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Cynthia Nixon is leaning into queer joy, art, and family between protests

The Gilded Age and And Just Like That... star graces the cover of our annual Pride issue and opens up about balancing career, family, and fighting for equality.

31 Period Films of Lesbians and Bi Women in Love That Will Take You Back

For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.

Cynthia Nixon to Portray Emily Dickinson

The solitary life of introspective poet Emily Dickinson will be brought to the screen starring Cynthia Nixon and directed by Terence Davies.

Is This Emily Dickinson and Her Female Lover

Researchers believe a newly-discovered photo may show poet Emily Dickinson with Kate Scott Turner, a woman rumored to have been the poet's lover.

'Dickinson' Liberates the Queerness of Emily — and Its Audience

Dickinson creator Alena Smith and star Hailee Steinfeld on the addicting series's queer DNA. 

Molly Shannon Re-Gays Emily Dickinson in 'Wild Nights'

The Wild Nights With Emily actress talks portraying the late poet as an "LGBTQ hero" and relating to her struggles with sexism.

How Dickinson's Emily and Sue Became One of TV's Great Queer Romances

Stars Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Hunt, and creator Alena Smith chat with The Advocate about how Emily comes fully into her queer identity in season 3. 

Wonderfully Queer 'Dickinson' Teases Third and Final Season

The Apple TV+ series that stars Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson and Ella Hunt as her one true love will end its run. 

Dickinson's Ella Hunt Comes Out as Queer in 'Attitude' and Identity

"i love women i love women i love women i love women i love women."

Lynn Shelton Dies; Bi Helmer of 'Little Fires Everywhere,' Queer Films

Shelton, who called herself a "shy bisexual," was known for such queer-inclusive indie films as Humpday and My Sister's Sister.

LGBTQ and Female-Led Films Hustlers, Booksmart Land Spirit Award Noms

Judy and Portrait of a Lady on Fire have also been honored with nominations. 

Women's Prize Defends Nominee Torrey Peters From Transphobic Attack

The American author has received hateful blowback since releasing her critically-acclaimed novel, Detransition, Baby.

More Lesbians on Broadcast TV than Gay Men for First Time

There was also a record-high percentage of overall LGBTQ+ characters on scripted prime-time television.

And the Winners of Outfest 2018 Are...

After 10 days of movies, panels, and parties, Los Angeles's premier LGBT film festival has picked the next class of what to watch! 

Remembering the Great, Gay Filmmaker Terence Davies, a Poet of Cinema

Davies, considered one of the finest filmmakers of his generation, leaves a legacy of beautiful, haunting movies.

20 LGBTQ+ shows to watch while Apple TV+ is free this weekend

The streaming service is not only free for the weekend it's packed with must-see queer content you probably have missed.

What to know about pronouns for International Pronouns Day

The Trevor Project recently released a helpful guide to gender identities and pronouns.

Time and Tide

Christine Quinn Attempts to Clarify Calling Cynthia Nixon an 'Unqualified Lesbian'

The former speaker of the NYC Council tried to tone down her statements in which she called Nixon "unqualified" while also misidentifying the bi actress as a lesbian.