TikTok may be banned in the U.S. after Biden signs new law — Why?
What does a TikTok ban actually mean for users and creators? Here's what you need to know.
8h
CONTACTStaffCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2024 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
Ryan Adamczeski
Ryan is a staff writer at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at the age of 15 with her YA novel "Someone Else's Stars," and is now a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. In her free time, Ryan likes watching New York Rangers hockey, listening to the Beach Boys, and practicing witchcraft.
The 'largest bi+ event in the world' is happening this year. Here's when and where
The event will fittingly occur in a location special to Queen singer and bisexual icon Freddie Mercury.
11h
We're finally getting a 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' sequel — with the original cast
Director Stephan Elliott said the long-anticipated sequel is "going to give RuPaul a run for her money."
19h
Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report
Ninety-three percent of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 — approximately 280,300 children — live in states that have considered or enacted laws restricting their rights.
April 23 2024 10:08 PM
Donald Trump tried to subpoena Stormy Daniels at an NYC gay bar — Here's how she responded
Donald Trump's legal team is accused of trying (and failing) to "intimidate" Daniels during her appearance at a popular Brooklyn gay bar.
April 23 2024 2:58 PM
Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists
Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.
April 23 2024 8:00 AM
Nonbinary 17-year-old killed two years after being reported missing
River Nevaeh Goddard was reported missing in April 2022, when they were 15 years old.
April 22 2024 3:46 PM
Climate change has a bigger impact on LGBTQ+ couples than straight couples. Here's how
Climate change "exacerbates existing disparities among individuals and communities," according to a new study.
April 22 2024 7:42 AM
Just one Christian Nationalist group is behind Idaho's bans on trans care and abortion
Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are heavily intertwined, and one group conservative hate group continues to use its influence in Idaho.
April 19 2024 11:57 AM
Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe are producing a queer soccer romance for TV: 'Bold, sexy and fun'
Cleat Cute is based on the best-selling novel by Meryl Wilsner.
April 19 2024 10:10 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has sunk so low even Fox News can't stand her anymore
Fox News recently published a scathing opinion piece slamming Greene's “bombastic self-serving showmanship and drama queen energy.”
April 18 2024 4:04 PM
Single lesbians are avoided by straight women, but not straight men. Here's why.
A lesbian's relationship status changes things, according to new research.
April 18 2024 3:18 PM
Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)
Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.
April 18 2024 11:46 AM
Meet the LGBTQ+ celebrities and activists TIME called the Most Influential People of 2024
From actors to activists, TIME is honoring some of the LGBTQ+ people who have changed the world.
April 17 2024 1:09 PM
This gay man had to flee Ghana after a violent attack. He’s finally been granted asylum
"What I really want the world to know is that [queer Ghanaians] have no life, they have no voice,” Mr. B, who was recently granted asylum, told The Advocate.
April 17 2024 9:17 AM
Kentucky couldn't pass a single anti-LGBTQ+ bill this session — and it's not alone
"It’s clear that the anti-LGBTQ+ agenda is starting to fail, both in Kentucky and across the country."
April 16 2024 2:35 PM
Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.
April 15 2024 4:50 PM
An Owasso High School graduate is exposing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying after Nex Benedict's death
In the wake of transgender Indigenous teen Nex Benedict's death, a graduate of Owasso High School is accusing the administration of failing to prevent bullying.
April 15 2024 2:20 PM
Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!
April 15 2024 12:52 PM
Investigation launched after man screams homophobic slurs at queer couples on D.C. metro
A queer woman has spoken out on social about an incident on a D.C. train where a man "SCREAMED" at a small child "for having two dads."
April 13 2024 9:59 AM