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Bruce Vilanch dishes on staples of the 1970s, Paul Lynde, the Brady Bunch, Charo, and more

His new book, It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time, talks about his work on TV’s worst shows ever that are now cult classics.

Legendary Patricia Field's Next Act

After conquering fashion -- and helping turn Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda Priestly into cultural touchstones -- Patricia Field plots her next act.

Queer Power Couple Pen a New LGBT History Book for a Wider Audience

The founders of Ash+Chess introduce a younger generation to our history in a refreshing way. 

Trump Dragged After Tweeting ‘Paris Is Burning’

Maybe he's a secret fan of Pepper LaBeija?

Is 'gay' over?

A new generation of same-sex-loving youths are breaking down the old definitions and choosing to call themselves queer, questioning, open, fluid--anything but gay. Should we mourn the old word, and what will take its place?

This Trans Republican Thinks Trump's Military Ban Could Lead to Positive Change

Jennifer Williams, the first out trans delegate at the Republican National Convention, sees a silver lining in the president's ban on transgender military service.

Oklahoma official Ryan Walters institutes Christian indoctrination in public schools

He has mandated that all fifth- through 12th-grade students must study the Bible.

WATCH: Why Rachel Maddow Is Today's Edward R. Murrow

In explaining why the Supreme Court will weigh in on marriage equality, Maddow enlightens her audience as the iconic mid-century broadcaster did his.

6 Questions With the Original Goth Girl, Ally Sheedy

As The Breakfast Club returns to theaters after 30 years, the movie's breakout star, Ally Sheedy, spoke to us about the teen classic and how it gave her cred with her genderqueer daughter.

Op-ed: Intolerance Is Rotting the Big Apple

A recent attack on a trans woman in New York City is no anomaly, according to this writer.

40 heroes

We have a winner...and it's Ellen! Thousands of you ranked your top 40 favorites for our first Greatest Gay Heroes list. Controversial? Outrageous? Fascinating? All of the above.

Students Return to Florida Schools Now Under 'Don't Say Gay' Law

(CNN) Contentious laws went into effect in Florida during the summer recess that restrict how schools teach topics linked to race and sexual orientation.

12 LGBTQ+ Hollywood power players

In our latest print issue, we celebrate just some of the amazing LGBTQ+ talents who are taking over the entertainment industry.

The queer report

Robert Gant and Peter Paige say Queer as Folk has made them reassess their goals and values. In a candid conversation, they report on the show's evolution--and their own progress in bridging their inner butch and fem

Truly Social Networking

The organization that began as a separatist record-producing collective came to symbolize all that defined lesbianism. Then they set out to sea.

James Franco Gets Inspired by Cruising

With his new "homo-sex-art-film," the always intriguing actor teams with director Travis Mathews to pay homage to the controversial 1980 thriller.

On Grease's 40th Anniversary, Don't Forget the Gay Man Who Made It

Allan Carr, a producer of the camp classic, made a lasting mark on Tinseltown, as chronicled in the documentary The Fabulous Allan Carr.

Why Star Wars Still Gives This Gay Kid Hope

Advocate entertainment editor Jase Peeples reveals how Star Wars boosted his self-esteem as a gay kid and why The Force Awakens will do the same for a new generation. 

Oakland, Calif.

Exploring Jack London Square, a working seaport in the shadow of San Francisco.