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Sen. Alan Simpson was way ahead of his party when it came to LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality

Opinion: The much beloved former Senator thought it was hypocritical of Republicans to fiddle around with social issues, writes John Casey.

McCain: Gay troops pose 'intolerable risk'

Gay troops pose "an intolerable risk" to national security, U.S. senator and Republican presidential hopeful John McCain wrote last month to a gay rights group seeking to change his position on "don't ask, don't tell."

Snubs and Surprises Among the 2013 Oscar Nominations

Lincoln leads the pack of nominees for the 85th annual Academy Awards.

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13 LGBT Heroes Who Need Their Own Hollywood Biopic

Harvey Milk, Mark Bingham, and Alan Turing all had great films made about their lives. Here's who should be next.

Former Senator Makes the Republican Case for Marriage

Former U.S. senator Alan Simpson says everyone deserves the freedom to marry.

Liz Cheney Withdraws From Senate Race

Citing 'serious health issues' within her family, Liz Cheney has announced that she has abandoned her U.S. Senate campaign in Wyoming.

More from Maher to his Big Gay Following

In his BGF interview with The Advocate's Adam B. Vary, comedian Bill Maher was really on a roll. Witness these outrageous outtakes from the host of Real Time With Bill Maher, now in its third season on HBO

Hot Sheet October for 18, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: From Carrie's mom to Sean Paul Lockhart's (Brent Corrigan) mother in Truth -- they can drive you to murder.

#EmmysSoDiverse: LGBT Twitter and Allies React to Inclusive Awards

The Emmy Awards had numerous wins for LGBT folks and people of color. Here are the highlights in a Twitter roundup.

Hot Sheet for July 26, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: From dirty laundry to sadistic servants.

Gerald Ford supported gays and the end of sodomy laws

In a 2003 letter obtained exclusively by The Advocate, the late president Gerald Ford (pictured) wrote to his friend and colleague Charles Francis that he supported the pro-gay side in the Texas case that ultimately led the U.S. Supreme Court to abolish sodomy laws nationwide.

Big-Name Republicans File SCOTUS Brief Against Anti-LGBTQ Bias

From left: Ken Mehlman, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Meg Whitman are among the signatories to a brief filed with the Supreme Court.

Reasons to Have Pride in 2012 Part 2

Straight guys are joining our fight and we're texting Hillary. Here's 18 more Reasons to Have Pride.

Victor Garber on Conquering Broadway, Film, and Now The Simpsons

The out actor makes his debut on The Simpsons this Sunday.

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.