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Budapest Pride to proceed despite Hungary's LGBTQ+ event ban

A Pride parade protesting Hungary's LGBTQ+ crack down has been backed by over 30 foreign embassies – but not the United States.

Revisiting the 'West Side'

West Side Story is magnificently reborn on Broadway and Charles Kaiser attends, rubbing elbows with theater royalty including writer-director Arthur Laurents, Kathleen Turner, and Lauren Bacall.

Gotta have faith

Democrats are trying to bridge the God gap by reaching out to a new breed of "values voters." What they've found just might shock gays and lesbians in more ways than one.

Anti-woke Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik can’t define ‘woke’ at College Republicans event in Indiana

After an intersex audience member confronted her, the far-right extremist creator appeared to be at a loss for words. Again.

Trans Norwegian politician wants to give asylum to transgender people fleeing Trump's policies

"I believe it should provide grounds for asylum,” Karina Ødegård says of Trump's executive orders targeting the transgender community.

How Pulse Forged a Lasting Partnership Between Muslims and LGBTs

Trump tried to pit LGBT people against an entire religion. We refused to take the bait.

What Happens When a Queer Spy Infiltrates the Right Wing

It’s not all antigay fire and brimstone among the regular folks who make up the religious right — but even the tolerant can’t seem to detach from 'love the sinner, hate the sin.'

42 LGBTQ Valentine's Day Movies for Every Mood

Committed? Single? Cynical? Randy? We got you covered.

Seat Filler

The Advocate's queen on the New York theater scene alien-probes the 13th annual Fringe Festival to find America's top bottoms, naughtiest neighbors, and gayest presidents ever.

Judy Garland and Noel Coward Let Loose

In this excerpt from Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters, two of the greatest showbiz legends ever talk about the agony, the ecstasy, and the wilted lettuce of a life in the spotlight.

Seat Filler May 2010 Guide to Theater

Your man on the New York theater scene pulls a pre-Tonys cram session with Sean Hayes, Nathan Lane, and Vanessa Williams, but he still makes time for small stars and smaller penises off-Broadway.

The Innovators

These eight changemakers are unparalleled in their contributions to their industries -- and they're out while they're doing it.

Mark Segal: Clout Builds Community

In this third excerpt from Mark Segal's memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality, the activist talks about the long road to build LGBT senior housing in his beloved Philadelphia.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

18 Must-Read LGBT Books We Missed Last Year

Whether it's a closeted lesbian senator, bisexual professors, transgender steelworkers, or a sweet gay couple making ice cream in the Midwest, there's something for everyone on this list.

The Best Poets: Hear From Lambda's Nominees

The Advocate asked each nominated poet and poetry editor from this year's Lambda Literary Awards to submit one from their collection.

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.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"