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Republicans and Democrats Clash on Book Bans in Congressional Hearing

Republican House members and conservative groups contended that removing books from school libraries doesn't amount to banning them, while Democrats pushed back.

Pete Buttigieg once again leaves Republicans flustered by citing facts

The out gay transportation secretary explained facts to GOP lawmakers during a congressional hearing.

Out Sen. Shevrin Jones Breaks Down in Debate Over 'Don’t Say Gay' Bill

The Florida state senator discussed the hardships he faced coming out at 34 as he voiced opposition to the legislation. 

Trevor Project Scores Big With Cracked Xmas

California's passage of the same-sex marriage ban Proposition 8 was a recurring theme running through Cracked Xmas 11, the annual holiday fund-raiser for the teen help line the Trevor Project. Newly out comedian Wanda Sykes got a standing O, Anne Hathaway auctioned herself off for a night of drinking, and Fantasia stomped her way through the audience in song.

Seat Filler April

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene wraps up another season with visits to 20 shows, including The Normal Heart, Sister Act, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Wonderland, War Horse, High, and more.