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How to respond to anti-LGBTQ+ attacks? Be 'f*cking gay,' urges Nasty Pig cofounder

"Do something -- anything -- that makes you feel powerful, the gay apparel brand CEO says.

Utah's Pride flag ban may tank its Sundance future

The new bill limits the types of flags that can be flown on government property.

Squirm alert: Dan Crenshaw can't handle his transgender military service flip-flops

CNN's Kaitlan Collins presented the lawmaker with his own words, and it was glorious.

Watch Trump, Vance squirm as bishop begs 'mercy' for LGBTQ+ people

"In the name of our god, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now," Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said to President Trump at the inaugural prayer service.

Out ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Lauren Boebert refunds $67k after boxer rejects anti-trans campaign

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Mile high low: Denver's only lesbian bar closing

Blush & Blu will have its last night of business on Saturday, owner Jody Bouffard recently announced. "The world has shifted and so have we."

Poppers panic: Gays react to crackdown with alarm and humor

"Not the bottoms storming the capital."

Trump is coming for your poppers

Several other companies seem to have followed suit.

Andy Cohen calls out Meghan McCain's 'previous ally-ship' after anti-trans post

The former View co-host shared a post about Payton McNabb, who speaks out against trans athletes.

Triggered Trump demands bishop apologize for 'nasty' sermon

He called Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon “nasty in tone," said she wasn’t good at her job, and claimed that “she and her church owe the public an apology.”

Trans Stonewall icon Miss Major launches fundraiser for nursing care

A social media post from the trans rights legend says she needs "a round the clock nurse to help her recover" after a hospitalization.

Breaking: SCOTUS rejects Trump's bid for delayed sentencing

The celebrity was infamously hit in the face with a pie at a press conference.

Chelsea Manning, Raquel Willis arrested at bathroom sit-in

About 15 activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol today while protesting Republicans' transgender bathroom ban with a sit-in.

It Gets Better crossword puzzle brings back Trump's banned words

The puzzle includes words like "transgender" and "activism" discouraged from use by the Trump administration.

Human Rights Campaign announces major restructure as LGBTQ+ organization faces new political reality

After dozens of layoffs, the LGBTQ+ civil rights organization will "reset" with fewer employees and a refocused mission says its president Kelley Robinson.

Women's basketball team boycotts game in support of trans player

The Vancouver Island University women's basketball team is taking a stand after one of its players was allegedly harassed for being transgender.

Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles—like a fake Black queer mom

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

Legal battle looms after Washington restaurant denies lesbian wedding

What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.

Day Trip Asheville LGBTQ+ nightclub before and after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane destroys Asheville LGBTQ+ bar open only 31 days

Small business owner Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about the "soul crushing" loss of his bar, Day Trip, and what he needs to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.