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West Virginia Republicans want to prosecute 'pedophile librarians' over 'obscene' material

Not sure what constitutes "obscene matter?" Neither are the West Virginia Republicans who wrote a new bill seeking to prosecute educators for spreading it.

Los Angeles Film Festival Director Resigns Over Prop. 8

Film Independent announced Tuesday that it had accepted Richard Raddon's resignation as director of the Los Angeles Film Festival, a title he has held since 2000. On November 14, blogger David Poland reported on his Hot Blog, hosted by Movie City News, that Raddon had personally donated $1,500 to the Yes on 8 campaign, which sparked some controversy.

Yes, Playboy Supports Emerging and LGBTQ+ Artists

Playboy is launching a new NFT grant exhibition series that gives emerging and underrepresented digital artists new opportunities.

Eric Himan’s Battle Cry

Striking, gay, tattooed pop-rocker Eric Himan has amassed a loyal following at his club dates across the country. But it's his activist lyrics and take no prisoners attitude that has gay service men, the trans community and practically everyone who ever longed for a musician to empathize with their feelings that has fans lining up around the block.

Last Words With Drag Race's Miss Fame

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's Miss Fame after she sashayed away.

Hot Sheet: October 24, 2014

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the fastest man alive, Annie Lennox, the secret life of go-go boys, and Bette Midler's moving tribute to TLC.

My Future in Film

Jeremy Podeswa is known for his work on projects that deal heavily with issues of sexuality like Six Feet Under, Queer as Folk, and Nip/Tuck. But with his latest film, Fugitive Pieces, which is about the Holocaust, he looks past identity politics and hopes to redefine what it means to be a queer director.

Trans Artist Cassils’ Latest Project: Canning Sh*t From Andy Warhol

Their $HT Coin series speaks to racial and gender inequality in the art world.

Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban

The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing.

Florida's Anti-Drag Bill Could Land 'Rocky Horror' Screenings in Hot Patootie

Live productions of Chicago and Hair could also be affected under the proposed legislation.

Wife of Florida Anti-Drag Lawmaker to Host ‘Sultry’ Performance Event for Nonprofit

Images of the event show women in revealing costumes — something that could be illegal under Florida state Rep. Randy Fine's proposed bill.

EXCLUSIVE: Annie Lennox: 'Nostalgia' Preview

Annie Lennox takes fans behind the scenes for a preview of her new album Nostalgia in this exclusive trailer.

Artist Sues Ellen DeGeneres and Walmart Over 'Love' Clothing Design

Julian Rivera claims his design was stolen.

WATCH: Rapper 5ive Star's New Video Features Gays and Lesbians

The rapper calls on listeners and viewers to be themselves.

Father seeks $20k in damages for lesbian book in library

A Bentonville, Ark., father of two teenage boys wants $20,000 from the city after his sons found a book on lesbian sex on a public library bookshelf.

Florida Politician Supports Eradication of LGBTQ+ Community

“Damn right, we ought to do it!” he declared.

Sally Field Drags Delta for Yanking Ads from Trumpian Julius Caesar

But the airline had no problem sponsoring a production that depicted President Obama as Caesar. 

Alliance Defending Freedom’s Legal Journey Against LGBTQ+ Rights & Anti-Discrimination Laws: Report

Supreme Court-backed case of a Colorado web designer, aided by Alliance Defending Freedom, ignited fervent LGBTQ+ rights debate, spotlighting a larger quest to dismantle anti-discrimination laws.

More Than Porn: Tumblr Affirmed Trans Youths' Identities

The newly-denuded website offered a platform for gender-nonconforming people to discuss and admire bodies.