The Advocate has won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage. The award was announced Thursday afternoon on Twitter. “At a time when coverage of LGBTQ issues is declining, LGBTQ media remains critical in amplifying the voices and stories of those within the LGBTQ community,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “The Advocate is a glowing example of how media can be used as a driving force to amplify diverse LGBTQ voices, accelerate acceptance for LGBTQ people, and hold those in power accountable.