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Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

In the Cake Case, LGBT People of Color Have the Most to Lose

Candace Bond-Theriault asks, "Is a business refusing me service because I am queer, or is it because I am a woman, or is it because of the color of my skin?"

Italy Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions

Italy has been a major exception among Western nations in its lack of recognition for same-sex couples.
 

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Tim Walz is a ‘regular guy’ Renaissance man — and that matters

As he accepts the Democratic vice-presidential nomination tonight, here's why he continues to blow people away as a relatable but impressive candidate, writes John Casey.


On Spirit Day, Stand Against All That Marginalizes Queer People

Spirit Day, a day to support LGBTQ+ youth, is also a day to fight racism and other forms of oppression that queer people live under.

How 'Boys in the Band' Helped Matt Bomer Become a Gay TV Superhero

The gay actor discussed how playing a closeted man onstage got him the part of Larry Trainor on Doom Patrol.

'Mayor Pete' Tells a Story of Politics, Love, and Making History

The personal and the political intersect in Jesse Moss's new documentary out today about Pete Buttigieg's campaign for president.

Decriminalize Transgender Sex Work, Urges New Report

Here’s what we learned from RedUP, NCTE & BPPP’s new report on trans sex work. 

Trans Folks Can Now Pee Safely in All Federal Buildings

The General Services Administation issued a new rule today that will ensure transgender employees and visitors have access to public restrooms in all federal buildings. 

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5 takeaways from electric Tim Walz debut with Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris praised her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's LGBTQ+ allyship.

Op-ed: Where Did the 'Gay' in 'Gay Pride' Go?

Some say we're in a 'post-gay' world, but I'm not ready to let go. Are you?

Rachel Maddow on Modern-Day Extremism, American Democracy, and Her New Book, ‘Prequel’

The book explores the historical roots and modern implications of fascist movements in the U.S. through the MSNBC host’s storytelling perspective.

What's the Use in Disrupting Trump?

Protesters incensed by Trump's incendiary rhetoric -- and frustrated by the media's passive response to it -- are increasingly risking their safety. Is it hurting or helping the Donald's campaign?

Messing Around Again

Forget Grace Adler (for a minute). Suddenly, Debra Messing wants to become everybody's favorite desperate ex-housewife with her big return to the small screen in The Starter Wife.

Unlikely Duo of Téa Leoni, T Cooper Team Up to Explore Trans Bodies

Bodybuilders -- and metamorphoses -- are at the center of the fascinating new doc Man Made.

Moore to Love

Mandy Moore returns with a crafty new album that proves some "Candy" can mature into more substance than sugar. On topics from her gay brother's pre-Prop. 8 marriage to those Britney comparisons, Mandy doesn't hold back.

Do New Immigration Detention Guidelines Fail Trans Detainees?

What was once a problem is still a problem even after an Obama administration review, trans activists warn.

Op-ed: Phone Dating, Shame, and Healing

A writer contemplates insecurity and masculinity after downloading a gay dating app.