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.
MAY 20, 2024
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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.
JANUARY 23, 2008
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.
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
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.
JUNE 13, 2013
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.
MARCH 7, 2013
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.
DECEMBER 18, 2023
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.
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
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.
JULY 13, 2023
The Hardest Working Homo in Hollywood
Busy character actor Sam Pancake retraces his rocky road to recognition and revisits his most memorable roles.
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
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!"
JUNE 23, 2014
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.
MAY 21, 2024
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.
JULY 31, 2018
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.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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 ...
JULY 30, 2009
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.
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
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.
MAY 29, 2020
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.
MARCH 30, 2007