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22 gorgeous gay men from around the world to celebrate Elska's 9-year anniversary

For almost a decade, Elska Magazine has been showing us the fun, gay, and sexy side to some of the world's most underrated travel destinations.

Florida man who threatened judge over 'don't say gay' suit gets five-year sentence

Stephen Jay Thorn, a retired teacher, was incensed that the judge dismissed a challenge to the law and made light of bullying.

Here are 6 major companies that have turned away from DEI programs and caved to the far right

With the news about Ford Motor Co., it's clear that this is a trend — and it's being driven by right-wing extremists.

Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism kicks off Global Black Pride celebration in Atlanta

The organizers said they would not be deterred from other celebrations.

Dominican Republic's high court to review laws banning gay sex among police and armed forces

The Dominican Republic does not ban same-sex conduct by private individuals.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The state's highest court ruled that a parent's challenge to a policy protecting student privacy was invalid.

Inside the massive protest against Project 2025 and anti-trans laws coming to D.C. (exclusive)

A renowned organizer for the upcoming Gender Liberation March tells The Advocate how you can attend — and why you should.

A gay man was the only applicant for a town council seat. He lost anyway — because of his sexuality

An Ohio man was denied a position on his village's council despite being the only applicant, and the council president's reasoning was pretty blatant.

Baptist pastor says gay preachers 'should get a bullet in their brain'

Dillon Awes said two gay pastors and the church official who hosted them should "get the death penalty, not be preaching behind the pulpit.”

YouTube chef and son of Spanish actors convicted of murdering and dismembering surgeon in Thailand

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 30, will spend life in prison for the murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, whom he was reportedly romantically involved with.

Thirsty pics from last URGE Miami 2023

We’re here to affirm and elevate your URGE for stuffing this holiday season.

Coming out at work can lead to discrimination: Williams Institute

Companies need to do better at stopping anti-LGBTQ+ job discrimination — which the Supreme Court has ruled illegal, the think tank notes.

Health insurance company Aetna announces LGBTQ+ fertility coverage equality

The insurer is the first to level the playing field for prospective LGBTQ+ parents.

Lowe's Home Improvement abandons DEI after threats from fringe online extremists

Robby Starbuck continues to use his influence to make American workplaces worse.

Gay men prefer cities whereas lesbians prefer the country, census (finally) proves

The long-standing joke among the LGBTQ+ community finally has data behind it.

Appeals court bans Title IX rule in four more states

With the ruling, LGBTQ+ students are at risk of discrimination at school in the majority of states.

Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?

As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.

Florida is allowed to restrict transgender health care, appeals court rules

A lower court had ruled that the law should be permanently blocked, but this decision reverses that.

Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

Pope welcomed Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist to Rome

The pair discussed human rights violations and the country's draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act.