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Ariana DeBose on how horror flick House of Spoils relates to identity, empowerment, and book bans

Out Oscar winner Ariana DeBose tells The Advocate, "I think there's something [about horror] that allows people to process, and maybe it is the sensation of being scared into it."

Art Exhibit Explores Code-Switching Through a Queer Modern Lens

Artist Don Hershman’s latest work examines the connection many share by using code-switching as a means of survival.

'First Deep Breath' Is a Moving Story of a Black Family & Queerness

Queer artists Lee Edward Colston II and Steve H. Broadnax III chat with The Advocate about how The First Deep Breath explores vulnerable masculinity.

Kazakhstan Politicians Call for DNA Testing to Identify Gays

Extreme conservatives in this Central Asian country believe "degeneratism" can be found in a gay person's DNA.

Joyland's Triumph Over Censorship and Anti-Trans Protests

Joyland, written and directed by Saim Sadiq, is the story of a tragic love triangle between a married couple and a transgender woman

Daniel Craig & Jamie Lee Curtis on Knives Out as Thanksgiving Convos

The stars of the old-fashioned whodunit with the all-star cast chat with The Advocate about how the film skewers white privilege and wealth. 

Russian Orthodox Priest Says Marriage Equality Signals 'Apocalypse'

In Russia, it gets worse for LGBT people -- even those just visiting the country.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church Leader Blamed Gays for COVID. Now He Has It

Patriarch Filaret is now hospitalized for the disease, which has killed 3,000 Ukrainians.

Gay Men Can Be Misogynists Too

There is no group immune to intolerance, Monica Rodman recently discovered.

Megan Rapinoe to Help Reimagine Sexy for Victoria's Secret Rebrand

The much-discussed and high paid Angels are out while people like Rapinoe will front campaigns and consult on product lines.

A Queer Mother-Son Duo Are Tackling the Bible Belt's Traditions

Like mother, like son. Meet the gay duo that's taking the South by storm. 

Actor Victor Garber Confirms: Yep, He's Gay

The well-regarded actor, currently on the big screen in Argo and the small one in Deception, says yes, his life partner is a man.

Emma Thompson Wants More Roles for Older Women

The acclaimed British actress calls out a Hollywood double standard. 

Michfest Has a Few Demands Of Its Own

With another festival come and gone, Michfest founder and organizer Lisa Vogel laid out a list of 'demands' she'd like her critics to meet.

Pride Parades Caused Russia-Ukraine War, Says Russian Church Leader

The Russian Orthodox Church has been accused of aligning itself with President Vladimir Putin. 

South African Gangs Raping Lesbians to 'Cure' Them

Lesbians in South Africa are at high risk of being raped in towns where homosexuality is considered taboo -- where gangs of men view rape as a "cure" for sexual orientation, according to ActionAid's report "Hate Crimes: The Rise of Corrective Rape in South Africa."

Head of Russian Orthodox Church Blames Gays for ISIS

Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church has taken the 'blame the gays' mantra to a whole new level.

We Have Many Enemies. Janelle Monáe Is Not One of Them

Some objected to Moonlight star's proposal of a sex strike for women's rights, chiding it as heteronormative. Writer Erica M. Hart heartily disagrees, saying Monae should be commended for using her platform to criticize the patriarchy.

Indonesian Bill Would Ban Surrogacy, Require Rehab for LGBTQ People

The so-called Family Resilience law cracks down on "sexual deviations."