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The Smithsonian erased more than a queer Cuban artist's AIDS artwork

By omitting the tragic story behind Felix González-Torres "Untitled" (Portrait of Ross in L.A.), the National Portrait Gallery is setting a perilous precedent, warns art scholar Ignacio Darnaude.

LGBTQ+ People Deserve Inclusive Breast Health Resources

It's time to end erasure of queer women and trans men from breast/chest health discussions.

A Scene Cut From Thor: Ragnorak Bi-Erased Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie

The actress convinced Thor's director to shoot a scene that would have shown Valkyrie's queerness, but it was cut from the film. 

Glenn Youngkin Strips LGBTQ+ Young People of Resources in Virginia

The Republican who claims to be all about parental rights continues to dismantle gains built by his two Democratic predecessors.

Op-ed: Why It Matters That Diana Nyad Is Gay

While some may want to have a post-gay view on notable people, we're just not there yet.

'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans

“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.

Erasure's Andy Bell on 'The Neon,' Being in Love, & the '80s Gay Scene

Erasure's legendary vocalist joins Inside With the Advocate for a deep dive into just who was hanging out at the queer nightclubs in the '80s. 

Andy Bell, Erasure, and Queer Nightlife in the '80s

Erasure's pioneering gay front man Andy Bell celebrates love and nostalgia with the group's new album.

How Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch Queered A Clüsterfünke Christmas

The comedy legends wrote and star in a send-up of holiday romcoms that also pointedly addresses years of erasure of queer characters in such films. 

Tumblr's Ban on Adult Content Alarms LGBTQ Twitter

The social networking platform will no longer allow porn, and many wonder if queer content will be targeted.

Pixar's 'Onward' Has a Lesbian Character Voiced by Lena Waithe

Waithe breaks ground for portraying the first clearly gay character in Disney/Pixar history.

Why #DayInLGBTQ America Matters

The editors of The Advocate on why visibility is essential during a political administration bent on LGBTQ erasure.

Remembering queer lives lost to hate

Insufficient Memory sheds light on forgotten stories of LGBTQ+ individuals murdered.

Kamala Harris: Our One-on-One With the Vice President

As Republicans vehemently attack reproductive and trans rights, the VP sees a linked battle for bodily autonomy.

No LGB without the T — queer community protests Trump's transgender erasure at Stonewall

The Stonewall Inn held a rally Friday to protest the Trump administration's erasure of transgender people from the historic landmark's website.

Marsha P. Johnson's family fights for trans legacy at Stonewall

“This is not just an erasure of words — it is an erasure of history," Johnson's cousin says of the removal of "transgender" and "queer" from the website for the Stonewall National Monument.

Don't Forget Roxane Gay (and Queer Superheroes), Hollywood!

The bisexual writer of World of Wakanda reflects on queer erasure, representation, and the media reaction to her lack of invitation to the Black Panther premiere.

Did 'Rise' Straight-Wash a Gay Teacher? NBC and the Teacher Respond

Rise's producers, the network's out chairman, and retired theater director Lou Volpe address accusations of gay erasure in the upcoming musical drama.

Pete Buttigieg Explains Damning Impact of Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

The U.S. Cabinet member spoke about how it would impact children like his own.

What It's Like to Be an LGBTQ+ High Schooler in DeSantis's Florida

I’m directly affected by the authoritarian policies of our ambitious and ruthless governor.

Derek Jarman's Alternative to The New Gay Credo

In life, the gay filmmaker and artist Derek Jarman was a polarizing figure. In death, he represents an alternative to the new gay credo of marriage, mortgage, and monogamy.