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Watch Brandi Carlile perform new song 'That’s Why We Love Nature' on 'Sesame Street'

Brandi Carlile and Sesame Street is an unexpectedly perfect combination.

Why Do Hot Guys Make Me Feel Insecure?

Our love and sex columnist dives into those complicated feelings that intense beauty can stir up.

Gay Ghosting Is an Epidemic

Ever met a guy online just to have him disappear without a trace? This writer says too many gay and bi men take the easy way out and simply "ghost."

Ask Adam: Is It OK for Men to Be Needy?

Our love and sex columnist advises that dependency can be a good thing, in response to a reader who is anxious about his open relationship.

Read a Ugandan Trans Woman's Courageous Letter to Parliament

The woman asked her members of Parliament to reject the so-called "kill the gays" bill.

Hillary: Up close and personal

In an exclusive interview, the first lady and Senate candidate talks in-depth for the first time about gay issues

George Michael: All the Way Out

In his first-ever exclusive interview with the gay press, one of music's most elusive artists tells all at last.

Brandy Clark, Kelly Clarkson Perform ‘Dear Insecurity’ With Stunning Harmonies

Following a performance of out musician Brandy Clark’s duet on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson called her “the greatest songwriter of our generation.”

Gay People Have Been Taught to Be People-Pleasing Push-Overs

Our love and sex columnist offers advice on how to start making yourself priority number one.

Gay Men Seem So Busy and Stressed, Why Aren't Straight Men?

There may be a reason so many queer men cannot sit still for long, says our advice columnist, Adam Blum.

7 Things to Do When Traveling While Trans

Our news editor has crisscrossed the country on planes, trains, and automobiles as an out transgender woman, and she's learned a few things along the way. 

This Year’s Salem Horror Fest Is So Queer It’s Scary

Festival director Kay Lynch opens up about why horror is so cathartic for LGBTQ+ audiences and how transitioning has made this her most meaningful event yet.

OpEd AIDS LifeCyclers Tell it Like It Is

Four riders share their personal experiences and photos from this year's AIDS/LifeCycle.

Brandy Clark Reclaims Her Power in ‘Dear Insecurity’ Video

Out country singer-songwriter Brandy Clark’s new video features Brandi Carlile on vocals and a story of various people standing up to self-doubt.

21 must-see Brandi Carlile collabs that will change your life

Brandi Carlile is a musician's musician, and these collaborations prove just how much she's admired across the industry. Check them out here and be changed for the better.

Rewriting history

This month our career advice columnist helps a store manager move onto another career and helps a gay couple navigate the world of gay expo events

Kevin Conroy, Gay Actor & Longtime Voice of Batman, Dies at 66

Conroy's voice work in the role is the basis for every iteration of Batman popular culture has seen since.

A Letter to My Future Boyfriend

This writer has a few words for his eventual partner, whoever he may be. 

Stop Picking on Robert

How to stay on Project Runway: Be nuts.
How to get kicked off: Be nice.
How to stick it to an enemy: Design a gross dress for her mom.