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This queer author is teaching kids to be kind: 'There is nothing political about kindness'

Jackson Cooper tells The Advocate about his new book, A Kids Book About Kindness, and its universal message everyone needs to hear.

Why This Queer Man Hates 'A Star Is Born'

Is A Star Is Born a timeless love story, or a disturbing romanticization of addiction and codependency?

5 important takeaways from Kamala Harris's CNN town hall

At the Pennsylvania event, she emphasized Donald Trump's dictatorial ambitions and said she will focus on solving problems and lifting up the American people,

Anderson Cooper, Kathy Griffin Discuss Their No-Holds-Barred Relationship

Griffin reveals, among other things, that her sexual banter was never intended to out Cooper -- she just 'talked to him like a gay guy' because she knows so few straight men.

Black Trans Woman Kesha Webster Found Dead in Jackson, Miss.

More than 100 community members came out for a vigil Friday to honor the 24-year-old's life.

Black Trans Women Shot to Death in Georgia, Mississippi

Bianca "Muffin" Bankz of Atlanta was a formerly homeless woman rebuilding her life, and Dominique Jackson of Jackson, Miss., was a community leader. Both were just 30.

North Carolina Governor Signs Repeal of LGBT Protections

House Bill 2 rescinds all local LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination policies throughout the state.

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Angel Unique Is 34th Trans American to Die by Violence in 2020

She was shot to death at a motel in Memphis, Tenn.

Jackson City Council Denounces Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Law

“These are human beings whether you believe in what they believe in,” said one councilmember.

Glenda Jackson, Revered Actress, Politician, and LGBTQ+ Ally, Dead at 87

Jackson starred in groundbreaking gay-inclusive films such as Sunday Bloody Sunday and was elected to the U.K.'s Parliament.

Black Trans Woman Shahere ‘Diamond’ Jackson-McDonald Fatally Shot

Jackson-McDonald was found shot to death Thanksgiving Day in Philadelphia.

N.C., Miss. Cities to Offer Same-Sex Spousal Benefits

Winston-Salem becomes the first N.C. city to recognize same-sex marriage for employee benefits purposes, while Starkville, Miss., is the first in the state with domestic-partner benefits.

Recap: President Joe Biden gives State of the Union

Will Biden speak about the state of LGBTQ+ rights? Stay here to find out.

Mark Robinson, the disgraced anti-LGBTQ+ Republican, sees mass exit of staff following scandal

Robinson appears determined to stay in the race for North Carolina governor even after further disgusting comments by him were uncovered.

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The 25 Most Googled Gays

Nearly every week, pop train wreck Britney Spears appears at the top of every "Most Googled" celebrity list. But what about the most Googled LGBT celebs? Wanda, Ellen, Lindsay, and Rufus -- see where your faves wound up.