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Dawn Ennis

The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.

President Donald Trump answers questions during a press conference at the White House in June 2026; Rosie O'Donnell at the opening night event for Sunday In The Park With George at the Pasadena Playhouse in June 2026

Rosie O'Donnell is ready to slam Trump on Kimmel, says she has no fear of FCC

The actor and stand-up comic teased a few lyrics from a parody "love song" about Trump that she's "not allowed" to perform on TV.

Aryna Sabalenka is the world's number one female tennis player.

World's No. 1 woman tennis player supports genetic sex testing as 'fair'

"Biologically, the men are way stronger than women, so I feel like it would be not really fair for the woman to compete against biological man," said Aryna Sabalenka, the Women Tennis Association's top-ranked player.

Celia Rose Gooding & Karim Diané

Arts & Entertainment

Queer stars & fans celebrate 'Star Trek's 60 years of diversity

Celia Rose Gooding and Karim Diané talk with Out about the future of the franchise and look ahead to a day when being gay isn't a topic of discussion.

Man sits alone in empty church

Will churches welcome registered sex offenders? In viral videos, many say 'yes'

An out lesbian on TikTok is conducting what she calls "social experiments" by cold-calling churches to ask if they would allow a registered child sex offender to attend their Sunday family services, and posting videos of their responses.