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Tom Holland’s Gay Sex Scene in 'The Crowded Room' Defended by Fans

A homophobic backlash ensued on social media with people using "#notmySpiderman" against Tom Holland.

Idaho School Board Meeting Erupts in Chaos Over LGBTQ-Inclusive Policy

Several residents of Caldwell, Idaho, said the policy would go against God's laws, and a state senator threatened board members with litigation.

The First Time Edie Windsor Cruised at a Lesbian Bar

The civil rights icon who helped defeat the Defense of Marriage Act gifts us with her posthumous memoir, A Wild and Precious Life, out today. Read a thrilling excerpt below.

Paper Trail: Signorile and Ratzinger

Sirius OutQ radio host Michelangelo Signorile's 1993 classic Queer in America includes a telling anecdote about Pope Benedict XVI, then known as Cardinal Ratzinger, the pope's point man on crushing gay rights.

Justin Tranter Was Punished in H.S. for Enduring Anti-LGBTQ Bullying

The out songwriter shared a disturbing story of harassment at a Spirit Day concert and fundraiser.

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

Local School Board OKs Pride Flag in Classroom

The school board agreed that LGBTQ+ Pride flags were not political statements.

North Carolina's Governor-Elect: It's 'Time to Repeal' Anti-LGBT Law

After weeks of a hotly contested recount that delayed results of the 2016 election, newly elected Democrat Roy Cooper thinks it's time for a fresh start.

KKK Spreads Antigay Leaflets After LGBT Protections Forum

Less than a week after opponents of a non-discrimination ordinance faced-off with supporters, Jacksonville, Fla. neighborhoods were targeted with hateful leaflets.

Va. School Board Protects Trans Students Over Hecklers' Objections

One of the nation's largest school districts, Fairfax County, has chosen 'equality' in the face of fierce and vocal opposition.

Op-ed: Walking My Dad Down the Aisle

A young woman recounts the day her dads tied the knot.

Pro Wrestler AC Mack Makes History as First Gay World Champion

After the win, Mack shared a moment with his partner, kissing him in the middle of the ring. 

Lucian Wintrich Claims He's Victim of Homophobic Assault at White House

The gay, alt-right writer's version of what happened hasn't been supported by witnesses.

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Organizing the '87 March, Sans Email

Without Facebook and Google, it was more difficult to organize the 1987 March on Washington than it is for this year's event. Something is lost in all the indirect communication, though.

She Who Must Not Be Named

Find out what happened when our parenting writer, Frank Lowe, was asked a very inappropriate question in front of his son.

How Jonathan Agassi Navigated the Perks, Perils of Gay Adult Film Life

Agassi chats with The Advocate about the upcoming documentary that chronicles his journey with drug use in the industry and his relationship with his mom. 

Indiana Trans Student Exposes Transphobic 'Predator' Lie

Why do people think transgender folks will be 'bathroom predators,' when simply using the bathroom is 'our worst nightmare,' asks Indiana trans teen Alexander Dean.