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REPLAY: The Advocate hosts virtual roundtable with trans youth and author Nico Lang

The discussion was streamed live on Advocate.com on October 23 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Read Susan Stryker's foreword to Nico Lang's book on trans youth, American Teenager (exclusive)

"Lang offers space for [trans youth] to tell their own stories while pro­viding helpful context for the audience. The stories Lang’s subjects tell are heartbreaking, sweet, infuriating, and inspiring in equal measure," writes trans studies scholar Susan Stryker in the foreword to Nico Lang's book American Teenager.

Op-ed: How I Figured Out My Own Gender by First Grade

Writer Nico Lang grew up transgender. Sort of.

People Who Showered Slurs on Cooper Still Spew Hate on Twitter

After attacking the out journalist for moderating Sunday night's debate, homophobic social media posters still churn out venom on Twitter.  

Andrew Garfield Confirms He's Straight, Says Gay Remarks Were 'Twisted'

The Angels in America star clarified his controversial remarks on gay identity and his love of RuPaul's Drag Race.

69 Photos Celebrating the Star-Studded GLAAD Media Awards in NYC

Karine Jean-Pierre, Joel Kim Booster, Zooey Zephyr, Harvey Guillén, Mauree Turner, and more graced the stage last weekend for the ceremony honoring LGBTQ+ media representation.

Op-ed: What It's Like Coming Out as Sexual Assault Survivor

Sexual assault is more common than one may want to believe, as one writer notes.

Op-ed: Why Orange Is the New Black Is the Model for Queer TV

On TV, shows are getting cautiously gayer, but Netflix's breakout drama waves its rainbow flag like it just don't care.

Op-ed: Jared Leto and the T Word

Why can't the media figure out how to properly talk about transgender people -- and characters?

'Heathers' Reboot Is Embraced — by the Alt-Right

Deplorables are loving the portrayal of queer people as P.C.-policing bullies. The critics? Not so much.

Did Michigan Really Re-Criminalize Sodomy?

The controversy over a Michigan bill intended to punish those who abuse animals demonstrates that LGBT Americans are still not equal in the eyes of many state laws. 

Op-ed: People Like Us, People Like Them

When identities are more than gay/straight/black/white.

The Advocate Is Among GLAAD Media Award Nominees

The media organization announced its list of those that promoted "fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues" in 2017.

PHOTOS: The World of 'Boys'

A new LGBT anthology seeks to showcase the diverse lives of gay, queer and, trans men from all around the world.

The Advocate, Plus Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Nominees

See the full list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

The Advocate Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Winners

See the full list of honorees at the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

The Advocate Among Those Nominated for 2022 GLAAD Media Awards

Here's the complete list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

Advocate, Out nominated for 2024 GLAAD Media Awards along with biggest queer films and tv of the year

The Advocate's Christopher Wiggins also scored a nomination for Outstanding Online Journalism Article.

11 Trump Accusers and Their Disturbing Stories (Updated)

These women say Donald Trump touched them without their consent.

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