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House Democrats Introduce Gender-Neutral Laws Bill

The legislation seeks to removed gendered language from the U.S. Code.

It's Time to Grant Good Fathers Some Respect

As a gay trans dad, Trevor MacDonald is constantly being asked "Where's the mother?" Expecting women to be the sole caregiver to children is outdated, he writes.

Exploring Masculinity's Fragility Through Dance

The latest production from award-winning trans choreographer Sean Dorsey, premiering Thursday in San Francisco, centers trans, queer, and non-binary perspectives on male life.

A 101 Guide to Knowing Thyself (And Understanding Everyone Else)

Our 101 guide to gender identities and sexual orientations.

Op-ed: Brittney Griner Is Revolutionizing Women's Basketball

Will Brittney Griner's coming out break down the "feminine" wall of women's sports?

Op-ed: When Trans Men's Visibility Comes at the Cost of Self-Esteem

When Gay Star News published its list of '11 Insanely Hot Men You Will Not Believe Are Trans,' it perpetuated some of the most damaging social messages about trans men's bodies and appearances.

An Invisible War

LGBT youths victimized by hate crimes are now being targeted as much for their gender expression as for their sexual orientation. GenderPAC's Riki Wilchins examines this underreported phenomenon.

Being Asian and transmasculine was ‘a revolutionary act.’ Now he’s a model for what’s possible.

At 61, Willy Chang Wilkinson has always tried to take care of his community — from HIV prevention to helping the next generation of AAPI transgender men.

Op-ed: Trans Glamour Versus Trans Activism

A positive step in transgender visibility doesn't necessarily mean it's a step for transgender activism.

Toxic Masculinity and Me

The world pressures us to be the best men we can be, but what does that actually mean?

Gay Voice at the Workplace: The Confidence Conundrum

Trying to be authentic in the office can be a struggle when you operate in a straight man's world.

Lessons from Prop. 8, 10 Years On

When the nation's largest and most liberal state banned marriage equality, we were devastated. Sound familiar?

The Peculiarity of Black Trans Male Privilege

Men of all genders benefit from the complicit oppression of black women.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Support Their Kid Wearing Suits

Brangelina's oldest biological child prefers suits to dresses, and wants to be called John. And the famous couple is totally cool with it.

H. Alan Scott on What It Means to Be Jewish and Queer in 2019

The new documentary, Latter Day Jew, follows H. Alan Scott, a former Mormon who gets cancer and converts to Judaism. 

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.

Men Are More Comfortable Going to a Gay Bar Than Telling Family 'I Love You'

Men are more uncomfortable saying "I love you" to their relatives or crying in front of other men than they are going to a gay bar, according to a recent survey.

Kimberly Peirce and the Art of War

With Stop-Loss, the queer director comes of age.

Op-ed: The Strength in Being a Queen

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