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Trump’s tariff on foreign films is his revenge on Hollywood, a Red Scare redux, and an autocratic power move

Opinion: A wanna-be authoritarian leader like Trump cannot tolerate dissident artists, which inevitably means he can’t tolerate his citizens either, writes John Casey.

Pro-Trump Candidate Calls for Executing Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids

Mark Burns described the fight for LGBTQ+ rights as a treasonous attempt to "destabilize the republic."

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Women Who Paved the Way: Blues Singer Gladys Bentley

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day. Today we look at legendary blues singer Gladys Bentley. 

Harvard Graduates to Gay Milestone

In 1920, 14 Harvard leaders and students were found "guilty" of homosexuality and dismissed. Now Harvard boasts the first endowed, named chair in LGBT studies at an American institution of higher learning.

How the Lavender Scare Created a Gay Work of Art

Secretary of State John Kerry just apologized for the department's 20th-century purge of LGBT employees. Now a new opera brings the lamentable Lavender Scare to life.

Stirring the Pot

Julie & Julia director-screenwriter-producer Nora Ephron addresses Julia Child's longtime homophobia and tackles the "tricky question" facing today's closeted gay actors.

Donald Trump endorses pastor who calls for LGBTQ+ executions

On Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Mark Burns for South Carolina's Third Congressional District. The pastor has previously called for the execution of LGBTQ "indoctrinators."

Cynthia Nixon Is at Least as 'Qualified' as These Celebs

The Emmy- and Tony-winner was dubbed an "unqualified lesbian," but she's at least as experienced as these celebs who've run before her. 

N.J. Democrat launches LGBTQ+ advisory board after filing House resolution to honor queer advocacy groups

“We’ve been through tough times, and we’ll get through this together,” U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman said.

Celebrating the Trans 100's Women of Color

"The names of our sisters shouldn't only make headlines when we walk a red carpet or lay in a casket," according to Janet Mock. We couldn't agree more.

BREAKING: Trump Sticking With Trans Military Ban

The president released a memo to that effect Friday evening, but the ban is still blocked by courts.

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Trump Announces 'Conscience Rule' That Threatens LGBTQ Health Care

The Department of Health and Human Services released the final version of a rule excusing health care providers from procedures they object to.

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This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

Chelsea Manning Could Be Placed in Solitary for Surviving

Military prison officals have repeatedly obstructed Chelsea Manning's access to medically necessary care and are now trying to punish her for trying to take her own life, says her legal team. 

10 Promises Hillary Clinton Just Made to LGBT Americans

We've catalogued all of Hillary Clinton's pledges made during a sweeping address to the Human Rights Campaign in Washington Saturday.

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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.

The Phobies: Worst Homophobes of 2017

There were many to choose from, but Chechnya's Ramzan Kadyrov gets the title of Phobie of the Year.

Meet the 2012 Point Scholars

These 29 amazing students are on their way to becoming leaders in the LGBT community and society.