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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.

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.

Jake Gyllenhaal & Henry Cavill

Jake Gyllenhaal & Henry Cavill team up in 'homoerotic' gay action flick 'In the Grey'

After initial mixed reactions, the new queer film is gaining a ton of momentum online for the duo's 'sexual chemistry.'

Sam Neill

Remembering Sam Neill, who railed against 'constipated' anti-LGBTQ+ leaders

The Irish-born actor, who rose to fame in the Jurassic Park movies, also used his voice to advocate for marriage equality.

Victoria Cruz being interviewed in 2017.

Victoria Cruz, Stonewall hero and trans activist, dies at 79

Cruz protested during the Stonewall riots and spent nearly two decades working for the New York City Anti-Violence Project.