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Straight Men Infected the Gay Community With Toxic Masculinity

We can't be caught up in outdated ideas of what men are -- including when we're cruising for guys on Grindr.

RuPaul shades 'masculine white gay men' who project 'internalized homophobia'

The legendary drag queen recently told Out magazine about his experiences with "self-loathing" gay men.

Gay, But Not So Gay

In this piece written exclusively for The Advocate, Angelo Pezzote -- advice columnist and author of the new book Straight Acting: Gay Men, Masculinity and Finding True Love -- examines the gay community's obsession with the idea of being "straight-acting" and how destructive it is for gay relationships and one's psyche.

Op-ed: The Strength in Being a Queen

A gay man can be a hero, even if he worships a Bedazzler.

Kinder gentler homophobia

What was up with 60 Minutes' bizarrely unbalanced report on the origins of sexuality? In part the answer is disgraced "scientist" J. Michael Bailey, who thinks gay men tend to be girly and bisexuals don't exist

Is 'Love, Simon' Femmephobic?

The film stands accused of privileging the "right type of gay" at the expense of the effeminate and gender-nonconforming.

Artist Spotlight Steve MacIsaac

Steve MacIsaac creates comics that explore contemporary gay culture, identity, and sexuality.

21 Words the Queer Community Has Reclaimed (and Some We Haven't)

Some anti-LGBTQ+ slurs are now proud labels. Others are not so clear.

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WATCH: Tom Hardy Is a Bisexual Gangster -- and His Brother

In his newest movie, the Mad Max actor is playing famed British gangster twins.

Trading camo for couture, why I refuse to disappear in Trump’s America

In a world where camouflage becomes a symbol of conformity and safety, one man's journey from hiding to embracing his true self is a powerful reminder of the risks and rewards of authenticity.

The Lowest Form of Humor: Bottoming Jokes From Straight Comedians

Hey, Chelsea Handler, Jimmy Kimmel, and Bill Maher, listen up.

So long, partner

In his short life, Heath Ledger barely had time to tap his potential. But for us, he had already achieved the performance of a lifetime--and losing him so soon after Brokeback Mountain is like suffering a death in the family.

Yes, Superman is an immigrant. He's also a gay icon.

Conservatives are calling the new Superman film 'Superwoke.' Wait until they find out just how queer the Man of Steel's story really is.

Op-ed: Grappling With What People See As My Privilege

Assuming that all white, cisgender gay men have the same experience is also quite problematic.

Andy Cohen Slams James Woods, Antigay Trolls of CNN's NYE Special

The out host shot down homophobic tweets from the Trump-supporting actor and others.

Writer Alok Vaid-Menon: 'What Feminine Part of Yourself Did You Kill?'

Appearing on the LGBTQ&A podcast, the writer discusses their new book and what queer people do to survive.