GLAAD responds as WWE chooses not to renew lesbian wrestler Sonya Deville’s contract
The news comes as the sport transitions to broadcast through Netflix.
February 10, 2025
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Taylor Frey & Kyle Dean Massey's new 'spicy' gay holiday movie
Christmas comes prematurely as the actors bring authentic LGBTQ+ representation to the screen.
October 4, 2024
Democratic National Convention will be a celebration of diversity in Chicago, say queer staff
The convention will be a demonstration of all sorts of diversity, organizers say.
June 25, 2024
Here are the LGBTQ+ candidates to watch on Super Tuesday
LGBTQ+ candidates are running to make history in California, Texas, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
March 5, 2024
Watch the 10 LGBTQ-inclusive Super Bowl ads everybody’s talking about
While this year saw more LGBTQ-inclusive ads than last year, much of the community was underrepresented in the year’s biggest advertising television event.
February 12, 2024
Newark Street Renamed to Honor Sakia Gunn, Lesbian Teen Killed in Hate Crime
Gunn was stabbed to death in 2003 after telling a man who was harassing her that she was a lesbian.
October 31, 2023
Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?
Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.
July 21, 2023
The Smithsonian erased more than a queer Cuban artist's AIDS artwork
By omitting the tragic story behind Felix González-Torres "Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.), the National Portrait Gallery is setting a perilous precedent, warns art scholar Ignacio Darnaude.
January 29, 2025
Assistant AG Carlos Uriarte is the gay Latine powerhouse shaping the DOJ’s relationship with Congress
The assistant attorney general for legislative affairs navigates the intersection of civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and public service.
September 27, 2024
Inside the undiscovered queer life of U.S. hockey’s first superstar, Hobey Baker
The executive producer of a new ESPN podcast about Baker talks to The Advocate about this remarkable athlete, and how the NHL may want his story to go away.
June 24, 2024
Too many LGBTQ+ TV characters disappeared this year because their series was canceled: report
There were only 468 LGBTQ+ characters in the 2023-2024 television season, and a significant chunk of them won't be returning.
April 30, 2024
Two LGBTQ+ women may soon be confirmed as lifetime judges: 'It's crucial right now'
If Judges Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose are confirmed to the federal bench, President Joe Biden would tie a record of appointing 11 openly LGBTQ+ lifetime judges.
January 29, 2024
LGBTQ+ Representation Increases in Movies, But More Can Be Done: GLAAD
GLAAD's Studio Responsibility Index finds increased LGBTQ+ representation but a need for improvement in several areas.
September 14, 2023
Republicans Go Nuts Over 'Barbie' Film's Trans Inclusion and Alleged Communism
Far-right politicians and pundits don't like seeing trans actress Hari Nef in the movie, and Ted Cruz thinks an image of a map is Chinese Communist Party propaganda.
July 20, 2023
Stonewall started it—but who writes the next chapter?
Despite progress, our community faces threats across the country. Our fight for equality continues with resilience, solidarity, and unwavering courage, writes Alex Gabriel.
December 30, 2024
Two media insiders are forming a collective advocating for the community
The past decade saw incredible progress in LGBTQ+ representation in media, but recent trends show a concerning decline. Learn how the latest initiative strives to ensure LGBTQ+ stories and creatives can be celebrated and supported.
July 19, 2024
10 times 'Star Wars' was queer AF
These LGBTQ+ characters and plot lines made our queer hearts happy!
June 14, 2024
5 questions for the 4 new queens of 'We're Here'
Season 4 stars Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, and Latrice Royale talk about what life is really like for LGBTQ+ folks in small town America — and why it's important to keep fighting extremist opposition.
April 26, 2024
Sam Altman on AI, queerness, and being grateful for the journey he’s on (exclusive)
In an interview with The Advocate, the “it” CEO of the global business world opens up about being an AI revolutionary, his journey as a gay man, and his hopes for the future.
March 1, 2024
Ramin Setoodeh is Creating Space for LGBTQ+ People in Media
The co-editor in chief of Variety says there’s "never been so many positive examples of queer representation in popular culture."
November 3, 2023