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Drew Starkey to Play Object of Daniel Craig's Desire in Luca Guagadnino's Queer

In case the name didn't give it away, it's going to be very gay.

Children’s Book Added to Book Ban List Because Author’s Last Name Is ‘Gay’

The library’s executive director confirmed the book was listed because of the word “gay.”

Ben Platt, Amy Adams Will Break Your Heart in Dear Evan Hansen Trailer

The gay actor reprises his Tony-winning role in a starry movie adaptation.

Writer Tre’vell Anderson Talks About How We Critique Queer Art

Film reporter andwriter Tre'vell Anderson discusses how we critique LGBTQ art. 

Middle-Grade Trans Novel Most Challenged Book for Third Year in a Row

George by transgender author Alex Gino tops the list again.

How Book Bans Are Taking a Toll on Many Authors

More than 3,000 books were banned in the 2022-2023 school year, according to PEN America.

2018’s Icons, Innovators, and Disruptors

American culture is changing fast. Here are the queer people leading the charge.

Judy Shepard's Presidential Medal of Freedom hailed by LGBTQ+ rights groups 25 years after gay son’s murder

After the hate-fueled murder of her son, Matthew Shepard, more than two decades ago, she has advocated for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.

What happens when your best friend of 40 years suddenly turns on you for being gay?

In the face of mounting anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes, hate speech, online disinformation, bullying, and bigoted bills, add one more voice condemning us, John Casey writes.

Brian Sims named CEO of the LGBTQ+ PAC that took on Moms for Liberty in 2023 (exclusive)

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, Brian Sims shared his vision for Agenda PAC as it gears up for the final stretch of the high-stakes 2024 election cycle.

Hundreds of Patriot Front right-wing extremists march through Nashville

Residents and members of the community were terrified by the militaristic display.

A neighborhood approach to combating hate crimes in Los Angeles

“Because of our past conduct in law enforcement, and the government, there’s this built-in distrust of us, which to be frank, we’ve earned,” one police official said.

Congressional GOP begins assault on trans people and Rep. Sarah McBride as Democrats dither

While Democrats stumble defending the trans community, Republicans will be opportunistic in escalating their attacks, writes John Casey.


Kevin Hart Plays Victim Card After Jussie Smollett Tweet Backfires

Critics noted Hart's history of jokes about antigay violence after the actor sent a message of support to the out Empire star.

Judy Shepard more than deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for what she's done to protect LGBTQ+ lives

Judy took on all of our anger, sadness, fear, and hope after losing the hope in her life.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican trounced in Missouri Republican primary. Was it worth her brother’s cushy job?

”I was a nobody and God transformed me into one of the most feared, respected, and loved women in American politics,” she said.

Target's poor Pride Month decision proves companies can’t have it both ways

As brands launch Pride initiatives, let Target be an example of what not to do.

Not cool with Pride Month? Well, queer creator RaeShanda Lias-Lockhart thinks you should 'mind your business'

RaeShanda Lias-Lockhart told The Advocate about the reason for her viral video and her approach to content creation.

A simple question for Trump and the GOP — ‘Do you see me as a human?’ — has an unsettling answer

It took one nonbinary student to distill all the hateful anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and ads into the most consequential question for us in this election, John Casey writes.