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Billy Porter Set to Play James Baldwin in Upcoming Film

Porter will also co-write the script about the activist and writer's life.

WorldPride organizers urge global unity amid calls to boycott U.S. LGBTQ+ celebration

"I want you to know that we are working tirelessly with agencies and advocates to ensure that you are able to safely and securely travel to and from the U.S.,” Capital Pride executive director Ryan Bos said

80 glorious celeb pics from GLAAD, Frameline, and NewFest “Cheers, Queers” event at Sundance

Queer filmmakers gathered to discuss their work in an event sponsored by the groups.

Kennedy Center scrubs LGBTQ+ Pride concert after Donald Trump takeover

The show by the National Symphony Orchestra, “A Peacock Among Pigeons,” has been scrubbed from the entertainment venue’s website and ticketing system. It was scheduled for WorldPride this summer.

A senator faces off with Gen Q

A teen activist braves an antigay crowd at a Virginia town hall meeting with a conservative would-be presidential candidate, U.S. senator George Allen--and engages the senator in a debate on the Constitution and equality

Philadelphia drag group offers fabulous reward for return of stolen 'Beardmobile'

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret is offering 10,000 pounds of glitter or free gay conversion for the safe return of the missing "box truck in drag."

Karine Jean-Pierre Says Biden Is Fully Engaged on Gun Control

The president is using his "bully pulpit" to persuade Congress to act, Jean-Pierre said in the wake of another mass shooting this weekend.

Samantha Allen Explores the Growing LGBTQ Population in Red States

The author discusses her book, Real Queer America, on the LGBTQ&A podcast.

What's Wrong With Exxon?

In 2012, and again in 2013, HRC gave Exxon Mobil a negative 25 out of 100 possible points on its annual Corporate Equality Index. Here's why.

Forty Under 40: Business

David Lauterstein heads up an impressive list of out business professionals that includes Betty Young, Scott Gatz, and Chris Allen.

Pete Buttigieg Says It's ‘Almost Certain’ We've Had Gay Presidents

It's a statistical likelihood, Buttigieg said in a wide-ranging interview on Axios, in which he also denounced the current administration.

Harvey Guillén Brings Killer Visibility to 'What We Do in the Shadows'

The queer Latinx actor discusses the new season of the FX vampire comedy, in which his character Guillermo fights with Haley Joel Osment and Van Helsing heritage.

A History of The Advocate's Earliest Political Cartoons

Some of graphic artist Sam Allen's socially astute comics date as far back as The Advocate's inception in 1967. 

Pope Leo invites transgender women to Vatican lunch, but doesn't sit with them

Pope Leo is continuing Pope Francis' tradition of inviting transgender women to lunch, but not his tradition of sitting with them.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Vows to Veto Anti-Trans Legislation

Lawmakers are considering bills to ban gender-affirming care for youth and bar trans girls and women from female school sports teams.

Pope Leo says blessing same-sex weddings is 'not what the Church teaches'

Pope Leo said "the church’s teaching will continue as it is" in regards to marriage equality.

Mama Gloria Allen Dies at 76: Listen to Her Last Known Interview

We spoke with the pioneering trans elder a month before her passing.

OKCupid Unveils New Options for Gender, Sexuality

The popular dating site will now allow a select group of users to choose from a wide range of new queer identifiers.

GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.

Arizona Trans Man Shot and Killed By Police in His Own Home

The killing of Kayden Clarke in Mesa, Arizona, is the second such fatality of a trans person in the U.S. this year.