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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of College Athlete in Antigay Harassment Case

Court documents describe a horrific and homophobic environment for the university freshman runner.

Then and Now, James Baldwin Is the Voice of The Resistance

The black and gay writer died 30 years ago. But a new documentary, I Am Not Your Negro, gifts his words on race and rebellion to a new generation of Americans.

Will Fox Punish Bill O'Reilly for Racist Revisionist History?

Bill O'Reilly put his foot in his mouth again while blasting Michelle Obama's convention speech, causing some to say he's defending slavery. 

Jitterbug!

Turns out that "vocal perfection" is not what text message voters are interested in on this week's American Idol.

Our queer year

African-American LGBTQ people pushed through 2005's culture wars with creative genius and collective strength. Here's a recap as we enter 2006.

These Are the Ultimate Guidebooks for LGBTQ+ Youth in 2019

This year was a peak year for books written for queer and trans kids.

Down the toilet

It's "I've Got a Secret" week on Idol. No secret, however, is the fact that the men continue to be completely awful and the women continue to be only sort of completely awful.

Pop a squat

An alternative-universe Jennifer Lopez guides the contestants toward the light on this week's American Idol. A bewildered Dave White translates...

Tell Your Mother: Performers Answer 10 Coming-Out Questions

Lance Bass, Jill Sobule, Dan Bucatinsky, and Nikki Levy celebrate National Coming Out Day by sharing their stories. 

11 Amazing Gifts for the Mother in Your Life

It's not too late to get your mom (or wife, aunt, grandmother, baby mama, or that favorite spinster professor from your college days) a kick-ass gift for that special day.

Our 18 Favorite Films at Outfest

This year's Outfest features more than 150 films. The Advocate has chosen 18 of our favorites.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"