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Chappelle Wins Grammy for Transphobic Netflix Special

On the same night that an out transgender woman made Grammy history, the reocrding academy rewarded the comedian's transphobic content.

Elon Musk Throws Transphobic Outburst After Being Booed Onstage

The richest man in the world got booed in front of thousands during an appearance at a Dave Chappelle show. 

NBC's 'SNL' Slammed For Upcoming Dave Chappelle Hosting Gig

Why the show invited a documented transphobe to host a program that features gay and nonbinary actors is hard for critics to understand.

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26 Football Players Who Came Out of the Closet

Here's a list of gay players who made it to the end zone.

Wanda Sykes Calls Out Dave Chappelle, Embraces 'Woke' Label

The out comedian also voiced her support for the trans community.

Hundreds Rally in Netflix Walkout Over Chappelle Special Debate

Employees and their supporters gathered to support trans workers at Netflix following the company's handling of Dave Chappelle's transphobia-laden comedy special. 

Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota’s largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship — and raised even more

After rejecting Target's pledged $50,000, Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto tells The Advocate how his organization raised more than double that in less than 24 hours.

Trace Lysette blasts Dave Chappelle's new transphobic comedy special

“I don’t know what doll hurt Dave Chappelle. I really don’t. But it’s giving disgruntled client.”

Dave Chappelle — We Were Rooting for You

His latest Netflix special addresses his past issues with transgender people, but not in a thoughtful or satisfying way.

Another Colorado pastor resigns amid gay sex scandal

Just weeks after the evangelical Christian world was shaken by the gay sex scandal surrounding megachurch leader Ted Haggard, the founding pastor of a second Colorado church has resigned over gay sex allegations.

Dave Chappelle Mocks Hannah Gadsby in Ongoing Netflix Debacle

"To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience, but you will not summon me," Chappelle said in a new video.

Carlos Santana Apologizes for Transphobic Comments

He made the anti-trans remarks at a concert in July.

Why This Queer Man Hates 'A Star Is Born'

Is A Star Is Born a timeless love story, or a disturbing romanticization of addiction and codependency?

Trans Workers File Unfair Labor Practices Complaints Against Netflix

Terra Field and B. Pagels-Minor say Netflix retaliated against them for speaking out about Dave Chappelle's transphobic and homophobic jokes in his latest special.

Trans Netflix Engineer Quits; Legal Case Against Company Withdrawn

Two transgender people who had worked at Netflix and criticized its latest Dave Chappelle special have withdrawn unfair labor practices complaints against the company.

Seat Filler June 2010 The Advocates Guide to Theater

From Edie Falco as a butch ex-con to Reichen Lehmkuhl's underwear in My Big Gay Italian Wedding, your man on the New York theater scene takes in the greatest and gayest shows off-Broadway.