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ACLU and LGBTQ+ groups defend Maryland schools' LGBTQ+ curriculum in Supreme Court filing

The battle over LGBTQ+ inclusion in school curricula is heating up at the U.S. Supreme Court with several rights groups filing amicus briefs in support of a Maryland school district.

Maryland Parents Ask Judge to Allow Students to Avoid LGBTQ+ Books

The parents say that if their children have to read books about or by LGBTQ+ people, that would violate their rights to religious freedom.

Teacher Resigns Over Oklahoma Law Censoring LGBTQ+, Other Books

The English teacher had more than 500 books in her classroom library.

Sherri Shepherd Apologizes for Antigay Comments

The View cohost says comments she made during a recent interview were misinterpreted to make her appear homophobic.

'Mx' -- Dictionary's First Trans-Affirming Honorific?

But some worry that its possibly confusing pronunciation could hamper the term's continued usage.

Paris Entertainment

Paris offers diversions all day and all night. With some strategic planning to make sure you secure tickets in advance, you can really make the most of this magical city.

Boy Wonder

At 27, Nico Muhly is one of classical music's brightest young talents. We catch up with the prodigy as he takes time off from writing his first opera for the Met and hits the road to perform works from his new album, Mothertongue

Hannah Gadsby Takes On Autism, J.K. Rowling, Anti-Vaxxers in 'Douglas'

The out Australian comedian talks to The Advocate about her new Netflix special, Harry Potter, and life on the autism spectrum.

Celebrate the History of Queer Comics with No Straight Lines

Fantagraphics Books and award-winning cartoonist Justin Hall have produced a definitive collection of the greatest LGBT comics created over the last four decades.

Karla Sofía Gascón gives emotional speech as 'Emilia Pérez' wins Golden Globe

"The light always wins over darkness," she said while accepting the award for Best Picture - Musical or Comedy.

Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming Actors Make Tony Awards History

J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell are the first out nonbinary or gender-nonconforming actors to receive Tony nominations.

Nicky Doll: 'I Would Have Won' 'Drag Race' If I Had English Fluency

And for the Parisian drag performer, it would be an "honor" to host a version of RuPaul's Drag Race in France.

'Gay Is OK' Artwork Taken Down, Allegedly Likened to Nazi Flag

The incident happened at a school in Athens, Ga., and some parents say it's part of a pattern of discrimination.

How 'Dominatrix' Drag Queens Whipped 'To Wong Foo' Stars Into Shape

NBC's Today re-released vintage interviews with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.

Cruising on the High Seas

Traditionally afraid of gay cruises, one man takes his chances with a gay cruise company aboard an otherwise straight ship and lives to tell about it.

Broadway Star Brian Bedford Dead at 80

The Tony-winning performer is survived by his husband, fellow actor Tim MacDonald.

Omar Sharif Jr. Carries Weight of Arab World

The Fighters: Grandson of two famous actors, Omar Sharif Jr. follows in their footsteps on screen, but also works to improve lives of LGBT people in the Arab world.

Women Who Paved the Way: Cabaret Singer Claire Waldoff

Today's woman to know for Women's History Month: lesbian cabaret singer Claire Waldoff.