3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (570+ words) Baristas say removing Pride flags sends the wrong message and are organizing to bring them back. A logo is displayed outside a Philz Coffee location at the Embarcadero in San Francisco, Ca. My life isn't a "hot topic." Queer minister…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (682+ words) My life isn't a "hot topic." Queer minister Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal reflects on faith, dignity, and what happens when LGBTQ+ identity is treated as a debate. Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal reflects on faith, identity, and the harm of treating queer lives…...

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (1297+ words) The actors, who will be honored at Equality PAC's National Pride Gala, discuss politics with The Advocate. Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna attend Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15, 2026, in West Hollywood, California. Christopher Wiggins…...

21+ hour, 29+ min ago  (385+ words) Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution defining family as a man, a woman, and their children, a move critics say targets LGBTQ+ households. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee speaks during a get-out-the-vote event held in support of Republican congressional candidate Matt…...

1+ day, 16+ min ago  (742+ words) After announcing it would close, The Pearl received an outpouring of support to cover rent, payroll, and repairs. A lesbian bar in Denver announced that it was closing. Then the community raised thousands of dollars to save it. Christopher Wiggins…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (737+ words) A federal lawsuit challenges a school district's policy as federal Title IX protections for transgender students shift. Conservative parents in Wisconsin are suing a school district over its policy allowing transgender kids to use restrooms in line with their gender…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (827+ words) Advocates warn that it would make it easier to identify vulnerable people. Tennessee Republicans want to create a registry of transgender people, advocates warn. Christopher Wiggins is politics & news editor at The Advocate, where he leads national coverage at the…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1086+ words) Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, speaks at the National Action Network's annual convention on April 11, 2026, in New York City. Christopher Wiggins is politics & news editor at The Advocate, where he leads national coverage at the intersection of public policy, politics,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1065+ words) Advocates secured the permanent return of the Pride flag to the federally managed New York City landmark after removal ignited outrage. People watch as local politicians put up an LGBTQ+ Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after the Trump…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (391+ words) Opinion: American conservatives applauded and emulated the Hungarian prime minister's anti-liberalism playbook. His electoral ousting sends a message that the international political winds may be changing, writes Josh Ackley. Nationalist Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, on April…...