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This week on The Advocates: A drag queen running for office in New York City & diversity at the Oscars

Meet a young woman diagnosed with ALS and learn how to keep your social media consumption from consuming you.

60 Photos of Your Favorite Celebs Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at GLSEN Respect Awards

Luminaries from politics, show business, and more turned out to honor Idina Menzel, Justin David Sullivan, Freedom to Learn, and Daniel Hadi.

Marti Cummings Just Might Make Drag and Nonbinary History

Marti Cummings explains why they'll stop performing if elected to the New York City council. 

Drag Artist Marti Gould Cummings Is Running for N.Y. City Council

The activist has already made a big impact for the LGBTQ community in the Big Apple, and now he wants their voices heard at City Hall. 

Stream on AdvocateChannel: Marti Cummings reigns supreme in ‘Queen of New York’ doc

Step into the fantastical realm of NYC politics as drag queen Marti Cummings, the regal subject of the documentary Queen of New York, fearlessly challenges conventions to try to become both the city's first drag queen and nonbinary council member.

Why Drag Queens Will Lead the Revolution

Drag artist Marti Gould Cummings explains why drag has always been political -- and how it will save us all. 

Behind the lens with 'Queen of New York' doc director Emma Fidel (EXCLUSIVE)

Emmy-nominated director Emma Fidel shares her exhilarating journey capturing the groundbreaking political campaign of Marti Cummings, which is streaming exclusively on the Advocate Channel.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burka Serve Up New Series 'Drag Me to Dinner'

These drag queens aren't here to make friends; they're here to make dinner.

Exposing Kids to Drag Isn't Abuse

Parents like David Burtka say there are few drawbacks when it comes to children and drag -- and many benefits.

Facing Calls to Resign, Gov. Cuomo Removed From LGBTQ+ Gala

The New York governor, facing numerous scandals, was scrubbed from an event for the state's LGBT Bar Association.

MSNBC's 'Defending Pride' Special Gives LGBTQ+ Voices a Platform

MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart talks to notable queer people about the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.

The Massive Undertaking of WorldPride 2019 Showcased in New Doc

In Humans of Pride, filmmaker Kevin Ricupero explores the decades-long revolution that led to the Stonewall50 celebration. 

Bob The Drag Queen Talks New HBO Show and Life in Quarantine

Bob The Drag Queen stars with Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in We're Here on HBO.

5 Ways to Support Protesters of Police Brutality Against Black People

Protesting is one way to support those fighting on the frontlines. But that's just the beginning. 

4 Reasons Why the New York Magazine Ranking of Drag Queens Is Trash

Within hours of publishing, the list has been met with harsh criticism -- and deservedly so. 

15 Drag Queen Cooking Shows That Are a Must See

From camp to Karaoke, drag usually just makes everything better. But does it translate to cooking shows?

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22 Drag Queens Answer: ‘What’s Your Favorite Comfort Food?’

As you'd expect, some of these responses are NSFW.