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Dawn Ennis

The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.

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Dawn Ennis

Star Trek has a black hole of queer love, but out actors hint at hope

Out actors Jess Bush, Melissa Navia, and Celia Rose Gooding on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds share their hopes for more LGBTQ+ representation and for a better future.

My Pride Flight With 250 Singing, Dancing, Drinking Gay Guys

A dozen lesbians, several drag queens, and at least one out trans woman joined the boys on a special flight from London to WorldPride.

Meet Kaia Naadira, the Nonbinary Activist Daughter of #MeToo's Founder

Artist and filmmaker Kaia Naadira got their activist fire from Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement.

'LGBTQ' Didn't Feel Right to This Actor, But 'Two-Spirit' Did

Ty Defoe, proudly embracing his Native queer identity, is making a name for himself on Broadway.

Inside the Fight for the Legacy of Marsha P. Johnson

Trans activist Reina Gossett accuses out filmmaker David France of stealing her work to make his film about the Stonewall icon. But there's more than scandal beneath the surface.

Dear Chelsea Manning: Please Don’t Do This

One trans woman to another: Your bid for the U.S. Senate is doomed to fail, even if you win.

These Trans Texans Aren't Afraid to Stand Up to Bullies and Bigots

Meet two women and a man who go out of their way to stand up for their community and fellow Texans.

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Dawn Ennis

Out actors Jess Bush, Melissa Navia, and Celia Rose Gooding on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds share their hopes for more LGBTQ+ representation and for a better future.

A dozen lesbians, several drag queens, and at least one out trans woman joined the boys on a special flight from London to WorldPride.

Artist and filmmaker Kaia Naadira got their activist fire from Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement.

Ty Defoe, proudly embracing his Native queer identity, is making a name for himself on Broadway.

Trans activist Reina Gossett accuses out filmmaker David France of stealing her work to make his film about the Stonewall icon. But there's more than scandal beneath the surface.

One trans woman to another: Your bid for the U.S. Senate is doomed to fail, even if you win.

Meet two women and a man who go out of their way to stand up for their community and fellow Texans.

"The hardest job I've Ever Loved."