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Greg Louganis to Auction Three Olympic Medals to Benefit HIV/AIDS Group

The gay diver said each of the medals, and one very special speedo, up for auction has a story to tell.

How Time Flies

In 1979 the story of a 15-year-old boy jarred life partners Emery Hetrick, a psychiatrist, and Damien Martin, a professor at New York University, out of their comfortable existence.

Why Gays Will Go Gaga for 'La La Land'

The film is about a straight couple, but don't be deceived. There's much for LGBT viewers to fall for in this musical movie.

How Tobacco Companies Harm the LGBTQ+ Community

Tobacco companies have long profited off LGBTQ+ and Black communities, and it's time for stricter regulation.

Trump Nominee: Satan Makes Trans Kids, Same-Sex Marriage 'Disgusting'

Jeff Mateer -- who could be deciding on your rights -- is as radical as they get.

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Margot Robbie, Jean Smart, Cast on Queerness, Gender, Race in Babylon

Babylon's Robbie, Smart, Diego Calva, Li Jun Li, and Jovan Adepo chat with The Advocate about how the film addresses old Hollywood's treatment of race and queer people.

25 LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age Films Charting the Teen Years

LGBTQ+ coming-of-age films from But I'm a Cheerleader to Moonlight help us remember that coming into a queer identity is a journey.

Excerpt: In 'Doubting Thomas,' Soccer Practice Sparks Gay Lust & Pain

A student-athlete confronts internal and external homophobia in this passage from a novel by Matthew Clark Davison.

The Dance Performance of the Year

Out dancer Darius Hickman made TV history with a powerful performance addressing gender expression.

Mj Rodriguez Dedicates Outfest Award to Her Mom, Blanca's Inspiration

The Pose actress revealed the spiritual basis of her beloved housemother character at the Outfest Legacy Awards.

What Happens When the Gay Best Friend is A Lesbian?

The Sundance breakout Juliet, Naked turns the GBF trope on its head.

Trans Artist Cassils’ Latest Project: Canning Sh*t From Andy Warhol

Their $HT Coin series speaks to racial and gender inequality in the art world.

‘I violate every policy’: Police LGBTQ+ liaison officer in Kentucky under fire amid civil rights lawsuits

Police leaders tapped Ullrich as one of the department’s LGBTQ+ liaisons in 2023, despite multiple allegations of civil rights violations against him already on file in federal court.

Here's a Message of Trans Joy in These Challenging Times

While it may sometimes seem like being trans means a life of hardship, we know that the reality is that being trans is beautiful, and that so many of us are living, surviving, and thriving.

Outfest Announces Virtual and Drive-In Screenings of Over 160 Films

The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ film festival reveals its lineup and new format.

Black Gay Candidates Make History With Primary Wins in Texas

Venton Jones and Christian Manuel-Hayes are poised to be the first Black gay men in the legislature, and Black lesbian Jolanda Jones is likely to be reelected.

Democrat Melanie Stansbury triggers Marjorie Taylor Greene into gavel-banging meltdown at House hearing—again

The New Mexico congresswoman continues to get under the Georgia Republican's skin. “Madam Chair, calm down," she said to Greene.

Outfest Opens Festival With a 'Changing of the Guard' in Leadership

The LGBTQ film festival began with an emotional send-off to Christopher Racster and a welcome for its new executive director, Damien Navarro.

Outfest Announces Its Must-See Lineup of LGBTQ+ Cinema For 2021

The nation's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival celebrates its 39th anniversary.