LGBTQ+ Pride Ball Transforms New York City Hall into a Vibrant Runway
New York City Hall became a vibrant stage for the first-ever Pride Ball, featuring ballroom performances and honoring LGBTQ+ advocates like Hari…
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Flesh-Eating Screwworm Fly Detected in Texas: What You Need to Know
The New World screwworm fly, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in Texas for the first time in over half a century,…
Adult Film Star Drake Von Faces Serious Charges After Las Vegas Arrest
Drake Von, the 23-year-old adult film star, was arrested in Las Vegas on June 2, 2026, facing serious charges. He claims it…
How Social Media Designs Are Stealing Your Attention and What You Can Do
Social media platforms have eliminated the natural pauses that once allowed users to disconnect. Find out how to fight back against the…
Exploring the Obama Presidential Center: History, Art, and Community
The Obama Presidential Center opens its doors on June 19, 2026, offering a blend of history, art, and community engagement in Chicago.
Exploring Queer Art and Culture at Albertz Benda’s I ❤️ LA Exhibition
Dive into the vibrant world of queer art at the I ❤️ LA exhibition, where contemporary artists explore themes of sexuality and…
Highlighting the Best of Pride Month with Queer Celebrities
Join us as we celebrate Pride Month by highlighting the latest and most inspiring moments from queer celebrities on Instagram.
Exploring Queer Discourse During Pride Month Through Zodiac Signs
Uncover how your zodiac sign could influence your stance on this year's Pride Month discussions and debates.
Unveiling the Attention Economy: How Social Media Platforms Exploit Your Focus
Social media platforms have evolved into sophisticated attention-harvesting machines. Learn how they exploit your focus and discover practical ways to reclaim your…
Remembering Dito van Reigersberg and the Martha Graham Cracker cabaret legacy
Dito van Reigersberg, creator of Martha Graham Cracker, transformed Philadelphia cabaret with towering theatricality and wide-ranging music; this piece traces his career,…
How a year of celibacy reshaped Melissa Febos’ life and what it can teach you
A teacher relocating across the country finds unexpected validation and practical guidance in Melissa Febos’ The Dry Season, discovering how deliberate abstention…
Inside the career of Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, managing editor and storyteller
A portrait of Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, a managing editor, fiction writer, and pop culture critic based in Orlando who balances editorial leadership…
Philadelphia loses Dito van Reigersberg, creator of Martha Graham Cracker cabaret
Dito van Reigersberg, the actor and cabaret artist who created Martha Graham Cracker, died June 1. His work with Pig Iron Theatre…
Elton John impact Awards honor LGBTQ+ trailblazers and allies
Elton John and David Furnish debut the Elton John Impact Awards, a podcast-driven initiative recognizing LGBTQ+ figures for visibility and activism while…
How pride and patriotism intersect during Pride Month
This piece reframes Pride Month as an act of patriotism, highlights the LGBTQ+ role in national history, and offers resources to learn…
Heated Rivalry dominates Canadian Screen Awards while Hudson Williams sparks headlines
Heated Rivalry claimed 16 awards at the Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Drama Series and Best Lead Performer for Hudson Williams, whose…
Why Cleve Jones is backing Marni von Wilpert for Congress
Cleve Jones draws on decades of activism to explain why Marni von Wilpert must be the nominee to protect healthcare, labor and…
Queer choruses and youth: how singing builds continuity and resilience
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC and its GenOUT Youth Chorus show how intergenerational singing communities offer safety, mentorship, and visible…
How a Washington chorus became a refuge for LGBTQ youth
A group of singers in Washington, D.C., who first gathered in 1981 created more than music: they built a space where queer…
Why season two of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder thrills yet underutilizes its queer character
Season two delivers a darker, faster-moving mystery with stronger production values, but its queer character receives less focus than in the first…
Madonna, survival and cultural resistance ahead of national celebrations
Madonna’s work has always blended provocation with authorship; this piece argues that her persistence, not scandal, is the true political act as…
Why A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season two thrills but underuses queer characters
the second season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder delivers suspense and tougher ethical choices for Pip while the show’s queer…
Why RuPaul keeps forgetting names and how fans have turned it into a running joke
RuPaul’s frequent name slips — from queens to collaborators — have become a playful motif within the Drag Race universe. this piece…
How to follow lgbtq+ news and back independent reporting by The Advocate
Stay connected to lgbtq+ developments and learn how a newsletter subscription and membership help sustain independent reporting by The Advocate and Equal…
Jon Lovett marries Ari Schwartz in Santa Barbara celebration
jon lovett and ari schwartz marked their marriage with a festive weekend in Santa Barbara attended by figures from politics and entertainment.…