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Jonathan Groff thought coming out would make fame 'impossible.' Here's why he did anyway

The Broadway veteran thinks that "everyone that was closeted at some point" can relate to his latest role in Merrily We Roll Along.

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U.S. House Members Form First Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus

U.S. representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) announced today the formation of the LGBT Equality Caucus. The 52-member bipartisan group, which includes two Republicans, marks the nation's first congressional caucus with the express purpose of advancing equal rights for LGBT people, repealing discriminatory laws and educating lawmakers on gay issues. Baldwin and Frank, both openly gay, cochair the caucus.

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Jonathan Groff thought coming out would make fame 'impossible.' Here's why he did anyway

The Broadway veteran thinks that "everyone that was closeted at some point" can relate to his latest role in Merrily We Roll Along.

Shepard Bill Reception Proves Emotional

President Barack Obama told about 300 civil rights leaders that the day was a milestone.

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.

Judy Shepard, Nancy Pelosi, and queer scientist Jane Rigby among Medal of Freedom honorees

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.

Pulse Needs to Become a Museum, Not Rubble

Some are calling for the nightclub -- site of one of our community's worst tragedies -- to be torn down. Sara Grossman, who lost her best friend there, says that's not the answer.

Rationalizing Paul Ryan

The potential vice president has an ugly history with LGBT issues, but some say he's young enough to change course.

The Pinking of Capitol Hill

The formation of an LGBT affinity group at the SEC and an LGBT congressional caucus presage a warmer atmosphere for gays in Washington.

Shepard Smith Shocks Fox Viewers by Debunking 'Hillary Uranium Scandal'

The out anchor once again deviates from the Fox News party line.

Pioneering Gay Playwright Robert Patrick Dies at 85

Patrick's The Haunted Host was one of the first plays with an admirable gay protagonist.

U.S. House Members Form First Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus

The March is On

Scandalous Photos of Rep. Bono Mack Surface

QA with Rep. Tammy Baldwin

As President-elect Barack Obama transitions to power, out U.S. representative Tammy Baldwin shares her insights on how LGBT issues played out in the election and what our community can expect in 2009 from Congress and the new administration.

Part 5 Our Hall of Fame

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, this is the final installment before a celebration Thursday in Los Angeles.

Monday January 25 Federal Prop 8 Recap

Next Generation of Activists Steps Out

Lautenberg to Introduce College Anti-Harassment Bill

Top 5 Foot in Mouth Moments of the Year

Joe Solmonese Leaving HRC in Early 2012

The Running Mate

When Barack Obama tapped Delaware senator Joseph Biden to be his vice president, he made a good move for gay rights.

Why I’m Marching

COMMENTARY: At first he thought the march on Washington planned for October was ill-timed and ill-advised, but Michelangelo Signorile now says there couldn't be a better time to take to the National Mall en masse.

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The Broadway veteran thinks that "everyone that was closeted at some point" can relate to his latest role in Merrily We Roll Along.

President Barack Obama told about 300 civil rights leaders that the day was a milestone.

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.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.

Some are calling for the nightclub -- site of one of our community's worst tragedies -- to be torn down. Sara Grossman, who lost her best friend there, says that's not the answer.

The potential vice president has an ugly history with LGBT issues, but some say he's young enough to change course.

The formation of an LGBT affinity group at the SEC and an LGBT congressional caucus presage a warmer atmosphere for gays in Washington.

The out anchor once again deviates from the Fox News party line.

Patrick's The Haunted Host was one of the first plays with an admirable gay protagonist.

As President-elect Barack Obama transitions to power, out U.S. representative Tammy Baldwin shares her insights on how LGBT issues played out in the election and what our community can expect in 2009 from Congress and the new administration.

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, this is the final installment before a celebration Thursday in Los Angeles.

When Barack Obama tapped Delaware senator Joseph Biden to be his vice president, he made a good move for gay rights.

COMMENTARY: At first he thought the march on Washington planned for October was ill-timed and ill-advised, but Michelangelo Signorile now says there couldn't be a better time to take to the National Mall en masse.