Everything you need to know about homonormativity – including a definition
Unpacking the dangers of homonormativity in queer communities.
October 2, 2024
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The Avoidable Death of Thomas Disch
On July 4, 2008, the out science fiction writer shot himself in his New York apartment. Could gay marriage have saved him?
July 29, 2008
After the Fall
Oscar Wilde's only grandson, Merlin Holland, wants to shed light on the years that followed his grandfather's infamous imprisonment.
June 19, 2008
WATCH: School Bans Girl Because She Has Two Moms
The San Diego school cited its policy against 'sexual immorality' and 'homosexual lifetstyle' in its decision to kick out the girl.
September 28, 2015
Alpha Phi Alpha's transgender ban is a step backward in protecting 'masculinity'
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. approved a transgender member ban, perpetuating a history of exclusion and aligning with far-right ideals. How much more suppression will its members endure to fit into this narrow view of maleness, writes a fellow Alpha member.
July 26, 2024
Sharon Gless (Finally) Goes Gay
She's best known for playing the role of an outspoken, eccentric, overbearing PFLAG mom on Queer as Folk, a tough cop named Cagney on Cagney & Lacey, and most recently the mouthy mother on Burn Notice. But Sharon Gless has returned to gay and lesbian audiences playing a new kind of role: an actual lesbian.
December 17, 2008
Like Mike Johnson, Pete Hegseth is another Republican obsessed with gay sex
Opinion: Between outlawing firearms or affection, they’re hellbent on making gay sex the real crime, writes John Casey.
August 12, 2025
Broadway Legend André De Shields Finally Gets His Flowers
The acclaimed actor talks about the five decades he's spent working on Broadway, being a long-term survivor of HIV, and why he describes himself as "an unreconstructed hippie."
June 28, 2022
10 Must-See Films About Women from 2016
The Oscars rarely awards best picture nominations -- let alone trophies -- to films about women that don't focus on a heterosexual love story. These 10 excellent films from 2016 are about women, regardless of their relation to men.Â
March 3, 2017
Pope Francis: One Year In, Door Slightly Ajar for LGBTs
Progress for LGBT people in the religious sphere will not mirror advances at the ballot box or in the courts, but Pope Francis is showing how it's possible.
March 10, 2014
See you next Tuesday
Simon finally applauds Taylor Hicks, and Elliott takes his Donny Hathaway CD collection home.
May 19, 2006
Gay Is Good: The Letters of Franklin Kameny
The activism of Frank Kameny is brought to vivid life by a new book of his forthright, forward-thinking letters, proving the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.
October 15, 2014
How Chuck Holmes Engineered Gay Beauty
Appreciating and lamenting the influence of a porn king.
April 13, 2016
2003 Person of the Year: V. Gene Robinson
A look back at The Advocate's first ever interview with openly gay Rev. V. Gene Robinson, who will be delivering the invocation for President-elect Barack Obama this Sunday at a pre-inauguration event at the Lincoln Memorial.
January 17, 2009
Person of the Year: V. Gene Robinson
As the renewed debate over equal marriage rights has shown, at the root of all opposition to gay and lesbian rights lies religious conviction. In 2003 one gay man stood resolutely at the center of the contentious battle to shift religion away from hatred and exclusion and toward love and equality. V. Gene Robinson--elected bishop in June by the Episcopalians of New Hampshire, confirmed at the church's national convention in August, and consecrated November 2--has handled the resulting anger from conservative Christians with poise and eloquence. For his grace under the pressure of a worldwide debate and for his steadfast focus on his mission to open God's church to all people on the margins, Bishop Robinson is The Advocate's Person of the Year.
December 9, 2003
Lovers in a dangerous time
In the groundbreaking film Soldier's Girl, actors Troy Garity and Lee Pace take on the real-life romance between Pfc. Barry Winchell and transgendered entertainer Calpernia Addams--an affair that led to Winchell's brutal murder
May 13, 2003
The Amazing Lynn and Alex
West Hollywood gay couple Lynn and Alex divided Amazing Race fans, but they managed to finish in the top five. They dish to Advocate.com about coming out on TV, befriending senior citizens Meredith and Gretchen, and--of course--their rivalry with Rob and Amber
April 25, 2005
Electro-Pop Pioneer Marc Almond Talks New Album
The out 'Tainted Love' troubadour is back in the British Top 40 with The Velvet Trail.
March 20, 2015