Sex Ed Student Turns Teen Activist
March 10 2010 9:15 PM ET

Sex Ed Student Turns Teen Activist

Ryan Holman

When sex education classes at Danny Sparks's high school failed to address the issues important to him, he took matters into his own hands ... and became an activist in the process.

Porn Impresario Michael Lucas Asks Where is the Gay MLK
February 06 2010 10:55 AM ET

Porn Impresario Michael Lucas Asks Where is the Gay MLK

Advocate Contributors

Porn impresario Michael Lucas looks for the country’s gay Martin Luther King Jr., and finds little to celebrate.

September 30 2009 6:35 PM ET

Advocate.com Editors

With AIDS funding slashed throughout the state of California, AIDS Walk Los Angeles is particularly important this year. Tom Whitman asks the million-dollar question: Will you walk?

September 29 2009 6:45 PM ET

Gays Take East Texas Highway By Storm

Duane Wells

A stretch of highway sponsored by the "Tyler Area Gays" might not seem too shocking. But in conservative East Texas -- where gays are often thought not to exist -- this simple sign stands to make a world of difference.

August 25 2009 12:25 AM ET

Hugh Ryan

When 28-year-old Nathan Manske was laid off from his job at a large New York advertising firm, he devoted his time to I'mFromDriftwood.com, where gay men and women can remind America that we're everywhere.  

August 25 2009 12:25 AM ET

Hugh Ryan

When 28-year-old Nathan Manske was laid off from his job at a large New York advertising firm, he devoted his time to I'mFromDriftwood.com, where gay men and women can remind America that we're everywhere.  

The Smooch Heard 'Round the World
August 14 2009 12:00 AM ET

The Kiss Heard 'Round the World

Eric Eagan

When public displays of affection by same-sex couples started capturing the attention of law enforcement agents, a few bloggers got fed up and organized this weekend's Great Nationwide Kiss-In.

Lane Hudson Speaks About Speaking Out
August 14 2009 12:00 AM ET

Lane Hudson on Taking Clinton to Task

Michelle Garcia

Activist Lane Hudson, attending the Netroots Nation convention, took on former president Bill Clinton about two pressing issues languishing in Washington: DOMA and DADT.

Broadway’s Nick Adams vs. New York Bar
July 28 2009 12:00 AM ET

Broadway's Nick Adams vs. New York Bar

Ross von Metzke

Broadway's Nick Adams took to Twitter after he and his boyfriend were denied entry to a Manhattan nightclub for "not following dress code." Translation? They were gay. Cue Adams's fans bombarding the bar with complaints.

Designing for a Cause
July 14 2009 12:00 AM ET

Designing for a Cause

Layla Dhere

Interior designer David Phoenix's life and work come full circle with his next project, a safe haven for Los Angeles's LGBT youths.

And GLAAD's New President Is...
June 17 2009 12:00 AM ET

And GLAAD's New President Is...

Ross von Metzke

He has two and a half months before he officially takes over the reins at GLAAD, but former Massachusetts state senator Jarrett Barrios is hitting the ground running.

Forty Under 40: Activism
May 06 2009 12:00 AM ET

Forty Under 40: Activism

Advocate.com Editors

Amy Balliett heads up an impressive list of out activists that includes Tony Biel, Brad Sears, Thai Pham, James Neiley, Christoph Babka, Katelynn Cusanelli, and Timothy Scofield.

Ted Allen Dines Out for Life
April 30 2009 12:00 AM ET

Ted Allen Dines Out for Life

Duane Wells

Ted Allen's love of food and wine made him a household name. Now he's putting that passion to good use and fighting HIV/AIDS as the spokesman for Dining Out for Life.

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