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Georgia Teacher Fired for Reading Gender-Inclusive Book Appeals Decision

She testified that she believes there is nothing inappropriate or sensitive about the children’s picture book.

A New Mystery Describes Secret Gay Lives in Post-World War II America

John Copenhaver's new novel Dodging and Burning weaves a fanciful tale of war, murder, and the closet. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

Unhinged Melody

The greatest love songs of all time--and one by Bryan Adams too--go through the Idol blender. And the blond takes her calamari home in a "To Go" box...

Open Book

Chuck Palahniuk writes stories that fearlessly expose the darkest parts of the human experience. So why is it that when it comes to his sexuality there are still some things he likes to keep hidden?

Diane von Furstenberg’s Googly Eyes

She has them, in case you didn't know. She used them on Blayne. They had a moment. Look, Blayne said so, that's why.

How to Make It as a Gay Star of the Smallest Screen

What does it take to make it as an LGBT vlogger? The well-defined personal brands of these five passionate YouTubers are showing the world what it means to be us.

Georgia School Board Voted to Fire Teacher Who Read Book on Gender Identity

The Cobb County board voted 4-3 Thursday to terminate the contract of Katherine Rinderle.

Celebs Respond to Prince's Death on Social Media

LGBT celebrities remember Prince Rogers Nelson as the greatest performer of a generation. 

GLAAD Awards to Trump: 'Meryl Was Too Easy on You'

The speakers and honorees of the LGBT awards ceremony, including Patricia Arquette and Troye Sivan, did not hold back in resisting discrimination.

We got a hot one tonight

Week 2 of Advocate contributor Dave White's American Idol recap: Mandisa's arm fat, Taylor's toboggan, Kellie meets calamari, and bye bye Brenna

Excerpt: What It Means to Be a Man Alive

Trans author Thomas Page McBee shares true stories of violence and forgiveness from his new memoir, Man Alive.

Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books

Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.

31 Period Films of Lesbians and Bi Women in Love That Will Take You Back

For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.

How Teachers Are Being Silenced on LGBTQ+ Issues and More

In addition to laws that directly forbid mention of certain subjects, more subtle laws are having a negative impact, says a recent report from PEN America.

Celebs, Brands, and Politicians Who Went Purple for Spirit Day

The White House, Britney Spears, the NBA, and more are taking a stand against the bullying of LGBT youth.

Oped Telling Our Stories Makes a Difference

This was a film that needed to be made, and it needed to be made by someone who'd lived through it.

Dreaming in the land beyond the forest

A visit to Transylvania--and the palace known as Castle Dracula--takes a gay horror fiction enthusiast back to his childhood, to the origins of his several mingled identities as a person and a writer

Op-ed: How Barbara Walters Saved Our Family

As Amazon's Transparent premieres on streaming devices everywhere, the parents of Jazz, a 13-year-old transgender activist, reflect on the power of media to change the world for the better.

Open Book

Chuck Palahniuk writes stories that fearlessly expose the darkest parts of the human experience. So why is it that when it comes to his sexuality there are still some things he likes to keep hidden?

'I want to start out famous'

The sixth season of American Idol begins with weeping and gnashing of teeth. And that's just the singing.