🤘🏽 Melissa Etheridge is queer rock mother

Plus, was Abe Lincoln gay? Happy Tuesday, 🤘🏽 Melissa Etheridge [continues to rock our worlds almost 40 years]( after her debut. For much of that time, the rocker has been out and proud. Since her rise, Etheridge has helped mentor a host of other queer musical acts and contributed to [LGBTQ]( visibility in the U.S. 🎵 “This is exactly what I hoped for when I came out, when I stepped out and said I was a big lesbian — that an artist can not only come out later after they’ve made it but can just come onto the scene and be gay from the get-go," she recently told The Advocate's Tracy E. Gilchrist. ⏳ Historians have long argued over whether Abraham Lincoln, revered as one of the greatest American presidents, had romantic, sexual relationships with men. A new documentary, Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln, comes squarely to the conclusion that he did. [Check out a clip from the new documentary here](. 🚚 The 2020 United States census has proven what many in the [LGBTQ+ community have long joked about](. The data reveals that gay men in couples are drawn towards major cities, typically on the coasts, whereas lesbian couples prefer living in small towns and rural settings. Onward and upward, Alex Cooper [Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music]( ['Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln]( [Gay men prefer cities whereas lesbians prefer the country, census (finally) proves]( [Former staffer accuses Florida Republican Fabian Basabe of sexually battering man at his Miami home]( [Watch Randy Rainbow take down 'shady' JD Vance in latest video]( [String of murders of gay men in Brazil, targeted through dating apps]( [Health insurance company Aetna announces LGBTQ+ fertility coverage equality]( [Coming out at work can lead to discrimination: Williams Institute]( [Did you know The Advocate is on Reddit?]( With the 2024 presidential election weeks away, we're keeping a close eye on political topics on this wide-reaching platform. [Follow our Reddit page]( for news highlights in the leading LGBTQ+ and politics-related subreddits and join the conversation. What else you should be reading: - [Chick-Fil-A is getting into the streaming biz, so have 10 shows we’d like to pitch them on]( (Pride) - [Adult star Papi Kocic teases his ultimate fantasy scene]( (Pride) - [Ben Platt reveals why he & Noah Galvin broke up early in their relationship]( (Out) - [Jeremy Allen White's new Calvin Klein campaign has the gays SALIVATING]( (Out) Do you know someone who would like to receive The Advocate newsletter? Share it with them! [Click to email a link to your friends]( Keep up with the latest LGBTQ+ news -- from politics to entertainment to opinions from queer voices. The Advocate is part of [equalpride]( a proudly LGBTQ-owned and operated media company that serves as a leading voice on equality with LGBTQ, women and people of color. Follow us [X]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 equalpride. All rights reserved. PO Box 241579, Los Angeles, CA 90024 [Privacy policy]( [Terms of use](