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.

EDITOR’S LETTER

The Advocate

BIG LOVE • An author and journalist with dwarfism shows us the power of choosing love over hate, and the impact it has on our kids.

MONSTER AMONG US • Did this gay serial rapist ignite an LGBTQ “witch hunt” in Indonesia?

CRIME WAVES • Anti-LGBTQ attacks continue as we enter a new decade.

WHEN HARRY MET SAM • A queer rom-com for Valentine’s Day.

YEAR OF THE QUEER • An annual photo competition is bringing the works of LGBTQ artists out of the shadows.

10 THINGS TO GET YOU THROUGH SPRING

Sex and Candy • Forget the cards and flowers this Valentine’s Day and give your lover(s) something a little more sensual.

WOKE AND ZEN • After surviving childhood bullying, Justin Michael Williams now brings meditation to the people with his fun, fresh take.

MY GENDER ODYSSEY • Yes Virginia, you can be queer and nonbinary—and living with HIV.

HELLO, HALSEY • Grammy-nominated musician Halsey has broken the mold and new ground while raising bisexual and bipolar visibility. For The Advocate, she joins the pantheon of rock gods by embracing a few of the masculine music legends that have inspired her. But make no mistake, her skyrocketing success, which continues to smash records, is all hers to claim.

THE REINVENTION OF RYAN RUSSELL • After an NFL comeback and coming out as bisexual, what’s next for football-playing poet Ryan Russell?

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT • Ryan O’Callaghan opens up about being gay in the NFL, why he hid his sexual orientation, and how addiction saved his life.

THE 10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN 2020

Tokyo Time • Twelve hours in Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Tokyo’s gayborhood, for queer nightlife in the Japanese capital.

CLEAR SKIES • The world’s most heavenly spa is in Tokyo’s Mandarin Oriental.

WHERE TO STAY & PLAY

Move Over Princess • Sure, Wales has grand castles and stunning landscapes, but it’s quickly becoming a diverse outdoor adventurer’s paradise.

The Heart of Hard Rock • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has expanded several of its resorts and in the process made the chain especially queer-friendly.

I Left My Corazon in Cabo • Modern luxury meets the natural beauty and magic of Mexico with Blue Desert Cabo’s decadent beachfront properties.

Meet Me on the Bayou • Innovative Houston has a long-held tradition of welcoming immigrants and embracing new ideas.

Berlin’s Roaring Twenties • The German capital was swinging in the 1920s. A hundred years later, it’s nearly as fun.

WHY GET YOUR GUIDE FROM GETYOURGUIDE

Puerto Vallarta • Puerto Vallarta has secured itself as an LGBTQ getaway. For queer artists, the city is a welcoming oasis full of rich opportunities.

The Queer Capital • Fort Lauderdale is the most LGBTQ-friendly destination in Florida. And soon it plays host to World Pride 2020.

Editor’s Picks: 5 Best Travel Essentials

HOLA, Y’ALL! • Meet the talented Latina Southern belle playing an East L.A. lesbian on the new America Ferrera-produced Netflix series, Gentefied.

Just Dance • Lady Gaga’s choreographer continues to push the envelope while also taking on the artistic direction for teen phenomenon JoJo...