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GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.

LGBTQ+ people ‘are not going anywhere’ says GLAAD CEO ahead of Emmy Awards honor

The advocacy group will be honored during Monday’s televised awards show.

PlanetOut Inc. appoints new CEO after current chief steps down

LGBT media and entertainment company PlanetOut Inc. announced Thursday that it had named Karen Magee its new CEO after current chief executive Lowell Selvin decided to step down for medical reasons.

Amazon Studios 'Voices: Pride' Celebrates Queer Film and TV

The one-day virtual event will feature discussions about Everybody's Talking About Jamie, My Name Is Pauli Murray, and more. 

Right-Wing Nutjob Thinks Pop Culture is 'Mass Producing' LGBTQ People

Catholic League president Bill Donohue says the entertainment industry is driving the LGBTQ agenda and enticing adolescents to "experiment." 

Re-Boycott the Beverly Hills Hotel and Its Gay-Stoning Bruneian Owner

Sharia law goes into effect next week, mandating a grisly death for LGBTQ people and adulterers.

After Defending Lauer, Geraldo Rivera's Assault of Bette Midler Exposed

Trump apologist Rivera defends the disgraced Today host on Twitter. Well, birds of a feather...

Editor's Letter: An Advocate for Change

Anniversaries can be a time for celebration. or self-reflection.

Will Lachlan Murdoch Bring a New Era to Fox News or the Same Hell?

Media powerhouse Janice Min weighs in on the Australian dynasty's succession plans.

Marketer on How America Subconsciously Evolves on LGBT Rights

LGBT-targeted marketing is changing the world without it noticing.

Why Chicago Police Are Worried About Sinead O'Connor

The controversial singer, who quit the music industry in 2003, came out to an interviewer, then said she's neither gay nor straight, is reportedly making threats of self-harm on social media.

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GLAAD Media Awards: The Advocate Garners 4 Nominations

The nominees for the 2014 GLAAD Media Awards were announced this morning, including nominations for The Advocate for Outstanding Magazine, Outstanding Magazine Article, Outstanding Multimedia Digital Journalism, and Outstanding Digital Journalism Article.

Speakers at the 2018 Women's March, By City

Powerhouse speakers are expected at four cities, but protests will be held across the nation.

A guide to navigating Thanksgiving with Trump voters

Gravy or grievance? Brit Barron is on a mission to redefine the art of connection in a divided world.

Love In Putin's Russia

Life for gays and lesbians in Russia is clandestine and convoluted. But the country is inscrutable to the West, so it may be impossible to seek civil rights advances like anything we'd imagine. Photographs by Davide Monteleone

IMDb Changes Deadnaming Policy, But Trans People Are Still at Risk

Activists say the change falls short of protecting transgender professionals in the entertainment industry.

The Advocate Triumphs at L.A. Press Club Awards

LGBT issues and reporters, led by The Advocate's entertainment editor, Jase Peeples, received a lot of love last weekend at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards.

Adam Lambert feels more 'empowered' than ever, two decades into his career

The trailblazing singer and Queen frontman is allowing his creativity to shine like never before.

Gay Ex-Adult Film Star Sues University for Firing Him and Wins

Ruggero Freddi once worked for Colt Studio.