Dave Chapelle brings more transphobia and ableism to his latest Netflix special ‘The Dreamer’
The comedian said that he “love[d] punching down.”
January 2, 2024
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Texas A&M's LGBTQ Studies minor and 4-H club targeted by Republican lawmakers
Republican politicians are targeting the school’s LGBTQ Studies minor and other programs over the inclusion of queer and Black perspectives.
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Tweets from the Human Rights Campaign's Sarah McBride in reaction to the star's recent comments about race made headlines. McBride expands on why she touched a nerve.
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The Slam That Ann Coulter Looks Trans Is Wrong
The National Center for Transgender Equality's director of communications tells us why he has Ann Coulter's back even if she doesn't have his.
October 30, 2012
A Daughter's Diagnosis and a Refusal to Give in to Despair
This gay father has a lesson for finding joy in the most difficult of places.
May 12, 2021
Champions of Pride 2023: Comedian and Author Fern Brady
In her new book, the bisexual comic offers an honest and humorous look at her life, from dealing with undiagnosed autism to becoming a rising star in stand-up.
June 1, 2023
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.
February 9, 2021
Trans Lawyer Launches Russian Presidential Bid
Masha Bast, the Russian human rights lawyer who recently came out as a bisexual trans woman, plans to run for President of Russia in 2018.
September 23, 2013
Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth
Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.
July 10, 2023
The Case for Spirituality as Mental Health Self-Care for Queer Folks
While the institution of the church has shut so many LGBTQ+ people out, spirituality and tradition still offer much solace for those who feel alone.
March 17, 2021
Persisting Against All Prejudices in San Diego and Beyond
LGBT people must stand up not only for their rights but those of immigrants and other marginalized people, says San Diego Pride executive director Fernando Z. Lopez.
July 13, 2018
Dictionary.com Just Redefined the LGBT Community
"Intersectionality" isn't just a buzzword. It's a reality that all LGBT people must understand.
July 30, 2016
Ryan O’Connell on Special Season 2, His Character's Sex Education
The self-described "scrappy little bitch" continues to clear a path for representation of queer and disabled folks.
May 17, 2021
PETA Forgets Its Racist History: Likens Animals to LGBTQ People, POC
The animal rights organization that once juxtaposed pictures of people of color in chains with chickens in cages infuriated POC and LGBTQ people with its latest campaign.
December 5, 2018
Disability Advocate: 'Everyone Will Become Disabled If They're Lucky'
Maria Town, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities, says disability is not a sign of weakness.
July 13, 2020
West Virginia Basketball Coach's Pay Docked $1 Million After He Uses Homophobic Slur
He was also suspended for three games.
May 12, 2023
How to Mark Tomorrow's 'Day of Silence' to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Schools
LGBTQ+ students and allies will take a vow of silence tomorrow to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.
April 13, 2023
Alok Vaid-Menon Will Not 'Tone it Down'
This genderbending creative is reclaiming fashion and beauty -- and transforming destruction into joy.
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Diversity Leader at Twitter on Making Pride a Year-Long Exercise
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"We will get through this false story line based on lies, hate, and power — and the queer community will still be there, and in all likelihood, even stronger," a mental health expert tells The Advocate.
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