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‘Drag Race’ struggles: Salina EsTitties shares the reality behind the glamour

Ricky Cornish learns it's getting increasingly tough for these performers to book gigs.

Love Stories Ron Buckmire and Dean Elzinga

Back in 1991 the Internet was only for geeks and grad students. Ron Buckmire, who was studying applied mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York, was both. When Buckmire visited Los Angeles that year, his welcoming committee included Dean Elzinga, who was studying mathematical logic at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Kentucky Advances Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The House Thursday approved the bill overwhelmingly, and it now goes back to the Senate for concurrence.

George Takei Opens Up on His Closeted Past

'It was excruciating to always have your guard up,' Takei says in an interview with The Michelangelo Signorile Show.

Why Mykki Blanco Is Quitting Rap to Become an Investigative Journalist

The rapper tells The Advocate why she is venturing into investigative journalism around LGBT communities abroad.

This Pride, the LGBTQ+ Community Is in Crisis

"We are living in a state of emergency."

Luke Macfarlane opens up about the importance of faith and kindness in a dark time

"It doesn't hurt you to be kind," says the star of Home Is Where the Heart Is.

The Blind Opera Singer Who More Should Hear

Life hasn't been easy for blind opera singer Laurie Rubin, but she's got the fortitude to power through.

Idina Menzel and the Inspiration She Finds From the LGBTQ+ Community

A new documentary follows the Tony Award-winner as she pursues her dream of performing in Madison Square Garden.

M&M's Spokescandies Get the Axe After Conservative Meltdown

Tucker Carlson complained about their sexiness and now we can’t have nice shoes on animated candies.

Hoda Kotb Wants to Help You Find Your Way

The Today show cohost has a new book about inspirational achievers, including Margaret Cho. Kotb tells us what her own dream is and how she feels about getting parodied on SNL.

Man Suing Colorado Bakery Is Christian Academy Cofounder

'I believe I was discriminated against by the bakery based on my creed,' says a man who filed a discrimination complaint because a bakery wouldn't make an anti-LGBT cake.

Robbie Rogers' Second Life

Professional soccer player Robbie Rogers has found success in his sport after coming out, but he had to deal with plenty of internal demons to get there.

Lara Spencer Apologizes Amid Protest Led by Male 'Cher Show' Dancers

The Good Morning America cohost said her comments about 6-year-old Prince George's love of ballet were "stupid and insensitive." 

Photo Exhibition Illustrates How True Love Transcends Gender

Photographer B. Proud's beautiful series "Transcending Love" celebrates transgender, genderfluid, and nonbinary people in love.

Op-ed: Why This Major Organization Is Changing Its Name

Being your authentic self is a revolutionary act for millions of LBGTQ people. Here's why one major organization is going to do the same.

How Tommy Martinez Relates to His Bisexual ‘Good Trouble’ Character

The Riverdale actor spoke for the first time publicly about his past during a panel for the series at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. 

Op-ed: How American Idol Broke This Trans Man's Dreams

This lifelong singer knew his trans identity might be exploited on the show, but he never expected it to be manipulated to the point that he didn't recognize his own story. 

Dustin Lance Black: Want to Inspire Hope? Become a Mentor

More than ever, young people need our strength and guidance.

Prince George Loves Ballet, and 'GMA' Laughter Draws Twitter Ire

Were the GMA hosts laughing at the child's love of ballet, his overscheduled childhood, or both?

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