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Groundbreaking Transgender Psychiatrist Jeanne Hoff Dead at 85

Hoff, who treated many LGBTQ+ patients, made a documentary about her own transition.

Controversial psychiatrist Charles Socarides dies at 83

Charles Socarides--a psychiatrist who came under heavy criticism for his belief that gay men and lesbians could be "treated" and turned straight--died Sunday in New York.

Why the Bailey controversy won't die soon

To focus on the overzealous response of some trans activists is to miss the bigger picture -- that transsexuals are fed up with non-trans "experts" claiming to know us better than we do

Seat Filler November 2011

Our man on the New York theater scene has alone time with Hugh Jackman, gets caught in a bad bromance with Jesse Eisenberg, worships Hunter Parrish, sobers up with Judith Light, and more.

Seat Filler: Best NYC Theater of 2011

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene counts down the top 10 LGBT-inclusive productions of the past year.

Seat Filler June 2010 The Advocates Guide to Theater

From Edie Falco as a butch ex-con to Reichen Lehmkuhl's underwear in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, your man on the New York theater scene takes in the greatest and gayest shows off-Broadway.

Gay Is Good: The Letters of Franklin Kameny

The activism of Frank Kameny is brought to vivid life by a new book of his forthright, forward-thinking letters, proving the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.

O'Malley: The Battle Is On In Maryland

The governor made a passionate plea for support in New York City and talked about the home stretch of his state's marriage equality campaign in an interview with The Advocate.

Breaking Prop 8 Overturned

Judge Vaughn Walker declared California's voter-approved ban on marriage equality unconstitutional in a forceful landmark ruling.