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Transgender attorney who argued before Supreme Court explains why it was ‘my nightmare’

The film, Heightened Scrutiny, follows Chase Strangio as he prepares to argue in favor of gender-affirming care access for trans youth in U.S. v. Skrmetti at the high court, and captures the quiet radicalism of showing up.

​'Heightened Scrutiny' is a somber reminder of why we fight for trans rights

The documentary, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, follows Chase Strangio preparing to become the first out trans lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court.

'Disclosure' Shows How Hollywood Depicted Trans People as Treacherous

The LGBTQ&A podcast talks with the director and associate producer of this moving new Netflix documentary.

DOJ Makes Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Official

Attorney General Eric Holder today formalized the new policy, which will see the U.S. Department of Justice grant broad recognition to legally married same-sex couples.

Gender-Fluid U.S. Government Official Accused of Felony Theft

Sam Brinton, one of the government's first gender-fluid officials, has been accused of stealing a Vera Bradley suitcase and its contents from an airport baggage claim.

Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

These four amazing new LGBTQ+ docs educate, inspire, and remind us why we fight for queer rights.

Trans Artists at Sundance: Not All LGBTQ People Like Mayor Pete

A group interview at Sundance produced some shout-outs to Elizabeth Warren and a message that Buttigieg needs "to prove that we should vote for him."

NewFest to Feature All-Trans Reading of 'Brokeback Mountain'

The event will be livestreamed free October 18, with donations suggested to benefit NewFest and the New York City Anti-Violence Project.

Caitlyn Jenner's Big Trans Dinner

Reality star Caitlyn Jenner didn't just pop in to a pride party in New York on Sunday, she also went to dinner with several other transgender celebrities.

The Advocate Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Winners

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

LGBTQ+ History Month: 33 queer movies to watch on streaming

History is a powerful resource to help us get through troubling times.

32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

How Jen Richards & Clarice Reclaim Silence of the Lambs' Trans Story

An arc that gives voice to trans people and dispels the Buffalo Bill stereotype in the CBS series Clarice was inspired by the documentary Disclosure.

Judicial nomination held up over lesbian commitment ceremony

Anitgay Republican senator Sam Brownback of Kansas is holding up a Michigan judge's nomination to the federal bench because she reportedly helped lead a commitment ceremony for a lesbian couple four years ago.

Stop Talking Trans Representation & Watch Death and Bowling's Trailer

Lyle Kash's film, which has its world premiere at Outfest this week.

Prime Time 25: LGBT Seniors Making a Difference

These 25 LGBT achievers over 65 are proving that a person can change the world at any age.

The 10 Best LGBT Documentaries of 2014

See which films made the cut.

EEOC Says Walmart Corp. Discriminated Against Trans Worker

The worker and the company will now try to settlte the case; if that doesn't work out, she can sue.

Trump Renominates Anti-LGBT Pol for Religious Freedom Ambassador

Sam Brownback's renomination is one of several problematic ones announced today.