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It starts with words: Censoring books in schools is the new book burnings

Opinion: While you don’t see many literal book burnings anymore, censorship is still occuring in the U.S., argues Lambda Legal's Kevin Jennings.

Politics

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff

She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.

James Baldwin Black gay civil rights activist happy birthday 100 years

News

Who was James Baldwin? A look at the Black gay writer and civil rights activist's life and legacy

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

Health

Scissor Sisters, Gloria Estefan, Cheyenne Jackson, Clinton Expected at Life Ball 2012

Europe's largest HIV/AIDS fund-raiser, Vienna's Life Ball, just announced the star-studded lineup of performers and speakers for its 20th anniversary event this month.
The May 19 extravaganza will feature performances by the Scissor Sisters, Gloria Estefan, and out actor Cheyenne Jackson. Bill Clinton and poet Maya Angelou will give speeches as well. A fashion show organized by Vogue Italia is also on the agenda.

World

Gay Penguin Tale Tops List of 'Challenged' Books

A children's story about a family of penguins with two fathers once again tops the list of library books the public objects to the most. And Tango Makes Three, released in 2005 and co-written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, was the most ''challenged'' book in public schools and libraries for the second straight year, according to the American Library Association. ''The complaints are that young children will believe that homosexuality is a lifestyle that is acceptable. The people complaining, of course, don't agree with that,'' Judith Krug, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, told the Associated Press on Tuesday.

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It starts with words: Censoring books in schools is the new book burnings

Opinion: While you don’t see many literal book burnings anymore, censorship is still occuring in the U.S., argues Lambda Legal's Kevin Jennings.

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff

She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.

Who was James Baldwin? A look at the Black gay writer and civil rights activist's life and legacy

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

Legendary Poet Maya Angelou Dies at 86

The award-winning author and civil rights activist died Wednesday at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C.

This Just In: Hillary Clinton Recites Maya Angelou to 11-Year-Old Girl

Marley Dias of #1000BlackGirlBooks interviews Clinton for Elle.

Michael Benjamin Washington on Playing Boys' Only Black Character

The actor discusses his roles in 30 Rock and Boys, and his plan to honor Maya Angelou.

Scissor Sisters, Gloria Estefan, Cheyenne Jackson, Clinton Expected at Life Ball 2012

Drag Race's Chi Chi DeVayne on the Secret to Her Positivity

The Advocate spoke with the RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars contestant after she sashayed away.

How 'Dominatrix' Drag Queens Whipped 'To Wong Foo' Stars Into Shape

NBC's Today re-released vintage interviews with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.

Ready for the Caitlyn Jenner Tour?

The most famous transgender woman in the world may be coming to a city near you.

Randy Rainbow Skewers Antigay Marjorie Taylor Greene to Streisand Tune

Rainbow takes on QAnon darling Greene to Barbra Streisand's smash hit from A Star Is Born.

Richard Blanco, Gay Latino, Named Inaugural Poet

The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that Richard Blanco, a partnered gay man and Cuban immigrant, will deliver an original poem at President Obama's inauguration on January 21.

MJ Honored in Star-Studded Tribute

Michael Jackson's memorial preempts cable news coverage of the sham Iranian presidential election, closes freeways, and brings out a ton of stars to pay tribute.

Perez Hilton On the Gawker Scandal: 'Aspire Higher'

Once the king of outing celebs, gay blogger Perez Hilton tells The Advocate he agrees that Gawker needed to pull its recent story outing a media executive.

Gay Penguin Tale Tops List of 'Challenged' Books

Just rehab those slurs away

Gayhab is only the latest twist in the slur rehab biz. Everybody's so tetchy, a whole Sesame Street alphabet of offense is available for rehabbing.

The Crazy Eight

Colman Domingo: Big Gay Showstopper

The Big Gay Sketch Show's breakout star talks about spoofing RuPaul, beating Next Fall's Geoffrey Nauffts, and drinking with Tara Reid.

Grindr to Offer Screenshot Blocking, Ability to 'Unsend' Pics

The gay hookup app also released a "Holistic Security Guide" to educate users on protective measures.

Sally Ride and Nina Otero-Warren to Be 1st LGBTQ+ Faces on U.S. Coins

The women will be featured on quarters in 2022 as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.

LGBTQ+ support for Kamala Harris can't be taken for granted – especially in swing states

Here’s what you can do to influence potential voters in your life.

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maya angelou

Opinion: While you don’t see many literal book burnings anymore, censorship is still occuring in the U.S., argues Lambda Legal's Kevin Jennings.

She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.

James Baldwin's work remains relevant today, on what would have been his one-hundredth birthday.

The award-winning author and civil rights activist died Wednesday at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Marley Dias of #1000BlackGirlBooks interviews Clinton for Elle.

The actor discusses his roles in 30 Rock and Boys, and his plan to honor Maya Angelou.

The Advocate spoke with the RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars contestant after she sashayed away.

NBC's Today re-released vintage interviews with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.

The most famous transgender woman in the world may be coming to a city near you.

Rainbow takes on QAnon darling Greene to Barbra Streisand's smash hit from A Star Is Born.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that Richard Blanco, a partnered gay man and Cuban immigrant, will deliver an original poem at President Obama's inauguration on January 21.

Michael Jackson's memorial preempts cable news coverage of the sham Iranian presidential election, closes freeways, and brings out a ton of stars to pay tribute.

Once the king of outing celebs, gay blogger Perez Hilton tells The Advocate he agrees that Gawker needed to pull its recent story outing a media executive.

Gayhab is only the latest twist in the slur rehab biz. Everybody's so tetchy, a whole Sesame Street alphabet of offense is available for rehabbing.

The Big Gay Sketch Show's breakout star talks about spoofing RuPaul, beating Next Fall's Geoffrey Nauffts, and drinking with Tara Reid.

The gay hookup app also released a "Holistic Security Guide" to educate users on protective measures.

The women will be featured on quarters in 2022 as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.

Here’s what you can do to influence potential voters in your life.