Retired firefighter and veteran comes out as gay — in his obituary
Edward Thomas Ryan apologized for not having had the courage to come out in life, but the mistreatment he saw gay people experience deterred him.
June 12, 2024
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Mother of Mark Bingham on Eleven Years After September 11 and Why We Are Evolving Well
Mark Bingham's mother sees a world still affected by the events of September 11, but one that is evolving more toward the inclusiveness she says her son would have wanted.
September 11, 2012
Father Figure
One gay priest won the love and loyalty of New York City's fire department and, in the tragedy of September 11, became an icon.
August 27, 2008
Our heroes
Whether it was by saving lives or simply living life to its fullest, gay men and lesbians were among the thousands of Americans who, on September 11, showed humanity's true spirit
September 11, 2007
Flight 93 hero's mom opposes death for Moussaoui
Alice Hoagland, the mother of gay rugby star Mark Bingham, who with fellow passengers sacrificed his life preventing United Flight 93 from being flown into the White House on September 11, 2001, tells The Advocate she opposes the death penalty for 9/11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui.
April 8, 2006
Making sense of 911
Unveiled on September 11, 2006, out artist Graydon Parrish's installation The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy symbolizes "the passage of time, the loss of love, and the brevity and frailty of life," the artist says. The piece is now on exhibit and part of the permanent collection at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Conn.
September 14, 2006
Heartfelt 'Come From Away' Film Tells Story of Generosity After 9/11
The filmed version of the moving stage musical, which features out Broadway star Jenn Colella, premieres on Apple TV+ next week.
September 1, 2021
New York Lawmaker Remembers Gay Friends Killed on Hijacked Jet on 9/11
Every year on 9/11 the country stops and people remember where they were and who was lost that day.
September 11, 2023
Houston, Have You Seen This Missing Trans Person?
Houston police are looking for Darius Gatlin, 28, last seen on September 11.
October 5, 2015
The LGBT Heroes of 9/11
We look back in time via The Advocate's special cover story after the tragedy on September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2018
3 Philly Gay Bashing Suspects 'Maintain Their Innocence'
Kevin Harrigan, Kathryn Knott, and Philip Williams are facing felony assault and conspiracy charges for the September 11 attack that left a gay couple hospitalized.
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March 15, 2015
Democrats clash on Iraq, health care, but unite against 'don't ask, don't tell'
In their debate Sunday night in Manchester, N.H., Democratic presidential candidates clashed on Iraq and over the security of the country since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks--but they were united in their opposition to "don't ask, don't tell."
June 5, 2007
George Santos Audaciously Likens Himself to Black Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks
The disgraced congressman and serial liar has made one of his most outrageous remarks yet.
July 11, 2023
7 Things That Are Everything: John Grant, Madonna, EastSiders
Our entertainment and events highlights this week include the Queen of Pop’s return to the stage, the gay side of Star Wars, and that Bastard Executioner.
September 11, 2015
September 11 Heros Mom Speaks on DADT
She said no one on the plane questioned whether her son was gay when it came time to overtake the aircraft from hijackers.
December 6, 2010
Op-ed: Taking Syria Seriously
The U.S. considers bombing Syria as it marks the 12th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
September 10, 2013
WATCH: Gay 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham Behind the Camera
Before taking on hijackers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, Mark Bingham tackled homophobia in the rugby scrum.
September 11, 2013
WATCH: Bachmann Links Gay Rights to 9/11 in 'Pray Day' Push
Forget the economy, gun rights, or immigration, the Minnesota congresswoman is hung up on creating a September 11 National Day of Prayer and Fasting to remind America of its sins.
May 13, 2013
Our heroes
Whether it was by saving lives or simply living life to its fullest, gay men and lesbians were among the thousands of Americans who, on September 11, showed humanity's true spirit
October 9, 2001
Pentagon dismissed 612 personnel in 2006 under 'don't ask, don't tell'
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that 612 service members were dismissed last year under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays, fewer than half of the total number of discharges in the fiscal year preceding the September 11, 2001, attacks.
March 14, 2007