A writer claimed he wasn't hired for being a straight, white man. One studio's response was brutal
Shocking: the straight, white man is not automatically the best person for a job.
May 24, 2024
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5 Questions for BuzzFeed's First Trans Reporter
Meredith Talusan is joining BuzzFeed as its first transgendeer staff writer, so our news editor -- The Advocate's first trans staff member -- asked her five questions about herself and the community she'll be covering.
August 18, 2015
How Bisexual Journalist Ariel Levy Came Back From a Staggering Loss
The New Yorker staff writer has chronicled some of the most powerful queer women in the world. As she writes in her new memoir, her mastery of language didn't equate to a seamless life.
March 21, 2017
Until Now, There Were No Trans Writers on Transparent
Jill Soloway explains the choice of Our Lady J and responds to criticism as the popular series resumes.
December 4, 2014
Trans Activist, TV Writer Camila María Concepción Dead at 28
The Yale graduate and rising writer left a lasting legacy.
February 27, 2020
'The Advocates' Podcast: Golden Globes and #MeToo
For the latest episode of The Advocates Podcast, Tracy and Jessie talk Golden Globes and toxic masculinity with Pride's Taylor Henderson.
December 12, 2017
Gawker's Top Editors Resign Over Outing Story's Takedown
Apparently Gawker CEO Nick Denton's decision to remove the controversial post that outed an executive wasn't supported by the editorial staff.
July 20, 2015
Folio Names The Advocate's Managing Editor to Power Millennial List
Michelle Garcia is among this year's distinguished lineup of '20 in Their 20s' honorees.
September 29, 2014
'SNL' Adds Black Lesbian Cast Member Punkie Johnson
Saturday Night Live has expanded its LGBTQ+ representation in announcing new additions.
September 16, 2020
How a Non-Trekkie Became One of Star Trek's First Gay Showrunners
Aaron Harberts discusses his surprising journey to the helm of television's most stellar franchise.
January 17, 2018
HBO says it stands by J.K. Rowling's 'right to express her personal views'
Despite her history of disparaging remarks about the trans community, the network is sticking by the Harry Potter creator and her involvement in the upcoming series.
November 20, 2024
Comedians We're Proud of: Guy Branum
In honor of Pride, we're celebrating these LGBT comedians on the rise.
May 30, 2013
Several Women Allege 'Male Feminist' Columnist for Vice Assaulted Them
The man who wrote guides on Broadly telling "male feminists" how to pick up women is accused of multiple assaults.
November 6, 2017
Love Latin American style
Gays pilot a new culture-crossing entertainment phenomenon--telenovelas.
January 5, 2007
Founders of Bay Area Reporter, Philadelphia Gay News Inducted into LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame
Mark Segal, who founded the Philadelphia Gay News in 1976, and Bob Ross, who co-founded the Bay Area Reporter in 1971 are the newest inductees to the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame.
August 4, 2013
Politico Slammed for Linking AIDS to 'Decadent Homosexual Lifestyle'
The news organization has taken heat for blaming Roy Cohn's AIDS-related death on his "decadent homosexual lifestyle."
August 21, 2018