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Ron DeSantis cheers as University of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ president fires all diversity staff

A memo to employees cited a new regulation for the Board of Governors, a DeSantis-controlled board setting policies for the State University System.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Ben Sasse Is University of Florida's New President

The University of Florida's Board of Trustees approved his presidency unanimously despite a faculty vote of no-confidence.

‘No Confidence’ in Anti-LGBTQ+ Senator Ben Sasse, UF Faculty Says

Sasse, a Republican senator from Nebraska, is under consideration to become the University of Florida's next president. 

As GOP Fragments, Sen. Ben Sasse Slams 'Weird Worship' of Trump

"Personality cults aren't conservative," says the senator from Nebraska, who's under threat of censure for criticizing Donald Trump.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Ben Sasse Met With Protests Over Fla. University Job

Sasse, of Nebraska, has been recommended to serve as president of the University of Florida. However, students aren't impressed.

Bill Maher Causes Uproar for Saying the N Word

HBO deemed the remarks "inexcusable," and activists are calling for the talk show host to be fired.

'Duck Dynasty' Star to Speak at Republican Leadership Conference

Phil Robertson, the reality TV star whose racist and homophobic comments ignited a firestorm of controversy in December, has been chosen to address the 2014 Republican Leadership Conference.

Al Franken Out for Bill Maher Show After 'N' Word Incident

And now Maher also says he's open to having Milo Yiannopoulos on Real Time again.

These 18 Republicans Urged Trump to Discriminate Against LGBTs

Will the president sign an executive order legalizing bias? The senators hope so.

LGBTQ+, Other Civil Rights Groups Enraged by Trump Acquittal

Only seven Republican senators joined Democrats and independents in voting to convict, so the vote fell short of the required two-thirds majority.

Trans Coffee Shop Worker Fired for Calling Out Right-Wing Customer

The customer, Marilyn Synek (pictured), says the worker at the Lincoln, Neb., business called her "bigoted trash."

On Neil Gorsuch's Trump Critique, President Blames Messenger

Trump accuses Sen. Richard Blumenthal of misrepresenting the Supreme Court nominee's concerns.

Reading the Far Right: Defending Comey's Canning, Hating on Handmaids

Right-wingers are also lamenting the withdrawal of anti-LGBT Army secretary nominee Mark Green.

The Trailer for 'Queer Eye' Season 7 Has Arrived

The season premieres May 12 on Netflix.

Archuleta Idol

We're only a week or so away from not having to watch this show three nights a week. Get excited.

The Daughtry That Won

David is your new American Idol champ. The older, more poised, less-freaked-out, lite-rock David, that is. Now, read how...

Hot Sheet: January 16, 2015

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include Madonna, Whitney, Oscar nominee Julianne Moore in Still Alice, and James Franco and Zachary Quinto making out at the Sundance Film Festival.

19 Shows LGBT Viewers Can't Miss This Fall

The Advocate staff picks our favorite inclusive shows that make up fall 2014’s must-see LGBT TV.

WATCH: The Films of NewFest 2014

New York's premier LGBT film festival showcases a diverse and compelling collection of narratives, documentaries, shorts, and parties.

The Advocate's 27 Favorite Films of Outfest 2014

This year's Outfest features more than 150 films. The Advocate has chosen 27 of our favorites.