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GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony
GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.
November 15, 2023
Bryan Fischer Calls 'Modern Family' 'Poison'
In the past week, both the antigay pundit and the Modern Family actor have remarked on the cultural impact of the ABC show, though each had different terms for the effect.
March 29, 2014
Hilary Duff Wants You to Stop Saying 'That's So Gay'
"A mind is a terrible thing to waste." "Friends don't let friends drive drunk." "Only you can prevent forest fires." Since the 1940s the Ad Council has been impacting the culture with slogans like these. Now the venerable nonprofit organization is out to educate teens that antigay slang doesn't cut it anymore -- and to kick-start the effort, it's recruited Hilary Duff.
October 8, 2008
Quincy Jones and all the ways he made waves in queer music
The legendary music producer has died at 91.
November 5, 2024
How the 2024 Paris Olympics could become a force to reverse climate change
These three, small actions could make a huge difference for the environment.
July 25, 2024
Op-ed: When Right vs. Left Becomes Right vs. Wrong
Reformed Republican Jimmy LaSalvia is not forgiving the owners of the Out NYC Hotel, who recently hosted an event for Ted Cruz.
May 4, 2015
WATCH: 'Katie' to Explore Impact of Matthew Shepard's Death
Matthew's mother, Judy Shepard, and the theater artists behind The Laramie Project will be among Katie Couric's guests Tuesday.
January 22, 2013
Fewer Americans Say Being Gay Is a Sin
A poll by a Christian-oriented research firm shows a statistically significant drop in the percentage of respondents who say 'homosexual behavior' is sinful.
January 11, 2013
LGBTQ+ people ‘are not going anywhere’ says GLAAD CEO ahead of Emmy Awards honor
The advocacy group will be honored during Monday’s televised awards show.
January 15, 2024
Global Black Pride to Hold Its First In-Person Event in 2022
The organization has held two virtual Pride events so far, each bringing in millions of viewers.Â
November 18, 2021
The Advocate Triumphs at L.A. Press Club Awards
LGBT issues and reporters, led by The Advocate's entertainment editor, Jase Peeples, received a lot of love last weekend at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards.
November 24, 2014
Immigration, Trans Advocates Call for Trans-Inclusive Reform
A new study from the National Center for Transgender Equality highlights the imperative for immigration reform to consider the struggles faced by undocumented transgender people.
October 4, 2013
RuPaul: On Shifting Drag With The Times
The glamazon lets down her wig and Ru-views her feelings on the legacy of Drag Race, her sixth studio album, and ushering in a new generation of fierce queens.
February 24, 2014
Late Songwriter Allee Willis Explains How She Sold 60 Million Records
Before she died, the woman who adapted The Color Purple as a musical gave an interview about her unique creative process.
December 1, 2020
Are Most Gay Men Lonely?
The short answer is yes, writes our love and sex columnist, psychotherapist Adam D. Blum.
October 14, 2018
Editor's Letter February March 2013
The Advocate adapts, offers a greater depth of reporting, and makes a comeback on the newsstands.
January 7, 2013
Marching on Washington: 'A Continuation, Not a Commemoration'
It's more important than ever to stand with LGBTQ+ people and other marginlized groups, writes Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force.
August 26, 2023
Gentleman Jack May Get Third Season Despite HBO's Cancellation
HBO has canceled the lesbian drama Gentleman Jack, set in 19th-century England, but another season is possible elsewhere.
July 8, 2022