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Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment

Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.

Bold Type's Melora Hardin on Tackling Ageism & Not Being a Victim

The actress, who plays the editor in chief of a Cosmo-like magazine on the series, tells The Advocate that ageism goes both ways and everyone can learn from it. 

The Age-old Question

How to stay young in Hollywood? Become a lesbian.

Two Men Have a Psychosexual Encounter in New Short Film

The short film His Hands offers an unnerving and erotic experience. 

'Will & Grace' Shows Women, Gay Men Trying to Age With Grace

Another benefit of the reboot is the opportunity to show women and gay men dealing with growing older.

Rue McClanahan

Good things come to those who wait.

Michael Che Doubles Down on Anti-LGBTQ Jokes in Prison Shower Sex Bit

Rather than apologize for an anti-trans joke he made last week, Saturday Night Live'sChe used the devastating California fires to segue into a gay prison shower joke. 

Madonna Blasts Ageism, Compares it to Homophobia

The singer questions why attacking women for their age is accepted.

Sam Pancake's Plea to 'Respect Gay Elders' Is a Cry From the Heart

Pancake spoke of the toll of HIV and AIDS on gay men his age before launching into an impassioned plea about ageism in the gay community. 

How One Gay App Is Fighting Racist Body-Shamers

The cofounders of Chappy saw a disturbing trend in hookup and dating apps -- now they're requiring their users to take a nondiscriminatory pledge.

Op-ed: Pride Isn't Only for the Young and Cute

Imani Woody, the founder of an elder housing development in Washington, D.C., commends her city's Black Pride for finally including older LGBT people in its programming. But more must be done, she says.

Rush Limbaugh Show Asks: Is Buttigieg Gay? Claims He Looks 'Non-Gay'

Buttigieg doesn't have the gay look, says right-wing talker Mark Steyn, hypocritically bashing Democrats for lack of diversity.

'A Star Is Born' Billboard Has Become a Gay Lady Gaga Meme

The Ally billboard is the newest gift Mother Monster has bestowed on the LGBTQ community.

Meredith Baxter on Hollywood's Effect on Homophobia

The actress speaks candidly about ageism in Hollywood and the positive effect LGBT visibility in entertainment is having on real life.

Hollywood's Ageism and Homophobia Almost Killed 'Silver Foxes'

The creators of the Golden Girls-inspired show about LGBT seniors encountered a few hurdles. Here's their story.

Last Words With RuPaul's Drag Race's Tempest DuJour

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's Tempest DuJour after he sashayed away.

Op-ed: Hot Boys Versus Distinguished Gentlemen

Fascination and preoccupation with youth can sometimes prevent us from seeing older men as people who are still capable of enjoying sexual experiences.

Why a White-Led LGBTQ+ Org and a POC-Led Queer Group Are Teaming Up

SAGE and GRIOT Circle are pooling resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ seniors -- the heads of both groups explain why more queer organizations should follow suit.