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Cate Blanchett on bringing in more women, trans, and nonbinary filmmakers

She's doing her bit for inclusion, but she wonders why it's only women who are asked to do this.

This New Program From Cate Blanchett Aims to Change Filmmaking for Women, Trans, and Nonbinary Students

Cate Blanchett is launching a new program through USC to provide women filmmakers with money, mentorship, and exposure.

Cate Blanchett program announces first 11 women, trans, and nonbinary filmmakers to support

Each will receive $50,000 to help them make a short film that will serve as "proof of concept" for a larger project.

Hollywood's Straight White Male Problem Hasn't Changed in 10 Years

USC Annenberg's in-depth study found that 99 percent of the characters in 2017's top films were straight and cisgender. 

Golden Moment

Laurel Hester spent her last days fighting for her pension to be passed on to her partner before cancer overcame her body. Her struggle was chronicled in Cynthia Wade's documentary Freeheld, which was just nominated for an Oscar. Michele Kort spoke to the filmmaker about the movie and the honor.

Lesbian Teacher Wins $100K in Bias Case, Donates Thousands to Charity

Stacy Bailey, suspended after showing a picture of her future wife to students, will donate part of the money to a nonprofit assisting LGBTQ youth.

This week on The Advocates: A gay astrophotographer makes history, again

Also: A best-selling author documents his mother's dementia journey, and Stacy London advocates for women's health.

Justin Flippen, Mayor of Florida's Gayest City, Dies at Age 41

Flippen, who headed an all-LGBTQ city government in Wilton Manors, apparently suffered a heart attack.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime July 30

John Driscoll on his new role, gay soap journos launch podcast, Daytime Emmy news, Kish's kiss, update on Crystal Chappell's Venice, Daniel Goddard gets the Adonis heave-ho, and more ...

Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments​

Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.

Eeek, It's a Lesbian Band

A longtime fan fave in the U.K., the women of Eeek hope to make it big across the pond someday too.

LGBTQ+ Orgs: We Must Do More to End Racism, Racial Violence

More than 70 groups signed on to an open letter in light of the death of George Floyd and other recent horrific incidents.

Kaitlyn Hunt Is Not the First to Complicate 'Justice'

The former high school cheerleader's pending felony charges for a consensual relationship with a teammate have made LGBT Americans wonder about age-of-consent laws and selective prosecution.

The Hardest Working Homo in Hollywood

Busy character actor Sam Pancake retraces his rocky road to recognition and revisits his most memorable roles.

You may be a fan of Gwen Stefani, but she's not really a fan of you

Week 11 of Dave White's American Idol recaps reminds you that meeting your idols may not always be such a good idea.

Lambda Literary Award Finalists You Must Read

In celebration of the 2013 finalists, we review five nominated works of LGBT literature that should be at the top of you must-read list.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"