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Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

Dissecting the Catholic Church's Disrespect of LGBTQ+ People

What if the Roman Catholic Church wrote about African-Americans and women the way it still writes about LGBTQ+ people? 

The Loony Bin Trip: A Conversation With Norah Vincent

A journalistic Houdini, Norah Vincent follows up her best-selling book Self Made Man with Voluntary Madness, an account of her days inside a mental institution.

Change in the wind

It's not just California: Gay and lesbian families are winning important victories and vital recognition throughout the country. A report from the front lines in Utah, Virginia, Maryland, and beyond.

Trump's CIA Director Helps Boot Chelsea Manning From Harvard

Mike Pompeo loudly objected to the transgender leaker's fellowship at the Ivy League university.

Mormon Leader: Church Still Opposes Marriage Equality

At a national conference Saturday, Apostle Neil L. Andersen reaffirmed the official Mormon position that marriage should be limited to one man and one woman.

Op-ed: What Gay Men Could Learn from the OWN Network

Oprah teaches one very important "V" word.

Trans Actress Eve Lindley Stars As Romantic Lead in New Surreal Series

The rising star charms viewers and series creator Jason Segel's character in AMC's surrealist gem, Dispatches From Elsewhere.

The Advocate's Person of the Year: Pope Francis

While 2013 will be remembered for the work of hundreds in advancing marriage equality, it will also be remembered for the example of one man.

Tim Cook and the Way Ahead

Former BP CEO John Browne was the only out chief executive of a Fortune 500 company prior to Apple CEO Tim Cook's announcement in October 2014. He writes for The Advocate on what that means for the future of business.

Lesbian Georgia welder cites sex discrimination in EEOC complaint against her employer

Megan McDaniel alleges pervasive anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and retaliation at Republic Services.

Remembering When Evangelicals Tried to Exorcise Gays With 'Hell Houses'

Even though it may anger many on the right, Halloween remains the gayest of holidays.

Strengthen mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth through public-private partnerships

The LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis is real and urgent. With alarming rates of suicide attempts and barriers to care, we must act now, writes Kooth Digital Health's Dr. Beth Pausic.

Zac Efron's First Gay Interview

In his first gay-press interview, Zac Efron talks marriage equality, gay rumors, and why he almost went commando for his new film, The Paperboy.

10 Here TV Shows That Changed Our View of LGBT Life

As America's only LGBT-focused TV network unveils its new paid YouTube channel, we revisit 10 original programs that changed the scope of LGBT life on the small screen.

Zaki: Living Your Truth

He kept his sexuality a secret for most of his life. But, with the help of his gay younger brother, Zaki finally embraced who he was and came out to his family. He shared his story with the It Gets Better campaign, and found himself on the OUT100 red carpet.

What A Difference A Year Has Made

Jason Collins, Dan Bucatinsky, George Takei, and Melissa Goodman examine how the world has changed since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality.

Here's What the Pope Says About Same-Sex Marriage

In rejecting marriage equality, the pope said the Church also had to show love and understanding towards all.