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Playing for both teams: 6 LGBTQ+ spies from history

From the world wars and Red Scare to the fight for Irish independence, here are some queer spies worth knowing.

Head of U.K. Intel Service MI5 Apologizes for Ban on Gay Employees

"It must have caused all sorts of hurt to people," says Andrew Parker, the first MI5 leader ever to apologize for the policy, which ended in 1991. 

Gay? Like Secrets? Have We Got a Job for You!

James Bond fans will recognize the headquarters of the British secret service, which was named employer of the year by the U.K.'s leading LGBT nonprofit.

British Govt Accuses Glen Greenwald's Partner of Terrorism

After being caught with documents meant for the famed journalist, David Miranda is under fire from Britain.

The Emmys Sent a Big, Queer, Feminist Message to Trump

While the Trump administration attacks marginalized communities, the Television Academy is uplifting their stories.

British Man Kills One Gay Man, Tortures Another

Another chat room murder, this time in Rome.

Killing Eve's Fiona Shaw on Carolyn Being 'No Exception' to Tragedy

The out veteran thespian chats with The Advocate about Killing Eve as a needed diversion from real life.