40 years later, the hope and the hurt of 'St. Elmo’s Fire'
Opinion: Times were tough for me back then. So I made things up around the film’s characters Alec and Kevin, writes John Casey.
July 2, 2025
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an early frost
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.
August 15, 2024
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.
November 10, 2010
30 Films About HIV & AIDS That Everyone Should Watch
These movies are necessary viewing, regardless of your sexual orientation, identity, and status.
December 1, 2023
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.
December 1, 2020
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?
April 21, 2020
Not Quite Mature
Tom Bradley's Lemur may not score points with LGBT activists, but it's entertaining nonetheless.
April 16, 2008
Gale force
Queer as Folk's feisty Gale Harold takes aim against homophobia, fame, and critics of his character, Brian
January 23, 2001
Inside Queer as Folk
An exclusive, uncut, and uncensored look behind the scenes on location with Showtime's big, bad, gay bombshell
November 21, 2000
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.
March 23, 2015
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?
September 1, 2005
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.
December 6, 2018
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.
August 29, 2022
Watch Sarah McBride troll absent Republicans hours ahead of another Trump government shutdown
Hours ahead of the third government shutdown under Donald Trump's watch, the Democratic congresswoman posted a video looking for her GOP colleagues.
September 30, 2025
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!"
June 23, 2014
Every queer baker, host & guest who's made 'The Great British Bake Off' extra sweet
From gay bankers to drag kings and bisexual icons, these are the fabulous faces who've turned Bake Off into Britain's softest — and sweetest — queer revolution.
October 31, 2025
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.
August 22, 2005
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.
July 31, 2015