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When George Wendt’s Norm taught us gay stereotypes are the real joke in one of Cheers’ most seminal episodes

At a time when gay representation on television was almost nonexistent or filled with caricatures like a theatrical designer, for instance, the Cheers episode was a radical statement.

Norm Macdonald Slams 'Nanette,' Defends Roseanne, Louis C.K.

The fired SNL player -- who once said trans murder victim Brandon Teena deserved to die -- is now very sorry for defending harassers and racists.

When laws fail to protect trans people, harmful medicalized norms creep in

"Medical intervention for trans people, like all others, should be undertaken based on individual informed consent," writes Kyle Knight, co-interim director of Human Rights Watch's LGBT Rights Program.

Robert Wilson, innovative gay theater director and playwright, has died at 83

Wilson "shattered theatrical norms" with his work, The New York Times reports.

Every Gay Boy and Queer Girl Has a 'Lara Spencer Moment'

So many of us still feel the sting of adults sneering at us for subverting gender norms.

Today's Sci-Fi Oddly Adheres to Strict Gender Norms

From Sense8 to Alien: Covenant, the future appears to be binary.

Kate Winslet on how new film 'Lee' breaks gender norms

The Oscar winner and her Lee costars Andy Samberg and Andrea Riseborough discuss upending expectations of gender, friendship, and radical acceptance.

These vintage photos by Alice Austen depict queer life and breaking with gender of norms

Trailblazing photographer Alice Austen photographed women in sports and created self portraits with her female partner over their decades together.

Large Christian Charity Embraces Gay Employees ... If They're Married

World Vision USA is updating its code of conduct to reflect changing marriage norms.

Dixon Dallas Gets Candid on Rising Stardom, Handling Critics, and Sexuality

Unapologetic and unpredictable: Dixon Dallas opens up about his meteoric rise and shattering norms.

What's It Like to Be a Man in a Skirt?

The men of BuzzFeed sported skirts for a week, exploring the experience of transcending gender norms. 

Exclusion will be the norm in the military Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump want

Opinion: Arrogance, lying, philandering, misogynism, racism, and homophobia are the new qualifications for Defense secretary, writes John Casey.


The NRA Won't Be Happy Until Urban Gun Battles Are the Norm

Thanks to the National Rifle Association encouraging guns in public spaces, peaceful protests will routinely turn into domestic warfare. 

Alex Newell on the 'Power' of Breaking Gender Norms and Touring With Adam Lambert

The Advocate caught up with Glee and Geography Club star Alex Newell to talk about his debut dance EP Power, the thrill of touring with Adam Lambert, and some advice for aspiring LGBT youth who love to perform.

Queer Women Take Center Stage In Norms, New Icelandic Web Series

A woman in her late 20s moves from Reykjavik to Berlin to rediscover herself in this new comedy-drama.

WATCH: Father and Child Face Down Gender Norms in Music Video Tearjerker

French artist HollySiz invites listeners on a journey of parental love in her new music video for her single 'The Light.'

Jaden Smith on Wearing Dresses: They're Not 'Girl's Clothes,' Just 'Clothes'

Social media exploded in response to the young actor-rapper's nonchalant defiance of gender norms.