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15 of the gayest Summer Olympic sports

All sports are homoerotic, honestly, but these 15 Olympic contests take the gold.

Greek politicians lose their minds over Alexander the Great's gay romance in Netflix show

If Greek parliament members are upset to learn Alexander the Great had same-sex relations, we have some bad news for them about Greek history.

Yes, there's evidence that Alexander the Great was gay or bi

It's not just an invention of Netflix, contrary to what conservatives are asserting.

Dear conservatives: Yes, ancient Greece was gay as hell

A new Netflix series about Alexander the Great has conservative bigots up in arms about its portrayal of queerness. Little do they know that ancient Greece was gay AF!

Archaeologist Uncovers Erotic Graffiti From Ancient Greece

Carvings of large phalluses and accompanying inscriptions point to a lack of taboo toward gay sex in this time period.

15 LGBT Love Stories From Ancient Greece and Rome

October is LGBT History Month. In celebration, here are love stories that have survived the ages.

Out and About with Sasheer Zamata

The recently out actor and comedian shares her travel must-haves, hidden LGBTQ+ gems, and how her journeys have broadened her perspective.

Why Alexander wont meet Oscar

As the Oscar nominations are announced--and pass over Oliver Stone's epic that cast Colin Farrell as the bisexual Greek conqueror with an Irish brogue--Advocate.com finally finds the truth about the same-sex footage that you didn't get to see

Death Becomes Denis O'Hare

As True Blood's new vampire king, Denis O'Hare explains why it doesn't suck to be old, gay, and sometimes naked.

Democrats embrace ‘weird’ label, turning tables on conservative rhetoric often used against queer people

Republicans want to believe they're 'normal,' but their freakouts over LGBTQ+ issues prove they're anything but.

'Alexander' revisited

Arts and entertainment editor Corey Scholibo speaks with Oliver Stone about this week's DVD release of the third and final version of his controversial film Alexander.

Op-ed: Let's Make Queer Studies More Accessible

One student wonders if the world of queer academia is too narrow-minded.

The First 'Finding Prince Charming': Remembering 'Boy Meets Boy'

Logo's Finding Prince Charming is a gay twist on The Bachelor, yet Bravo did the same thing 13 years ago (with an exploitative straight twist). Read our July 2003 cover story on Boy Meets Boy below.

The dating game

Meet reality TV's Gay Bachelor Number 1--and find out why some are concerned about the straight twist in Bravo's Boy Meets Boy

Seat Filler: Best NYC Theater of 2011

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene counts down the top 10 LGBT-inclusive productions of the past year.

What Happened Inside the Supreme Court

As oral arguments for and against marriage equality conclude, we're getting our first look at what took place at the nation's high court.

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Seat Filler April

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene wraps up another season with visits to 20 shows, including The Normal Heart, Sister Act, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Wonderland, War Horse, High, and more.

Discover the origins and meanings of these 36 Pride flags

Confused? Our comprehensive Pride flag list will help you understand the importance of queer flagging.