Transgender teen can't legally change name until age 21, Mississippi Supreme Court rules
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a 16-year-old trans boy cannot legally change his name even with the support of both his parents.
April 18, 2025
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Celebrity Auction Will Get LGBTQ-Inclusive Books Into Schools
Pride and Less Prejudice's virtual action this weekend aims to raise $10,000 to send 800 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the U.S. and Canada.
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Op-ed: Finding 'Queer' Through Leslie Feinberg's 'Stone Butch Blues'
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Jack Jablonski, Hockey Legend Turned Media Pro, Comes Out as Gay
Jablonski, a top hockey player in his school days before he suffered a paralyzing injury, is now out and proud in his communications work for the Los Angeles Kings.
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When Meghan Mentioned 'The Little Mermaid,' My Gay Heart Knew Her Pain
Queer people intuitively understand the pressures from family to conform for the sake of appearances. But in their hearts, they want more.
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Op-ed: Brittney Griner Is Revolutionizing Women's Basketball
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The Good Fight Is TV's Audacious Answer to Life Under Trump
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See the full list of nominees selected by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.
February 11, 2021
New Revelations About Club Q Shooting Suspect Unsealed
A court record for the suspect explains what happened during a 2021 bomb threat incident.
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A Very Gay-Friendly Tony Awards
Sunday night's Tony Awards honored the lesbian-themed musical Fun Home as it celebrated queer performers and favorites.
June 8, 2015
Let's Celebrate, Not Hate, the BlackGirlMagic
There is so much to criticize -- why are our black women Olympians getting the shade?
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Trying to See a World Beyond an Evil President and a Deadly Pandemic
John Casey tried to write about Trump again but couldn't. His attention turned to artists like Jelani Alladin, who bring us joy instead of terror.
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10 of the Best Films of Rock Hudson, the Closeted Mid-Century Hollywood Dreamboat
Find out what made Rock Hudson such a big deal.
December 24, 2023
Trump Admin Supports Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Families
The Department of Justice filed a brief in an upcoming Supreme Court case, urging the court to allow such discrimination if rooted in religion.
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Prince George Loves Ballet, and 'GMA' Laughter Draws Twitter Ire
Were the GMA hosts laughing at the child's love of ballet, his overscheduled childhood, or both?
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Please dont call me tranny
Not sure what is "politically correct" when speaking with a transgender person? Here's a primer on what to say. Part 11 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series.
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Making Peace With an Internet Overrun With Trolls
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