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Mahmoud v. Taylor: Everything to know about the Supreme Court case to ban LGBTQ+ books

Arguments are scheduled next week for Mahmoud v. Taylor, which could further roll back students' rights to information.

Authors of Trans-Affirming Kids' Books Come Together for Virtual Event

The international event features Camilla Gisslow, Marcus Tallberg, Jodie Patterson, and Ris iRAWniQ Anderson discussing their books, experiences, and activism. 

Key LGBTQ+ Supreme Court decisions to watch this term and what you need to know

Gender-affirming care, PrEP, and LGBTQ+ books are all on the docket.

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Emanuele Crialese on His Autobiographical Coming-of-age Trans Film, L'immensità

The acclaimed director discusses why he decided to make this personal film now and what he hopes viewers learn from the story he tells.

The 10 Best LGBT Films of 2015

It's the holiday season, which means it's time to carol. Or at least, it's time to sing our praises for Carol and the other LGBT cinematic standouts of the year.

A-List: Amy Poehler

The former SNL star has a new show, a new movie, and a new baby -- and she can't understand why nobody will do her in drag.

Attacking Kimberly Peirce Is Not a Good Idea

There is no excuse for attacking the director of Boys Don't Cry, writes Amanda Kerri.

Sarah Ann Masse Comes Out as Bisexual in Heartfelt Essay

Actor and writer Sarah Ann Masse compares coming out to her relationship with her curly hair.

More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms

Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.

Charlize Theron: The making of a Monster

For Charlize Theron, the love scenes with Christina Ricci were the easy part. Every other aspect of playing homeless serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film Monster was "extremely hard." Just days from a likely Oscar win, she opens up about her journey with Aileen, nearly breaking down on the set, and what her mother thought

The real Rosie

365 days of amazing challenges and feisty decisions turned America's sweetheart into the fighter she's always been--and The Advocate's leading lady for 2002

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

The full Paige

As the most flamboyant character on Showtime's Queer as Folk, out actor Peter Paige has given a lot of thought to the show's impact on gay lives--and on his own career and long-term relationship

I’m a Dad

Actor, singer, and all-around entertainer Sam Harris talks about his journey of adoption and the joys of taking on his latest title: father.

The Real Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton was heralded when he embarrassed Miss California and derided when he did the same to Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. So what's a guy to do when he's the most loved and most hated gay guy in America?

Peggy Sue got buried

Week 5 of Advocate contributor Dave White's American Idol recap: This week's installment was more fun than watching the Fonz jump over a big tank of sharks. Just not much more...

Jim Verraros and Jai Rodriguez on being out in a time of fewer gay celebs

Verraros, who first came to fame on American Idol, and Rodriguez, from the original Queer Eye, found they could survive and thrive.

'I don't like you tonight'

Week 6 of American Idol turns the battle of the sexes into a very girl-powered grudge match.