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Drive-Away Dolls’ stars on their 'very gay' love letter to ’90s lesbians and bars

The stars of Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s Drive-Away Dolls, Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan, spoke with The Advocate about researching queer history, lesbian bars, and nostalgia for the 1990s.

I Can See Clearly Now

This week, as Reese regains her sight on All My Children, actress Tamara Braun speaks frankly about daytime's first same-sex wedding and the subsequent fallout from diehard fans of Rianca.

Two Black Trans Boys, Two N.Y. Families, and Boundless Love

Penel Ghartey, 7, and Q Daily, 9, were both featured in magazines this week, supported by their trans-affirming parents and schools.

Remembering the History of the UpStairs Lounge

The creator of a new musical about New Orleans's UpStairs Lounge fire says gay tragedies too easily fade from our collective memory.

Mitchell Anderson's Second Run

Party of Five's Mitchell Anderson left Hollywood for love, settling down with his longtime partner in Atlanta. Now the acting bug is calling him back to the stage in a local production, Octopus, where he plays a gay man looking to spice up his relationship.

Parents and Kids Shout 'Go Back to Mexico' at Elementary School Robotics Team

Kids on an elementary school robotics team in Indiana faced racist insults from competitors' and their parents at a competition. 

Happy. Gay. American

When Jim McGreevey came out--and announced he'd resign as New Jersey governor--it was the end of a long, painful story of lies and secret liaisons, which he details in a new book. His new story: settled, partnered, happy.

Man Bullied for Being Open About Trans Relationship Dies by Suicide

A video went viral of Maurice Willoughby being confronted in the streets about his relationship with a trans woman.

The Ties That Bind

As the World Turns 's Van Hansis (Luke) and Paolo Seganti (Damian) play daytime's estranged father and gay son. Now they are learning to trust and accept each other. But will it last?

Michigan TV Station Fires Four After Pride Coverage Controversy

An internal memo was circulated at the station calling for reduced coverage of Pride month events.

Op-ed: When It's More Than a Flag, It's a Feeling

What happens when you stand on a busy street corner and wave a rainbow flag?

WATCH: 'Ex-Gay' Subject of James Franco's Film Grateful

Michael Glatze, played by Franco in I Am Michael, is happy to see his story on screen. But what's the film's stance on praying away the gay?

The Thing About Harry Reclaims Rom-Coms for LGBTQs Who Never Felt Seen

Writer and director Peter Paige and stars Jake Borelli and Niko Terho chat with The Advocate about giving people a same-sex love story with a happy ending. 

On Being Gay and Trans in a Hip-Hop World

Gay and Transgender in a Hip-Hop World: Toni Newman and Terrance Dean

Authors on Gay Boys in Sports

Two female first-time authors tackle teenage sexuality among gay boys on and off the playing field in Fair Catch and Andy Squared.

Gay and Lesbian Critics Group Announces Award Nominations

The awards honor films and TV shows of both general and LGBT-specific interest and include categories for the year's campiest entertainment.

Molly Shannon Re-Gays Emily Dickinson in 'Wild Nights'

The Wild Nights With Emily actress talks portraying the late poet as an "LGBTQ hero" and relating to her struggles with sexism.