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Arts & Entertainment

Too many LGBTQ+ TV characters disappeared this year because their series was canceled: report

There were only 468 LGBTQ+ characters in the 2023-2024 television season, and a significant chunk of them won't be returning.

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People

How Beyoncé's Goodwill Toward Queer Fan Shed Light on Obstacles Faced by Those With Wheelchairs

The superstar’s intervention underscores the more considerable accessibility hurdles faced by individuals with disabilities, igniting a broader conversation about inclusivity in the public sphere.
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News

Stacey Milbern, Queer Disability Rights Activist, Remembered on Doodle

"Stacey was a pioneer for disability justice and intersectionality. Her life experiences led her to empower and revitalize others," her sister said.

How the Travel Industry Ignores The Disabled
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How the Travel Industry Ignores The Disabled

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Theater

Ryan J. Haddad Is Staging a Revolt Against Gay Ableism

The actor and writer's one-man play, Hi, Are You Single?, tackles rejection in the gay community.

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News

Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.
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Transgender

DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated

People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."

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Voices

Easterseals: Advocating for 61 Million People, Including the Queer Disabled

The country's largest minority is often the most misunderstood.

Ben Trockman and a fellow advocate for Easterseals and the group of Easterseals representatives in front of the U.S. Capitol
Disability

Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans

In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.
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Music

How This Trans Director Created 'Spaces' for LGBTQ+ and Disabled Folks

Dominick Evans chats with The Advocate about directing the music video "Spaces," which centers folks from the disabled community in places they're often left out of. 

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Transgender

Chella Man: This Trans, Deaf Artist Reclaims His Body With Tattoos

"It's honestly more comfortable for me to be completely deaf," the artist says. "It's more natural to me."

Sky Cubacub and Other Disabled LGBTQ+ Creatives Imagine a Better Tomorrow
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Disabled LGBTQ+ Creatives Imagine a Better Tomorrow

The Ford and Mellon Foundations invest in queer disabled cultural creatives.

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A disabled college student was bullied for posting about his transition. Meta removed his account

Micah Leroy, who ran the account known as “Disabled Trans Boy” on Instagram, became the subject of a right-wing hate campaign after he posted a video celebrating his top surgery.

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Military

Disabled veterans lack vital support as fewer Americans know someone in military service: report

Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport discussed the findings of a groundbreaking new report with The Advocate.

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Queer erotica author Chuck Tingle uninvited from Texas book event over face mask

Chuck Tingle says he was uninvited from the Texas Library Association's annual literature conference over the mask which he says helps him.

Ben Trockman (center) with Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport and Caresource CEO Erhardt Preitauer
Disability

Meet Ben Trockman, the Disability Rights Activist Challenging the Status Quo

Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.

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Queer and Disabled Lives Beautifully Intersected

This challenging exhibit explores a community often ignored in modern society.

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Arts & Entertainment

Why Nonbinary 'See for Me' Star Skyler Davenport Is One to Watch

Skyler Davenport's multifaceted identity enriches this spine-tingling twist on a home invasion thriller.

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What Are Your Preconceptions of Disability and Sexuality?

These photos by Robert Andy Coombs document his experiences at the intersection of sexuality and disability, which are rarely expressed in contemporary visual culture.