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Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

Op-ed: Would You Pass This Autistic Woman's Dating Test?

Sometimes dating can be tough with autism, but it helps weed out the wrong people.

Hannah Gadsby Takes On Autism, J.K. Rowling, Anti-Vaxxers in 'Douglas'

The out Australian comedian talks to The Advocate about her new Netflix special, Harry Potter, and life on the autism spectrum.

Adam Faison Wants Queer Kids to Know 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay'

The gay actor discusses the groundbreaking Freeform series from Josh Thomas, which breaks taboos on queer sex, autism, and death.

Wife of Florida Anti-Drag Lawmaker to Host ‘Sultry’ Performance Event for Nonprofit

Images of the event show women in revealing costumes — something that could be illegal under Florida state Rep. Randy Fine's proposed bill.

Hannah Gadsby to Appear in, Produce More Specials for Netflix

The out comedian will film a solo show in Sydney and will produce and host a special featuring gender-diverse comics.

Rosie O'Donnell: 'Donald Trump Is Mentally Unstable'

The out entertainer is getting louder about her criticism of the president-elect as the date of his inauguration nears.

Love on the Spectrum's Pari wants to have a 'train-themed wedding' with her girlfriend Tina

Pari Kim from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum tells The Advocate about her relationship with Tina and her hopes for the future.

'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' Shows 'Dual Spectrum' of Autism & LGBTQ

The series introduces a same-sex love story inspired by findings that a high number of people on the spectrum also identify under the LGBTQ umbrella.

Rosie Comes Out About Daughter's Autism After Calling Trump's Son Autistic

In a post to her personal website, the lesbian comedian said her 3-year-old daughter was diagnosed with autism in September.

Everything's Gonna Be Okay Stars on Benchmark 'Dual-Spectrum' Wedding

The wedding between characters Matilda and Drea, who are queer and on the autism spectrum, is a first for TV.  

Mel Baggs, Noted Non-Binary and Autistic Blogger, Dies at 39

The writer and thinker garnered national attention with their 2007 film In My Language.

Candidate Who Blamed Gays for Disasters Wins Ill. Primary

Republican Susanne Atanus, who said 'God is angry' at gays, pulls off a primary win but faces a popular Democratic incumbent in the general election.

Wife of New White House Aide Has DisturbingTwitter History

Darla Shine, wife of Bill Shine, has a history of racist, sexist, and transphobic tweets.

Queer erotica author Chuck Tingle uninvited from Texas book event over face mask

Chuck Tingle says he was uninvited from the Texas Library Association's annual literature conference over the mask which he says helps him.

The Intersectionality of Autism and Homosexuality

Louis Molnar wants the world to know that, just like being gay, being autistic is nothing to be ashamed of.

Out 'Prison Break' Star Wentworth Miller Reveals Autism Diagnosis

The actor says he is not yet ready to be an advocate regarding the disability, though.

Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired Over Autism Display Mistaken for LGBTQ+ Support

They intended to support autism awareness and neurodiversity, but were fired because conservatives in town thought their colorful display supported the LGBTQ+ community.

'Everything’s Gonna Be Okay' Star Josh Thomas Breaks New Ground

The new comedy Everything's Gonna Be Okay is breaking ground by making death, family, and autism... funny.

Champions of Pride 2023: Comedian and Author Fern Brady

In her new book, the bisexual comic offers an honest and humorous look at her life, from dealing with undiagnosed autism to becoming a rising star in stand-up.

His beautiful mind

Inside the brain of an autistic savant lies a parallel universe.