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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!

The geography of longing

In a world shaped by vast landscapes and emotional distances, queer youth navigate a profound longing for connection; yet, as Matt Lifson writes in this personal essay, the very lifelines that once nurtured dreams and identities now face erasure, leaving hope hanging in delicate balance.

GOP Rep Doesn't Get Geography, Wants to Challenge Female Senators to a Duel

Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas apparently doesn't know that Alaska is not in the Northeast. 

Op-ed: DOMA and the Gap Between the Haves and Have-Nots

The fight for marriage equality doesn't end until it has nothing to do with geography or wealth.

Gov. Jared Polis Reminds Trump That Colorado Is Not a Border State

After the president said he is "building a wall in Colorado," the nation's first gay governor schooled him in "basic geography."

Can You Get the PrEP You Need? A Special Report

The first of a series on the complicated miracle drug changing the face of queer life and how its availability often depends on geography.

Gavin Newsom authorizes study on youth sports access regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation

The bill also seeks to look at inequities based on race, income, and geography, but Republicans say the goal is to rig research for transgender athletes.

The Appeal of Being Unique

Out actor Alex Newell talks about his trailblazing turn as Glee's trans teen, Wade 'Unique' Adams, and furthering the visibility of LGBT youth in his new film, Geography Club.

Silence is part of speaking up

The author of the gay teen novel Geography Club and a resident of Tacoma, Wash., hails Wednesday's Day of Silence--and questions whether all the talking expected on the Christian right's "Day of Truth" on Thursday can really counter the power of silence to support equality for LGBT students

Alex Newell on the 'Power' of Breaking Gender Norms and Touring With Adam Lambert

The Advocate caught up with Glee and Geography Club star Alex Newell to talk about his debut dance EP Power, the thrill of touring with Adam Lambert, and some advice for aspiring LGBT youth who love to perform.

25 LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age Films Charting the Teen Years

LGBTQ+ coming-of-age films from But I'm a Cheerleader to Moonlight help us remember that coming into a queer identity is a journey.

15 Snarkiest Replies to ISIS Threat of Roman Invasion

Twitter users from all over the world joined the people of Rome this week standing up with humor against an antigay invasion threat, allegedly from ISIS.

Hairspray's Nikki Blonsky Comes Out to Tune of Diana Ross Classic

Blonsky publicly declared that she's gay in a manner perfect for someone with a musical theater background. 

A Gay Man Does Good and LGBT College Students Reap the Windfall

Citigroup executive Chad Leat gifted $1 million to the University of Kansas, which will establish one of the nation's largest LGBT-centered scholarships.

Russian Newspaper Accused of Violating 'Gay Propaganda' Law

A story about a teacher who was fired for being gay drew the attention of media regulators.