Sarah McBride skewers GOP’s ‘utter shitshow’ at EMILYs List gala honoring 40 years of electing women
The transgender lawmaker said she would not participate in GOP attempts to use her for attention.
May 8, 2025
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What Is EMILY's List, the Group Sen. Laphonza Butler Led?
The group Butler ran supports pro-choice Democratic women, including LGBTQ+ ones, running for public office.
October 5, 2023
Laphonza Butler Sworn in as First Black Lesbian U.S. Senator
Vice President Kamala Harris swore Butler in on Tuesday.
October 3, 2023
Gavin Newsom Chooses Queer Democratic Activist Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat
Laphonza Butler makes history as the first out person of color in the Senate.
October 2, 2023
After Losing Roe v. Wade, How to Fight Back
Health care providers, candidates who support reproductive freedom, and people with few economic resources all need your help now.
June 24, 2022
Another LGBTQ Character Confirmed for 'Overwatch' Video Game
A canonical story reveals Soldier: 76 previously had a romantic relationship with a man.
January 8, 2019
Respected News Magazine The Economist Publishes Anti-Trans Screed
The U.K. magazine published articles offering "both sides" to the debate over trans women in sports -- and one refers to trans women as "biological males."
July 29, 2021
The Many LGBTQ+ Golden Globes Nods Unfortunately Include James Corden
The only actor nominated from The Prom was a head-scratcher. But there was much more representation to celebrate.
February 3, 2021
Book ban attempts surge to record highs in 2023
The number of titles targeted rose 65 percent over 2022, according to the American Library Association.
March 14, 2024
These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+
Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.
April 8, 2024
Hidden Sapphic gems: Discover these 20 overlooked lesbian movies
There's something for every fan of sapphic cinema here.
April 25, 2025
Laverne & Shirley Star Cindy Williams Dead at 75
The actor played Shirley in the hit sitcom and had a career spanning six decades.
January 30, 2023
What Films, TV Shows, Books & Music Did You Overlook in 2022?
2023 is your chance to catch up with these gems.
December 30, 2022
Hot Sheet: Week of March 22
This week's picks in movies, DVDs, music, and theater include a teen vampire and activist/actress/workout video queen Jane Fonda.
March 20, 2009
New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children
The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.
February 26, 2021
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.
December 9, 2024
Transgender success stories
Varying degrees of "stealth" have allowed many transgender people to be quite successful in spite of the challenges. The 12th and final installment in The Advocate's Transgender 101 series
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Seat Filler November 2010
The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene is on the verge of a nervous breakdown over Zachary Quinto in Angels in America, Miss Coco Peru, and the triumphant comeback of Pee-wee Herman.
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Whats Gay About The Golden Globes
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced its nominees for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards, which will air January 13, 2013, at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC.
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