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Agatha Harkness exposed: the shocking historical identity of Jolene revealed

Of all the dastardly stunts Agatha Harkness has pulled across time, the reveal from the latest episode proves she was evil "just because she can" be.

Summer of Pam

The True Blood actress sinks her teeth into the subject of her character's sexuality, takes a bite out of her backstory, and shares a taste of her exciting new story line.

How Can a Monogamous Couple Happily Become Nonmonogamous?

It's possible but not easy, experts say.

Op-ed: The Missing Stories Our Kids Need

Children's literature is too often a tale of two genders.

Sometimes I Feel Like I Live in Two Different Worlds

On Spirit Day, Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 16-year-old author and activist talks about her history of advocating for the rights and safety of transgender young people since the age of 10.

I Refuse to Be a Soccer Mom

Sometimes being a parent entails working outside of our comfort zones. Find out what happened when our parenting writer, Frank Lowe, suddenly had to take over the role his husband would normally fill.

On Trans Issues, The New York Times Is Dead Wrong

As with the false flags created around climate change, the extreme right is creating wedge issues about gender dysphoria that the media follows, inevitably creating a damaging environment for transgender people.

Op-ed: Transitioning at Work Without Making History

The act of transitioning should not be a fireable offense.

Heather Morris: It's Brittany, Gleeks!

As Brittany, Glee's ditziest Cheerio, Heather Morris sings the praises of her hit show's Madonna episode, Lady Gaga tribute, and pinky-holding girl-on-girl action.

Itty Bitty Titty Committee

In light of the feminist revolutionary romp that is Itty Bitty Titty Committee, a female critic and a male one review the movie from the Outfest Film Festival and reveal that the gender gap is not as wide as one might think.

'The Advocates' Podcast: Filmmaker A.J. Mattioli on the Power of Words

The trans filmmaker dishes on his recent documentary Words and having a unicorn murder drag queens for his latest horror-comedy. 

L is for Leisha

As The L Word's only out lesbian cast member, Leisha Hailey is surrounded by hot women (and men) in the sexiest new show since Queer As Folk. Welcome to Showtime's steamy new hit.

For the Gay and Heartbroken, Pets Can Be a Saving Grace

Benjamin Brenkert felt betrayed by religion, his husband, and queer life. A cockatiel came to the rescue.

The Beat Goes On

James Franco isn't a gay man, he just plays one -- frequently. The busiest guy in show business takes a break to discuss how he came to play Allen Ginsberg in Howl.

Pulse: Hate Crime or Terrorist Attack?

A year later, activists, politicians, and scholars debate Omar Mateen's motives.

In Defense of 'Anything'

The owner of a transgender talent agency says Matt Bomer's controversial movie is not insulting -- it's inspiring.

Jeff vs. the bloggers

Ex-White House reporter Jeff Gannon learned the power of gay bloggers the hard way, by being outed as a partisan operative and an alleged former hustler. Online activists have mainstream media playing catch-up, and they're reshaping the battle for gay equality.

What a woman!

Rebecca Romijn doesn't want to be a spokeswoman for LGBT people. But with her transgender role on ABC's hit series Ugly Betty, that's what she's become. It couldn't happen to a nicer girl. PART ONE

Unhinged Melody

The greatest love songs of all time--and one by Bryan Adams too--go through the Idol blender. And the blond takes her calamari home in a "To Go" box...

The World to Come's Katherine Waterston on Its Unspoken Queer Love

Waterston chats with The Advocate about how she and costar Vanessa Kirby found the economy of the language of love in the new queer-themed film.