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HBO Donates $100K to LGBTQ+ Groups in States Where ‘We’re Here' Filmed

The donations will go to advocacy groups that support the LGBTQ+ community in their states.

Newest Tool to Battle Transphobia: Puppets

An actor in a new puppet-based video series for students says storytelling is how we'll break down the gender norms that hold us all back.

Becoming Bette

For her return to Broadway in 1975, Bathhouse Betty insisted on doing an interview with The Advocate -- and our first celebrity cover woman was born.

Lena Waithe on Aziz Ansari Allegations: 'It's Not Always Black and White'

Waithe, the out creator of The Chi and creative partner of Ansari, said conversations about inappropriate behavior need to be ongoing. 

What Films, TV Shows, Books & Music Did You Overlook in 2022?

2023 is your chance to catch up with these gems.

Friends' Lesbian Storyline Censored in China

Viewers say scenes featuring Ross's ex-wife, Carol, have been cut as well as lines from other LGBTQ+ characters.

Corrections Officer Dressed as a Woman, Pistol-Whipped and Robbed

The incident was all captured on camera.

Artist Spotlight Michael Petry

Beutiful on the surface, Petry's work has depth in both wit and scholarship.

How to Fight Fascism and Erasure in 45 Thoughts

Author, musician and activist Lynn Breedlove talks his new book, genocide, resistance, and using art to survive hard times.

Jenni Olson to Lead GLAAD's Social Media Safety Program

Olson, an acclaimed filmmaker and an expert on media and technology, will lead efforts to make social media safe for LGBTQ+ people -- which it isn't now, she says.

One Trans Woman's TSA Horror Story

A trans woman live-tweeted the shameful treatment she says she experienced at the hands of the Transportation Security Administration. But the TSA says its agents followed procedure.

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Did 'Rise' Straight-Wash a Gay Teacher? NBC and the Teacher Respond

Rise's producers, the network's out chairman, and retired theater director Lou Volpe address accusations of gay erasure in the upcoming musical drama.

Gay TV Scribes Prove Life Really is Golden

Since sharpening their comedic teeth on shows like The Golden Girls and Roseanne, Stan Zimmerman and Jim Berg have gone on to long, successful careers in Hollywood. But this season their dream of finally creating their own sitcom came true thanks to Mad TV's Nicole Sullivan, Tisha Campbell-Martin, and a little show called Rita Rocks.

Finally, Some Fighting

It's Rami vs. Sweet P in a slap-fight to the bitter end of at least this episode. Boredom alleviated for now.

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 ...

Megan Hilty: Life After 'Smash'

Broadway's blonde bombshell reflects on being a new mother, an LGBT activist, and battling antigay Internet trolls.

Margot Kidder: On the Record

A decade before her death, iconic actress Margot Kidder sat down with The Advocate to discuss her career, her feelings on then-candidate Barack Obama, and her liaisons with women.