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people holding signs and flags during a protest against the immigration raids conducted by ICE and Federal police in Los Angeles June 9th 2025

LGBTQ+ immigrants face 'most immediate risk' of ICE raids in Los Angeles

Over 1.25 million LGBTQ+ adult immigrants live in the U.S., with an estimated 10 percent living in Los Angeles County.

Gavin Newsom press conference January 2025

Gavin Newsom cut LGBTQ+ health funding. The CA legislature is set to restore $40 million

Newsom eliminated funds for health programs centered around LGBTQ+ youth, women, and transgender people last month.

Central Alabama Pride celebration 2024

Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South

Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.

Jonathan Joss as Chief Ken Hotate on 'Parks and Rec' (L); Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez's mug shot (R)

Hate crime or neighborhood feud? Everything we know so far about Jonathan Joss's killing

In the midst of a feud with his suspected killer, Joss dealt with the loss of his house and pets, financial hardships, and substance abuse.

Belgium Brussels 2024 pride parade

These are the top 10 European countries for LGBTQ+ rights and travel

ILGA-Europe's annual Rainbow Map highlights where it's safer to live and travel for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis dead at 88: Looking back on his LGBTQ+ rights legacy

In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

Smithsonian Institution Building in Washington DC Commonly known as The Castle

Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

Kabul Afghanistan women in burqas and men with traditional dress outside a mosque surrounded by white birds

From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

RIP illustration black owl rainbow tombstone Parks Library on the campus of Iowa State University

Iowa State students hold 'funeral' for LGBTQ+ center shut down by anti-DEI bill

A crowd of around 50 people donned in black gathered Wednesday to mourn the loss of the Center.

Chris Kluwe punter Minnesota Vikings watches from the sidelines in uniform during an NFL game 2012

Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

2018 JUNE 24 NEW YORK AntiPride protestor signs are seen above the crowd of participants and spectators at the NYC Pride March

What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.

Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot

The latest issue of The Advocate celebrates trans joy and resilience.

view through fence of Georgia State Capitol building rep esther panitch

Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

One emotional critic said the bill will be used as a "sword and not a shield" to attack othered groups.

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These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)

To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.