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Tori Cooper's Work Is Trans Liberation
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Tori Cooper's Work Is Trans Liberation

This Advocate of the Year knows all LGBTQ+ people deserve health and happiness.

Sheryl Lee Ralph's 'Dreamgirls' Role Shaped Her Destiny as an HIV and LGBTQ+ Activist
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Sheryl Lee Ralph's 'Dreamgirls' Role Shaped Her Destiny as an HIV and LGBTQ+ Activist

Ralph, one of our Advocates of the Year, recently said, "nobody ever mentioned the fact that we lost a third of our original [Dreamgirls] company to AIDS."

Nancy Pelosi's Possible House Successor Places His Gay Identity Front and Center
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Nancy Pelosi's Possible House Successor Places His Gay Identity Front and Center

Calif. Sen. Scott Wiener, one of our Advocates of the Year, is a worthy heir to both Pelosi and another San Francisco icon, Harvey Milk.

13 Reasons' Tommy Dorfman Plots Second Act: Queer Media Mogul
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13 Reasons' Tommy Dorfman Plots Second Act: Queer Media Mogul

Dorfman, one of our Advocates of the Year, launched and curated a space for and by LGBTQ+ creatives.

From 'Heather' to Harvey to Matthew Shepard, Lesléa Newman Chronicles Queer History
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From 'Heather' to Harvey to Matthew Shepard, Lesléa Newman Chronicles Queer History

This author, and one of our Advocates of the Year, has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history for over 30 years.

Gender Whisperer Alok Is an Advocate of the Year
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Gender Whisperer Alok Is an Advocate of the Year

This author and performance artist is showing the world the way forward on love, gender, and handling cruelty.

A Mother's Nature: Jamie Lee Curtis Is Our Advocate of the Year
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Jamie Lee Curtis is Our Advocate of the Year

The Oscar-winning iconopens up about growing up in Hollywood, her passion for helping others, and learning to be the best parent she can to her trans daughter.

Emily Hampshire Breaks Down Her Celebrity Jeopardy Appearance (Exclusive)
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Emily Hampshire Talks 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' and Supporting GLAAD

Emily Hampshire tells Equal Entertainment why she chose to raise money for LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD on Celebrity Jeopardy!

Sarah Ann Masse Comes Out as Bisexual in Heartfelt Essay
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Sarah Ann Masse Comes Out as Bisexual in Heartfelt Essay

Actor and writer Sarah Ann Masse compares coming out to her relationship with her curly hair.

Nell Carter
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Queer History Lecture Prompts Vengeance From Alabama GOP

After the state archives hosted a discussion on Alabama's queer icons, like Nell Carter, Republican senators vowed retribution.

Giovanni's Room
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The Nation's Oldest LGBTQ+ Bookstore Is Ready for 50 More Years

This is how Philadelphia's Giovanni's Room survived AIDS, gentrification, the internet, and COVID.

Jaboukie Comes Out of the (Musical) Closet
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Jaboukie Comes Out of the (Musical) Closet

The comedian has been making music for years, but is now releasing his debut album, All who can’t hear must feel.

Gio Benitez
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Waking Up to Gio Benitez, GMA Weekend's Out Star

Benitez brings no shortage of knowledge, authenticity, and kindness to his role of journalist and morning personality.

89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive
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89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive

Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Director Kelley Kali Talks Sexy Queer Horror Film 'Jagged Mind'
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Director Kelley Kali Talks Sexy Queer Horror Film 'Jagged Mind'

The time-loop thriller premieres Thursday, June 15 on Hulu.