The Advocate

The Advocate has been the definitive news source for America’s LGBT community since 1967. Every issue, The Advocate keeps you involved and informed on everything that’s important to you in LGBT news, politics, culture and entertainment. You’ll enjoy our intriguing interviews with important gay and lesbian newsmakers, plus you'll enrich your life with our regular coverage of gay travel, finance, fitness, and style. Now available with the cool convenience of digital delivery. Now expanded with exclusive video and slide show in every issue.

The Advocate

EDITOR’S LETTER

OH, BROTHER • The belief that someone with older male siblings is more likely to be gay or bisexual was recently bolstered by fresh data.

IMMOVABLE FEAST • Data shows that transgender adults face three times the rate of food insufficiency as cisgender adults.

NOT IN OUR TOWN • A Republican-led town in Pennsylvania has revoked an ordinance protecting its most vulnerable communities.

MILITARY MAKEUP • A lesbian Air National Guard member is taking action after she was told her career would suffer if she didn’t appear more feminine.

ROILING RAINBOW • A member of Pride Toronto accused the organization of being less than up front about its spending, leading to a review of its accounts.

A QUEER NOTE • The music industry is lacking when it comes to parity for LGBTQ+ artists — the Recording Academy is trying to change the station.

HOPE GLSENS • The youth-oriented LGBTQ+ organization’s new executive director aims to make schools “not only safe but liberated and supportive.”

SAY IT LOUDER • David Thomas recently served as an assistant principal in a Florida public school. The out educator details how his state’s proposed “don’t say gay” bill could damage children, terrify teachers, and smear LGBTQ+ families.

SAYING GOODBYE • Remembering those we’ve lost.

OVER THE RAINBOW • The incredible life of activist Arnie Kantrowitz served as a blueprint for countless young people.

ANTI-TRANS VIOLENCE CONTINUES • 2021 was the deadliest year yet for transgender Americans.

THE INQUISITIVE COOK • Andy Baraghani’s new cookbook aims to inspire curiosity about the world.

RACISM CLAIMS ROCK HRC • A lawsuit by fired former leader Alphonso David is the latest accusation of bigotry at the 42-year-old LGBTQ+ nonprofit.

TRANS ACTORS GO GLOBAL • Ann Thomas’s talent agency seeks to place trans actors in every TV show around the world.

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The Emily Effect • Emily Hampshire may have left Schitt’s Creek, but she’s bringing its progressive heart to the next stage of her career.

The Original • REMEMBERING JOHN SAM ALLEN’S POLITICAL ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE ADVOCATE.

Shooting Stars

THE YEAR OF LGBTQ+ CASTING • Long marginalized, LGBTQ+ actors are finally getting callbacks for a novel role: themselves.

MADEA GOES GAY • Out actor Brandon Black plays the first LGBTQ+ character in the history of Tyler Perry’s popular franchise.

RADIOLAB ALCHEMY • A queer white woman and a straight man of color mix science, history, mystery, and more as hosts of a public radio show.

QUEER JOY ON A HOMO SCHEDULE • Yellowjackets stars Liv Hewson and Jasmin Savoy Brown create a silly and safe LGBTQ+ podcast.

LIVING OUT LOUD • LZ Granderson’s wedding at ESPN was a turning point for the company.

MUNA SAVES THE WORLD • Is this band of three the next generation’s Coldplay of gays?

GLAM GOD • Nashville-based musician Jake Wesley Rogers leads listeners to love and a whole lot of queer history.

BEST BOOK YOU HAVEN’T READ • Louie Mandrapilias’s Eli’s Coming is waiting for a publisher.

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