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Minnesota Republican wins, other gay candidates fail in Tuesday primaries

While Minnesota GOP state senator Paul Koering (pictured), who came out as gay since his last election, beat back a primary challenge from an antigay opponent, and same-sex marriage advocate Eliot Spitzer decisively won New York's Democratic gubernatorial nomination, other gay and gay-friendly candidates lost in their primary battles Tuesday.

Arts & Entertainment

Golden Globe Nominees Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz & More on Their Acclaimed Projects

We spoke with Golden Globes nominees Rustin’s Colman Domingo, Dead Ringers’ Rachel Weisz, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, and others about queer identity and more. Here's what they had to say.

political movies and TV shows including Mr Smith Goes to Washington, Madam Secretary, and A Face in the Crowd

Arts & Entertainment

For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time

These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.

1960 JFK supporters hold posters reading A TIME FOR GREATNESS KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT Democratic National Convention Los Angeles California

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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.

Minnesota Republican wins, other gay candidates fail in Tuesday primaries

Queer Comics: Josh Trujillo's Love Machines

Love and technology intersect in a curious comic anthology featuring robots, bikes, and some excited appliances.

'Pride' Spans 60 Years of LGBTQ+ History With Eps From Queer Directors

The trailer for the FX docuseries from directors including Cheryl Dunye, Andrew Ahn, and Yance Ford is out now.

LGBT Community Pays Final Respects to Frank Kameny

George Santos Refunds More Than He Earns in Donations: Report

According to his federal elections filings, the gay New York congressman returned more donations than he received in the first quarter of 2023.

New York’s NewFest 2023 Can’t Miss Films: View the Full Lineup

George C. Wolfe’s Rustin opens the LGBTQ+ film festival while the Annette Bening-starrer Nyad is named U.S. Centerpiece.

Golden Globe Nominees Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz & More on Their Acclaimed Projects

We spoke with Golden Globes nominees Rustin’s Colman Domingo, Dead Ringers’ Rachel Weisz, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, and others about queer identity and more. Here's what they had to say.

130 Reps Present Strike Against DOMA

130 members of Congress filed a joint amicus brief supportive of a lesbian couple challenging DOMA in court.

It's Not Only the Left Taking Lessons From January 6, Trump Is Too

Expect Republicans to put forward extreme, anti-LGBTQ+ candidates who would gleefully subvert an election or allow an insurrection.

Lessons Learned

Students Return to Florida Schools Now Under 'Don't Say Gay' Law

(CNN) Contentious laws went into effect in Florida during the summer recess that restrict how schools teach topics linked to race and sexual orientation.

Gay Directors The Help Gets Best Picture Oscar Nod

For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time

These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.

Liberals and Their Invisible Homophobia

It's not just homophobia from conservatives we have to worry about. Liberals can be just as baldly antigay -- often without reproach.

Elaine Paige Good Times and Bum Times

The musical theater legend looks back at a storied career, from originating the lead roles in Evita, Cats, Chess, to her latest showstopper in the acclaimed revival of Follies.

PHOTOS: New Zealand's First Married Same-Sex Couples

As marriage equality took effect in New Zealand Monday morning, Kiwis across the nation exchanged I do's on land and in the air.

Kramer on Kramer

On the publishing of his magnum opus, The American People, famed author Andrew Holleran asks our angriest activist all that he has learned.

What is the Democratic National Convention? A brief history of its battles, protests, and celebrations

It's been going on since 1832. Here's what it's all about.

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Opinion: Times were tough for me back then. So I made things up around the film’s characters Alec and Kevin, writes John Casey.

Love and technology intersect in a curious comic anthology featuring robots, bikes, and some excited appliances.

The trailer for the FX docuseries from directors including Cheryl Dunye, Andrew Ahn, and Yance Ford is out now.

According to his federal elections filings, the gay New York congressman returned more donations than he received in the first quarter of 2023.

George C. Wolfe’s Rustin opens the LGBTQ+ film festival while the Annette Bening-starrer Nyad is named U.S. Centerpiece.

We spoke with Golden Globes nominees Rustin’s Colman Domingo, Dead Ringers’ Rachel Weisz, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, and others about queer identity and more. Here's what they had to say.

130 members of Congress filed a joint amicus brief supportive of a lesbian couple challenging DOMA in court.

Expect Republicans to put forward extreme, anti-LGBTQ+ candidates who would gleefully subvert an election or allow an insurrection.

(CNN) Contentious laws went into effect in Florida during the summer recess that restrict how schools teach topics linked to race and sexual orientation.

These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.

It's not just homophobia from conservatives we have to worry about. Liberals can be just as baldly antigay -- often without reproach.

The musical theater legend looks back at a storied career, from originating the lead roles in Evita, Cats, Chess, to her latest showstopper in the acclaimed revival of Follies.

As marriage equality took effect in New Zealand Monday morning, Kiwis across the nation exchanged I do's on land and in the air.

On the publishing of his magnum opus, The American People, famed author Andrew Holleran asks our angriest activist all that he has learned.

It's been going on since 1832. Here's what it's all about.