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The Kilted Age: Claybourne Elder on parenting, queer history, and fashion

The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

15 Photos of What Gay Fatherhood Looks Like

Dads is a journey into queer fatherhood in the U.S. More than 40 families are portrayed by Belgian photographer Bart Heynen.

Steps to Gay Fatherhood: The Panic Will Pass

Being a dad to twins could incite a panic, but not for the reasons you'd expect.

NYC Cabaret Celebrates Gay Fatherhood

Justin Daniel's officially alive follows his path to parenthood with songs by David Bowie, John Mayer, and Stephen Sondheim.

Gay Fatherhood, Step 4: Accept the Imperfect

Are gay parents allowed to be as imperfect as everyone else?

Gay Fatherhood, Step 3: Just Surviving The First Week

Raising babies means teaching them the basics, but you learn a few things along the way, too.

Gay Fatherhood, Step 2: Learn the New Birds and Bees

For LGBT people, having children isn't what your parents once told you about. So what is it?

Eugene Levy reflects on fatherhood with a gay son, ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ and strategic allyship

The Emmy-winning actor spoke with The Advocate before he accepted Equality PAC's Nancy Pelosi Equality Ally Award at a gala.

Gay Fatherhood, Step 1: Stop Pretending You Don't Want to Be a Dad

It took our editorial director years to start a family -- because society told him to stop trying.

ICYMI: Some of Our Best Stories of 2014

Check out our timeline of solid stories throughout 2014

Vatican Scrubs Pope's Endorsement of 'Psychiatry' for Gay Children

The Holy See issued a clarification around remarks that appeared to cast same-sex attraction as a "mental illness."

Op-ed: Empire's Queer Family of Color Is the Real 'New Normal'

It's not just up to Hollywood to show LGBT parents exist -- it's up to us, too.

The New Lesbian Dad

How some women are reinventing what it means to be a parent.

Why Gay Men Should Wear Pink Ribbons

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one group is urging all LGBT people to join the fight for a cure.

Actor Michael Kearns Talks Sex Scandals Fatherhood and the Happy Hustler

From the Happy Hustler to Beverly Hills 90210, actor Michael Kearns has seen -- and done -- it all. His biggest accomplishment: his whip-smart 17-year-old daughter.

Alec Mapa: 'Baby Daddy, Find Your Light'

Our Parenting writer, Frank Lowe, had the opportunity to go behind the scenes with Alec Mapa to discuss his current stand-up special, Baby Daddy.

A Gay 'Real World' Star's Unexpected Journey to Fatherhood

Karamo Brown found out that life actually starts getting real when the cameras stop rolling -- and you discover you're a father.

Why Television Is Outpacing Film in Diversity

Wilson Cruz, Paris Barclay, Outfest Fusion's Taj Paxton, and Anjelica Huston weigh in on the growing divide between television and film in featuring LGBT people, especially those of color.

Fatherhood Is Finally Within Reach for Some Gay Men in China

LGBTQ family-building is in its infancy in China, and it has the potential to create long-lasting cultural change.