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For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time

These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.

10 films showcasing the greatness of bi Hollywood icon Montgomery Clift

The bisexual actor was one of the best and most beautiful of mid-20th-century Hollywood.

Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books

Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.

Gore Vidal in The Advocate

The Advocate's cover story for October 31, 1995

Gore Vidal Dies

Gore Vidal, the author and playwright who was considered one of the intellectual giants of the second half of the 20th century, has died at 86.

Op-ed: Gore Vidal's Lasting Legacy

The director of a documentary about gay literary icon Gore Vidal says the author's legacy has inspired others, whether they know it or not.

Gore Vidal's Defense of Ben-Hur's Gay Subtext

After the celebrated writer divulged that he infused a gay subtext into Ben-Hur, he and the film's star, Charlton Heston, duked it out in print.

Ben-Hur's Gay Subtext Is Needed Now More Than Ever

Gore Vidal -- and GLAAD -- would not be pleased by reports that the remake of the 1959 classic has been de-gayed.

Zachary Quinto Steps Into the Shoes of a Larger Than Life Gay Icon

In his London stage debut, The Boys in the Band star will portray firebrand thinker Gore Vidal.

Hot Sheet: May 30, 2014

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include Dolly Parton, Gore Vidal, Dustin Lance Black, and Maleficent, which features Brenton Thwaites as Prince Phillip.

Editor's Letter: Losing Two Great Gay Voices

The end of summer marks the passing of two great gay, literary voices.

'Ben-Hur' Is Courting Christians, Definitely Not Gays

The film's pursuit of religious viewers raises questions about its removal of gay subtext.

The Gay Films of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival

This year's crop of movies screening at the Tribeca Film Festival feature several new gay films that should not be missed.