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GQ: 'Kind, Humane' Pope Francis Is Holy Man of the Year

GQ's Jim Nelson says one of the reasons the pope merits praise is that he doesn't think gays and lesbians are evil.

Pope Francis: Catholics Should Apologize to the LGBT Community

Many have hailed the religious leader's statements as “a groundbreaking moment” for LGBT people.

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.

Is the Vatican Softening Its Stance on Gay People?

The church should recognize positive aspects of same-sex relationships, the document says.

'The Normal Heart' Stars BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Cast in World AIDS Day Encore

Paris Barclay directed the reading of Larry Kramer's play about HIV and AIDS that stars Sterling K. Brown, Laverne Cox, and Jake Borelli. 

10 Great LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Films to Close Out Your Holiday Weekend

These are very personal LGBTQ+ picks but offer something for everyone. As you recover from the turkey or tofurkey, relax to these classic queer films!

Dirt's a hot mess

Defamer.com's Seth Abramovitch breaks down the filthiest and most uninspiring of the spring's television offerings.

BREAKING: Christian Charity Reverses Pro-Gay Decision

World Vision USA reverses its decision to welcome openly gay employees.

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Op-ed: In Boston, an Ugly St. Patrick's Day Tradition Continues

Irish Catholics in Boston, forgetting their history, play the bigot this St. Patrick's Day.

Bear in Mind: The Berlin Film Festival 2009

A very adult Rupert Grint, some insightful comments from Dustin Lance Black, and Julie Delpy's blood-soaked lesbian countess drama make for a colorful Berlin Film Festival.

13 Must-See Films for LGBTQ+ Audiences at the TCM Film Festival

From All About Eve to Xanadu, there's something for everyone.

Seat Filler December 2010

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene turns off the dark of Broadway's gay-friendly closings with festive queer holiday shows from Justin Bond, Mimi Imfurst, Moisty the Snowman, and many more.

The First of Many Hell Weeks

One hundred sixty-four people walk into the garbage compactor on the Death Star. Twenty-four walk out. The rest are turned into Soylent Green. I know I just mixed my movie references. Sue me.

Joe: Butch Queen, First Time in Drags at a Ball

Yes, Joe. Lone hetero Joe. Bitchy, complainy, catty, drama-starting Joe. Wins the drag queen challenge. Bizarro.

45 Big Homophobes

The LGBT rights movement has had its share of villains. These are some of the worst.

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.

100 days and 100 of the most hilarious, horrific, and heinous things done by the Trump administration

Opinion: A painstaking look at 100 of the top blunders, mishaps, and mistakes of Trump, his loyalists, and his minions, from John Casey.

19 Shows LGBT Viewers Can't Miss This Fall

The Advocate staff picks our favorite inclusive shows that make up fall 2014’s must-see LGBT TV.

People to Watch in 2015

Actors, writers, activists, comedians and more make of the list of people to watch in the new year.