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Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? The origins & significance of the national holiday

First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, here's how and why Juneteenth became a federal holiday.

'​Project Runway' star shot and killed at No Kings protest​

The police reported that he was a "innocent bystander."

Protester stands up to National Guard: Trump 'laughs at you'

This protester stood up to National Guard troops deployed to quell the recent anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.

Cynthia Nixon calls out 'sanitization and corporatization' of Pride at Pride of Broadway event

This year's Pride of Broadway event honored Advocate cover star Cynthia Nixon.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' cast reads Republicans to filth

"Girl, get some lip filler, please!"

LGBTQ+ celebs read Republicans: 'Fix your mug. Fix your policies.'

"Come out of the closet and go shopping. You look terrible."

LGBTQ+ celebs stand up for trans equality: ​'Don't listen to these hateful losers'

These queer stars at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are reminding the community to stay strong and resilient.

See the Stonewall protests against trans erasure

The LGBTQ+ community is protesting against trans erasure in the streets of New York City.

Trans activist Sir Lady Java fought hate and won. So can we

Pose's Hailie Sahar honors the legacy of her "second mother," the legendary transgender entertainer Sir Lady Java.

Pattie Gonia shares 2024 election update on who she's voting for & why

The drag artist and activist spoke with Out and discussed the reasons behind her decision, saying: "Voting isn't a love letter, it's a chess move."

Queer Hollywood was glistening at GLSEN's Rise Up LA benefit

So many of our fave LGBTQ+ stars (and allies!) came together for a good cause!

An agent told 'Rustin' co-writer the film could 'never get made'—he did it anyway

Julian Breece delivered an inspiring speech on the power of visibility at the Los Angeles Equality Awards.

Andy Cohen is auctioning the iconic 'WWHL' rug—and it's all for LGBTQ+ charity! (exclusive)

Owning a piece of TV history AND helping out the LGBTQ+ community?! Say less!

Why do we expect female pop stars to be so political?

Why are some of pop culture's most beloved women expected to publicly take a stand on politics, but the same energy isn't expected from their male counterparts?

Sade's is dropping her first new song in years—and it's a tribute to her trans son

The singer-songwriter has long been supportive of her trans son, Izaak.

Former students share why Tim Walz being an ally to LGBTQ+ teens in the '90s meant so much

Kamala Harris' running mate has devoted his career to standing up for the queer community, and it all started when he was a high school social studies teacher.

The 'Fellow Travelers' studs are reminding us (again) to be good boys & drink our milk

Jonathan Bailey's The Shameless Fund org is teaming up with Loewe again to drop a sexy tee for a good cause!

15 singers who waved Pride flags on stage

Between vocal allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community, Pride flags have often been waved on stage — and our hearts swell every time it happens!

5 slurs that are being reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community

Do you think these slurs should be reclaimed?