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Billy Porter Set to Play James Baldwin in Upcoming Film

Porter will also co-write the script about the activist and writer's life.

A senator faces off with Gen Q

A teen activist braves an antigay crowd at a Virginia town hall meeting with a conservative would-be presidential candidate, U.S. senator George Allen--and engages the senator in a debate on the Constitution and equality

What's Wrong With Exxon?

In 2012, and again in 2013, HRC gave Exxon Mobil a negative 25 out of 100 possible points on its annual Corporate Equality Index. Here's why.

Harvey Guillén Brings Killer Visibility to 'What We Do in the Shadows'

The queer Latinx actor discusses the new season of the FX vampire comedy, in which his character Guillermo fights with Haley Joel Osment and Van Helsing heritage.

Mama Gloria Allen Dies at 76: Listen to Her Last Known Interview

We spoke with the pioneering trans elder a month before her passing.

Arizona Trans Man Shot and Killed By Police in His Own Home

The killing of Kayden Clarke in Mesa, Arizona, is the second such fatality of a trans person in the U.S. this year.

Trinkets' Stars on Value of Queer and Nonbinary Visibility & Friends

Brianna Hildebrand and Quintessa Swindell are offering representation for LGBTQ+ teens on the Netflix series, now in its second season. 

80 glorious celeb pics from GLAAD, Frameline, and NewFest “Cheers, Queers” event at Sundance

Queer filmmakers gathered to discuss their work in an event sponsored by the groups.

Karine Jean-Pierre Says Biden Is Fully Engaged on Gun Control

The president is using his "bully pulpit" to persuade Congress to act, Jean-Pierre said in the wake of another mass shooting this weekend.

Forty Under 40: Business

David Lauterstein heads up an impressive list of out business professionals that includes Betty Young, Scott Gatz, and Chris Allen.

Pete Buttigieg Says It's ‘Almost Certain’ We've Had Gay Presidents

It's a statistical likelihood, Buttigieg said in a wide-ranging interview on Axios, in which he also denounced the current administration.

OKCupid Unveils New Options for Gender, Sexuality

The popular dating site will now allow a select group of users to choose from a wide range of new queer identifiers.

Shania Twain: I'm Inspired by Drag Queens and the Whole LGBTQ+ Community

The music icon talks to GLAAD about her support for LGBTQ+ people, plus her new album and tour.

Newark Catholic Leader: No Communion for LGBT Equality Supporters

Those who oppose church teaching shouldn't receive the sacraments, says Newark's archbishop.

Kennedy Center scrubs LGBTQ+ Pride concert after Donald Trump takeover

The show by the National Symphony Orchestra, “A Peacock Among Pigeons,” has been scrubbed from the entertainment venue’s website and ticketing system. It was scheduled for WorldPride this summer.

WorldPride organizers urge global unity amid calls to boycott U.S. LGBTQ+ celebration

"I want you to know that we are working tirelessly with agencies and advocates to ensure that you are able to safely and securely travel to and from the U.S.,” Capital Pride executive director Ryan Bos said

Samantha Allen Explores the Growing LGBTQ Population in Red States

The author discusses her book, Real Queer America, on the LGBTQ&A podcast.

A History of The Advocate's Earliest Political Cartoons

Some of graphic artist Sam Allen's socially astute comics date as far back as The Advocate's inception in 1967. 

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Vows to Veto Anti-Trans Legislation

Lawmakers are considering bills to ban gender-affirming care for youth and bar trans girls and women from female school sports teams.

GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.