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

How My Best Friend (and Britney Spears) Saved Me More Than Once • Let me be clear: I am no one’s Gay Best Friend.

DRAG QUEENS, SUPERHEROES, AND VILLAINS… OH MY! • This Hawaiian artist reimagines your favorite LGBTQ+ icons.

THEIR IMPACT ENDURES • Saying goodbye to these LGBTQ+ activists, artists, and agitators.

BIG PROBLEMS IN PUERTO RICO

BLACK IS THE NEW LEADERSHIP • For the first time in history, three of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ organizations have Black executive directors.

OUT OFFICIALS AT THE PARTY • It’s not just Pete Buttigieg. The Biden administration has a plethora of LGBTQ+ appointees positioned to help reverse Trump’s harmful policies.

WOMEN OF THE YEAR • IN A YEAR OF REMARKABLE SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND PERSONAL CHANGE, WOMEN BROKE GROUND ON ALL FRONTS. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE GAME-CHANGERS.

KEHLANI IS ON CLOUD NINE • THE BISEXUAL MUSICIAN AND MOM IS ALREADY LIVING HER DREAMS IN 2021

HIGHER GROUND • BEFORE SHE TRANSITIONED, RENEE GAGNON WAS AT THE TOP OF THE MEDICAL CANNABIS WORLD. NOW SHE WANTS TO BRING AS MANY WOMEN AS SHE CAN BACK THERE.

3 AT WOMAN MAGIC • TV’S FIRST BLACK AND BISEXUAL SUPERHERO IS SENDING UP A SIGNAL FOR THOSE WHO SEE THEMSELVES IN HER.

PROM QUEEN • THE QUEER BREAKOUT STAR OF THE PROM IS USING HER PLATFORM TO HELP LGBTQ+ YOUTH.

talkin' about a revolution • Photographer Magnus Hastings uses his camera to capture the breadth of queer identity.

DA BRAT GOES PUBLIC • The rapper who rose to fame in the ’90s is feeling the love after announcing her relationship with Jesseca Dupart.

THE DETAILS ARE UNPRINTABLE • Three books delve into murder cases involving queer men — and show how police and media often fail the LGBTQ+ community.

Trans Actress Glows in Very Queer Pregnancy Comedy

Screen Queens • There’s a new spate of films featuring LGBTQ+ women to binge on.

STAGING A REVOLUTION • Peter Kim skewers Broadway’s racism and shatters stereotypes with Radha Blank in The 40-Year-Old Version.

Austin Evolving • The queer star of Call Your Mother and Booksmart is inspiring LGBTQ+ young folks.

7 QUEER ARTISTS TO TRANSPORT YOU • Here’s the soundtrack to your spring fling — whatever that may be.

Punky’s Perfect Family • Jasika Nicole talks playing Lauren, Cherie Johnson’s girlfriend and an “unofficial auntie” in a revival of the ‘80s sitcom.