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‘Forgetting the Many’ remembers WW2 hero Alan Turing and other gay men like him

The documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing examines Turing and other gay men convicted under the U.K.’s 1885 anti-homosexuality law. It opens for a one-week run in NYC on Dec. 6.

Alan Turing to Get Posthumous Pardon?

The gay mathematician who's credited with helping Allied forces win World War II may finally get a pardon for his 1952 conviction of 'gross indecency.'

Monopoly Board to Honor Gay Codebreaker Alan Turing

A special edition Monopoly board commemorates Alan Turing, the gay mathematician and codebreaker considered "the father of computer science."

Gay WWII Codebreaker Alan Turing to Be Face of £50 Note

A genius who helped the Allies defeat the Nazis, Turing was castrated by British officials for being gay. Now he's finally being celebrated.

Alan Turing Voted Greatest Icon of 20th Century on British TV

The gay codebreaker won the title after an American Idol-esque vote of finalists that included no women.  

Alan Turing Gets Royal Pardon 59 Years After Suicide

The man responsible for efforts to end World War II by breaking Nazi code will receive a royal pardon, years after he was chemically castrated and committed suicide

Scotland, Unlike England, Will Pardon Gay, Bi Men

As with Brexit, Scotland goes in a different direction from its southern sister.

U.K. Gay Sex 'Offenders' to Get Clean Slate

It comes too late for Oscar Wilde, but not for thousands convicted under now-repealed laws.

Alan Turing's Pardon Opens Door for 50,000 More

A prominent LGBT leaders wants apologies, or at least pardons, for the 50,000 men charged in Britain with criminal homosexuality.

U.K. Extends Pardons to All Convicted of Abolished Same-Sex Crimes

"It is only right that where offenses have been abolished, convictions for consensual activity between same-sex partners should be disregarded too."

Britain Unveils Banknote Honoring Gay Code-Breaker Alan Turing

The PS50 credits the man who helped win World War II.

Alan Turing's Personal Letters Reveal His Inner Turmoil

Newly released handwritten letters sent by Alan Turing after his conviction for 'gross indecency' reveal his candid thoughts about his sexuality.

Justin Trudeau's Apology Will Resonate Globally

The catharsis that comes from world leaders making amends for past abuses travels beyond borders. 

Is Will On ‘Stranger Things’ Coming Queer? Here’s What We Know

The stars and producers of the show tease a potential coming-out story for the hit Netflix series.

GLAAD Announces Best of Media (Including Us)

The nominees for the 2013 GLAAD Media Awards were announced this morning, including nominations for The Advocate for Outstanding Magazine, Outstanding Multimedia Digital Journalism, and Outstanding Digital Journalism Article.

Golden Globes Give Nods to Hollywood's LGBT Projects, Talents

Nominees, announced this morning, include Transparent, The Normal Heart, Pride, and The Imitation Game.

The 10 Queerest Moments in Comics of 2014

From dating mutants to Alan Turing's life story, here are the moments that made us sit up and take notice in the local comic book shop.

Hot Sheet for November 2 2012

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: A story about the boy next door, the pop return of Kylie Minogue, and lesbian-themed drama Kiss Me.

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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.

52 Straight People Who Nabbed Oscar Noms for LGBT Roles

Being an actor may be the only time playing LGBT pays off.