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As the mother in ‘An Early Frost,’ Gena Rowlands helped fight the stigma of AIDS

Through her role in the 1985 film and in a public service ad, Rowlands showed a compassionate face to something that was so dreaded and feared at the time, writes John Casey.

Has America’s View on HIV Changed Since Philadelphia?

It's been decades, but how far has culture actually gone since the days of AZT? 

Gen Z Candidate Maxwell Frost: 'Partner' to LGBTQ+ Community

The Floridian, who could be the first member of Gen Z in Congress, says he's more than an ally.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"

Tell her about it

How do you stay close, stay hot, and keep bed death away from your door? Try this secret weapon: Tell the truth.

An Early Frost 25 Years Later

Executives were terrified to make the film. In spite of fears and interference, a memorable film was made with a talented cast.

Not Quite Mature

Tom Bradley's Lemur may not score points with LGBT activists, but it's entertaining nonetheless.

Inside Queer as Folk

An exclusive, uncut, and uncensored look behind the scenes on location with Showtime's big, bad, gay bombshell

The wrong battles

We know how limited our resources are in the battle for equality, and how skittish our allies. So why waste time, money, and goodwill on denouncing Family Guy and railing against a Supreme Court shoo-in like John Roberts?

Elizabeth Birch launches talk show with Pat Buchanan as guest

For the second episode of her new talk show, gay rights activist Elizabeth Birch welcomed a guest she knew much of her audience would have preferred shouting at instead of listening to: Pat Buchanan.

Gay Love in the Time of Cold War

In his new novel, Goodbye Heiko, Goodbye Berlin, Stonewall veteran Owen Levy explores a bittersweet gay romance amid the chaos of post-World War II Germany.

30 Films About HIV & AIDS That Everyone Should Watch

These movies are necessary viewing, regardless of your sexual orientation, identity, and status.

Finding Love in L.A. as AIDS Decimates the City

For World AIDS Day, don't miss this excerpt from Christopher Zyda's heart-wrenching memoir, The Storm: One Voice from the AIDS Generation.

Gale force

Queer as Folk's feisty Gale Harold takes aim against homophobia, fame, and critics of his character, Brian

11 Unforgettable HIV Storylines in TV History

Julia Sugarbaker, Pedro Zamora, and others have given us some of the best HIV storylines in TV history.

Why 'Philadelphia' Remains Relevant

The AIDS-themed film, released in a new edition for its 25th anniversary, chroncles a part of queer history that's still developing, says screenwriter Ron Nyswaner.

Op-ed: Don't Ban Drag, Say 'Thank You' Instead

The controversial decision to exclude drag performers from a pride festival in Scotland raised not only eyebrows but also the ire of a transgender writer who credits drag with inspiring her transition.