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From ‘Gomer Pyle’ to ‘Boots,' and the long, stagnant march of acceptance for the gay Marine

Opinion: 60 years after the gay actor Jim Nabors played a straight Marine, gay actor Miles Heizer plays a gay one, while being a gay Marine still demands a cover story, writes John Casey.

Gay Actor-Singer Jim Nabors, Known for 'Gomer Pyle' Series, Dead at 87

Nabors was known for contrasting talents -- countrified humor and a booming baritone singing voice.

U.S. House Members Form First Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus

U.S. representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) announced today the formation of the LGBT Equality Caucus. The 52-member bipartisan group, which includes two Republicans, marks the nation's first congressional caucus with the express purpose of advancing equal rights for LGBT people, repealing discriminatory laws and educating lawmakers on gay issues. Baldwin and Frank, both openly gay, cochair the caucus.

Aisha Dee Calls Out Bold Type's Lack of Diversity, Credits Queer Fans

In an interview with The Advocate early this summer, Dee alluded to the fact that fans would "draw their own conclusions" about a problematic storyline. 

The Bold Type's Melora Hardin Slays the Dragon Lady Stereotype

The co-star of the addictive series on the magazine world talks about portraying a three-dimensional powerhouse very different than Miranda Priestley.

Seat Filler April

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene wraps up another season with visits to 20 shows, including The Normal Heart, Sister Act, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Wonderland, War Horse, High, and more.

The Bold Type's Frank Oral Sex Talk Is Breakout TV for Queer Women

Actors Aisha Dee and Nikohl Boosheri discuss how their queer female characters made TV history in speaking openly about going down. 

31 Must-See Fall TV Shows for LGBT Viewers

There's a lot of TV. Here are the programs The Advocate's editors are most looking forward to.

The Advocate Editors' Favorite Articles of 2018

Here are the interviews, reviews, op-eds, and investigative reports that the editors of The Advocate's digital team are most proud of.

People to Watch in 2015

Actors, writers, activists, comedians and more make of the list of people to watch in the new year.

10 Shows that Made 2017 the Year of Feminist TV

Amid the election of Donald Trump, the Women's March, and the #MeToo movement, feminist TV flourished with shows like The Handmaid's Tale, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Bold Type.

PHOTOS: One Day in Big Gaylarious America

These photos prove that comedians are just like you. Maybe a little funnier. Maybe just weird.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"