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KKK Members in Kentucky Pull Gun on LGBTQ+ Activists — Police Let Them Go

The men were reportedly handing out KKK recruitment cards.

Seat Filler The Advocates Guide to Theater

Your man on the New York theater scene looks back at gay love and self-loathing in the '40s, '50s, and '60s before shamelessly lusting after Broadway stars Liev Schreiber, Victor Garber, and High School Musical hunk Corbin Bleu.

All The President's Women and Men

If election 2008 sweeps a Democratic administration into office, who in our community might be walking the halls of the White House and weighing in on key policy decisions? The Advocate takes a look at some potential power players.

All the President's Men and Women

As the knock-down drag-out race for the Democratic presidential nomination wears on, LGBT political insiders have begun speculating about possible administration gigs. If Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton goes on to win in November, who might the new president tap for high-level appointments or key White House staff? The Advocate offers a sneak peek at a few of the contenders for both camps -- and a couple of unaffiliated talents either candidate may draft.

View From the Hill: The Dems

Despite a last-minute effort from President Obama, for the moment, the LGBT movement -- from big-dollar establishment donors to the grassroots troops -- seems to have turned its proverbial back on the administration.

Obama Makes Gay Ad Buys in Ohio, Texas

The Obama campaign is lavishing some of its cash advantage on LGBTs with targeted ad buys in Ohio and Texas, leading up to the critical March 4 primaries in both states (Rhode Island and Vermont also vote that day). According to Obama LGBT steering committee member Eric Stern, the campaign has just completed an ad buy with queer newspapers in the four biggest LGBT markets of those two states -- Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, and Houston.

Southern Judges Continue Defying Marriage Equality

When judges are elected instead of appointed, justice is often ceded to politics.

Its Not Just About the Hair

Michelle Obama's flips and bobs pay tribute to the classic looks of Jacqueline Kennedy, but this would-be first lady will make her own history.

All Politics Is Local

Senator Obama has taken a targeted approach to LGBT outreach at different times in this race. Now if he would just apply the same philosophy to gay media.

'Too Gay'? No Way in 'Mean Girls' Musical Parody

A new L.A. production, The Unauthorized Musical Production of Mean Gurlz, taps into and amplifies the film's queer spirit.

Antigay Mailers Flood New York Senate Races

A NSFW mailer targeting Mark Grisanti represents just some of the homophobic output from opponents of the New York State senators who supported marriage equality.

ONE Archives: The Movement Via Queer Media

An exhibit from the ONE Archives in Los Angeles showcases the role of Southern California in the creation of LGBT publishing and activism. Check out some of these daring and confrontational publications.

Seat Filler: The Advocate's Guide to the 2011-12 Broadway Season

The 2011-2012 Broadway season has officially ended, the Tony nominations have been announced, and our man on the New York theater scene has now seen every show. Here's a look at his quick and queer-skewed impressions of the busy season's complete offerings -- thriving and shuttered, honored and snubbed.