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Tennessee Home of Progressive Journalist Shot at While Family Slept

Justin Kanew has reported on the state's Republican party and broke the news of the lieutenant governor's comments on a young gay man's Instagram page.

Tennessee GOP Blocks Honor of Gay Country Star T.J. Osborne

The move sparked backlash from fellow country stars Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris.

Tennessee's Anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Governor Liked Young Gay Man’s Risqué Pics

“You can turn a rainy day into rainbows and sunshine,” the Republican politician wrote.

Tennessee Governor Signs Felony Drag Show Bill, Bans Gender-Affirming Care

The legislation signed by GOP Gov. Bill Lee restricts drag performances and prohibits certain gender-affirming care.

Gay Baseball Player Bryan Ruby Delivered Heartfelt Plea Before Tennessee Pride Vote

Ruby called Pride “life-saving” and encouraged keeping the festival in Franklin, which had drawn national headlines.

Tennessee City Will Have Pride After Republican Mayor’s Tie-Breaking Vote

Franklin's mayor said that the First Amendment dictates that the organizers can have the event on public property.

Self-Hating Log Cabin Group Mocks Failed Pro-Gay Resolution

The gay conservative group's Tennessee chapter says a Republican state lawmaker was right to block an effort to salute T.J. Osborne.

Country Station Refuses to Air Pete Buttigieg Interview

The station's conservative owner says it's not about Buttigieg's politics or sexual orientation.

Advocate, Out nominated for 2024 GLAAD Media Awards along with biggest queer films and tv of the year

The Advocate's Christopher Wiggins also scored a nomination for Outstanding Online Journalism Article.

What a character

Leslie Jordan takes a break from Will & Grace to reprise his juicy roles in Sordid Lives and Southern Baptist Sissies, part of a yearlong Del Shores repertory in Los Angeles

Bore Me

Some things -- like maybe some people singing -- happen on the penultimate week of American Idol. But none of it is as interesting as Fantasia.

Gay in the red states

Living in the buckle of the Bible Belt isn't always easy for these GLBT Oklahomans, but they're determined to live openly, make a difference, and save their home state from itself