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Allison Russell speaks out after Tennessee Republicans' snub: 'Pretty blatant'

Instead of focusing on the "blatant" behavior of state Republicans, Allison Russell says "we need to motivate, encourage, and empower the voters in Tennessee to show up at the polls."

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America's most powerful gay magazine turns 40 this year. Join us as we count down to our gala 40th anniversary issue--because the celebration is for you.

Hot Sheet for March 1, 2013

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Outfest film gets "experimental," the world goes Brad, and Broadway finally gets kinky.

Documentary Ensures We Don't Forget the Black Cat

A brutal police raid sparked The Advocate and a national movement — watch a recreation from the upcoming doc, A Long Road to Freedom: The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years.

Emmys Snub Transgender Stars of 'Pose,' 'Euphoria'

A breakout year for transgender actors went unrecognized by the Television Academy.

Before Stonewall, There Was The Black Cat Protest

The organizer of the 1967 Black Cat protest, Alexei Romanoff recalls the details of the watershed moment for LGBTQ rights. 

Allison Russell prays for radical empathy and compassion in her and Annie Lennox's 'Superlover'

Russell and the legendary musician join forces on a song about nonviolence as a revolutionary act.

Bette Midler Teases Sanderson Sisters Reunion in 'Hocus Pocus' Special

The virtual event benefits the New York Restoration Project.

Malek, Ali, Criss, and Oh Win Major SAG Awards in Queer Roles

Malek won for playing Freddie Mercury following a week of controversy around Bohemian Rhapsody and director Bryan Singer.  

Ronan Farrow Confirms Rumors He's Part of LGBT Community

After making clear he's part of the community, the journalist spoke about the future of the #MeToo movement and his personal inspirations.

Los Angeles becomes one of the first cities to recognize National Coming Out Day

The city voted on Friday to recognize the LGBTQ+ holiday first celebrated in 1988.

Black transgender woman Amber Minor killed in Missouri on Christmas Eve

Minor was shot to death in Raytown, near Kansas City.

Are gay bars still safe spaces, or are they straight people's playgrounds?

In an era where queer acceptance flourishes, the essence of gay bars evolves, igniting questions of belonging and identity.

Q&A: Tommie Watkins

The Reverend Tommie Watkins knows discrimination. After the aspiring pilot was pressured to quit the U.S. Naval Academy in 1997 for being gay, he was refused ordination as a deacon by the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 2000. Now at age 31 the Miami Beach, Fla., resident heads the Watkins Group LLC, which helps faith- and community-based organizations reach out to men of color. And he has published Living Out Loud, a book about overcoming homophobia in and out of the black community.

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Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe Are Powerful in 'Harriet' Trailer

Tony winner Erivo plays Tubman, who escaped slavery only to risk her life multiple times to save others.