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The former Marine who helped end DADT predicts the road ahead for LGBTQ+ service members

Trump’s Defense nominee Hegseth’s anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and the House passing the anti-trans defense spending bill mean that the assault on LGBTQ+ soldiers is just beginning.


How Project 2025 darkens democracy on July 4, 2025

A year from now, will we have the far-right platform Project 2025 be the basis for America?

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What better way to beckon second glances this summer than with a book that signals your profound sophistication? Then again, how about a work you can still make sense of while sipping cocktails at the pool? To spare you the homework of finding the best books for your mood, wallet, and barbecue chatter, we asked folks at four of the country's best lesbian and gay bookstores for their predictions about the summer's most-anticipated titles. This short list is the result, with thanks to Philip Rafshoon of Outwrite Books and Coffeehouse in Atlanta, Ed Hermance of Giovanni's Room in Philadelphia, Kim Brinster of New York City's Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, and Jason Galloway at San Francisco's A Different Light Bookstore.

Southern Baptists Vote, Still Don't Back Marriage Equality

The resolution approved Tuesday reaffirms the faith group's longstanding opposition to marriage equality, 'no matter how the Supreme Court rules.'

How The Nonreligious 'Nones' Are Driving LGBT Equality

A deep look inside a recent Pew Research survey hints at a link between antigay attitudes and declining religiosity.

Karen Carpenter Unlikely Gay Icon

Today is the 30th anniversary of the star's untimely passing.

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Queer Eye by Canadian Guys

Canada's OUT TV is about to launch two new style gurus with Chris & John to the Rescue.

The LGBT View as 1WTC Opens in NYC

The tallest building in the western hemisphere is now open on the site where 2,753 people died, two dozen of them members of the LGBT community.

Nothin’ From Nothin’ Still Leaves 20

They could have made it easy and gotten rid of all the boring ones, but then there'd be no show. As it is, the public voted instead. They say.

Op-ed: How Animated Shows Like Futurama Can Unite Us All

Top voice actor Billy West on one of the most LGBT-friendly animated series going.

The real Rosie

365 days of amazing challenges and feisty decisions turned America's sweetheart into the fighter she's always been--and The Advocate's leading lady for 2002

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.

Ten Reasons to Watch The Oscars Tonight

Just a few of the reasons gay viewers should tune into tonight's 85th annual Oscar telecast.

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Hot Sheet for August 17 2012

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Kristin Bell and Dax Shepard debate the three-letter f-word, murder is hilariously hairy in a new web series, Whitney takes her final bow, and more.

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!"