The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book
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May 30, 2025
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Developers Reveal LGBT-Inclusive Video Game Sequel Will Feel 'Familiar'
Makers of the Mass Effect video game series have been teasing bits about the next chapter in the popular video game series.
December 22, 2013
Remembering the History of the UpStairs Lounge
The creator of a new musical about New Orleans's UpStairs Lounge fire says gay tragedies too easily fade from our collective memory.
June 6, 2017
The Stonewall Rioters Would Be in Disbelief at What Transpired Since
It's been a half-century of horror and progress.
June 28, 2019
Here’s why Republicans are poised to dismantle marriage equality
It’s a perfect storm of a conservative court, the Project 2025 ethos running the next administration, and anti-LGBTQ+ congressional leaders, writes John Casey.
December 8, 2024
Any Gay With a Lisp Has a Hero in Biden and Amanda Gorman
All of us tormented for speech impediments saw two people with the same condition succeed.
January 22, 2021
53 years ago, Jack Baker and Michael McConnell became the first same-sex couple to wed
Their story is about a lifetime of love, commitment, and staying in the fight to prove that their marriage was legit.
September 4, 2024
This Trans Republican Thinks Trump's Military Ban Could Lead to Positive Change
Jennifer Williams, the first out trans delegate at the Republican National Convention, sees a silver lining in the president's ban on transgender military service.
August 11, 2017
Stage Doubt, Screen Doubt
On Broadway, Doubt -- the story of a steely nun facing off against a heroic priest, whom she fixates on for giving special attention to the school's only black (effeminate) kid -- worked because of a top notch cast and its unique brand of stylized narrative. If only the excellent Meryl Streep and Viola Davis were enough to make the movie work quite so well.
December 18, 2008
Sue Bird Leads Team to WNBA Finals While Playing With Broken Nose
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are bowing down to the queen of basketball.
September 5, 2018
How Homophobia Impacted the NYPD's Search for a Serial Killer
The clip comes from HBO's Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York.
July 12, 2023
'Last Call': Take a First Look at HBO's Queer True Crime Series
The four-part docuseries premieres July 9 on HBO and Max.
June 28, 2023
5 People Killed at Gay Club in Colorado Springs, At Least 18 Injured
The mass shooting happened on Saturday night.
November 20, 2022
Paula Poundstone Takes Our Questions
Just before she entertains crowds at a big benefit for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, the comedian talks to us about her experiences with HIV.
April 17, 2013
New Queer Love Blossoms Between Young Men in 'Summer of 85'
The latest from gay French director Francois Ozon is filled with the headiness of new desire in the trailer for the film.
June 24, 2020
The first seven out of 569 miles
This Southern California soccer mom and lesbian is now on the road, walking the coastline from San Diego to San Francisco to raise LGBT visibility. This is the first of her dispatches from the road.
April 12, 2006
'Supergirl' Breaks New Ground With Trans Superhero
A fascinating character on The CW series is getting attention for all the right reasons.
December 11, 2018