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The Advocates Podcast: From Out Actress to Cat Savior

The star of queer fare like And Then Came Lola and Dante's Cove, Jill Bennett, discusses her transition from acting to becoming a cat adoption specialist.

Lesbian movies you havent seen but should: Rafiki; You Can Live Forever; Paradise Hills

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Hidden Sapphic gems: Discover these 20 overlooked lesbian movies

There's something for every fan of sapphic cinema here.

Congresswoman Sarah McBride video looking for republicans

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Watch Sarah McBride troll absent Republicans hours ahead of another Trump government shutdown

Hours ahead of the third government shutdown under Donald Trump's watch, the Democratic congresswoman posted a video looking for her GOP colleagues.

Kristi Noem Six Craziest Moments Joe Biden Commander We're Here

Politics

6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments

From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem killed her dog Now she wants to kill President Bidens german sheppard commander

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South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem killed her dog. Now she wants to kill President Joe Biden's

Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.

Kristi Noem's face melts on 'South Park'

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15 lesbian led TV shows & where to watch them

These series have lesbian main character energy.

Mom to a Disabled Son Navigates Love in Nicole Conn's New Movie

Elena Undone and Claire of the Moon director Nicole Conn is back with her most personal lesbian-themed feature film yet.

How Pretty Little Liars Helped an Adult Lesbian Come to Grips With Love of Teen TV

The teen mystery series just began airing the final episodes of its seven-year run, but it's left its mark.

The Advocates Podcast: From Out Actress to Cat Savior

The star of queer fare like And Then Came Lola and Dante's Cove, Jill Bennett, discusses her transition from acting to becoming a cat adoption specialist.

Kansas Bill Would Outlaw Same-Sex Marriages

Legislation by Republican Randy Garber classifies same-sex marriages as "parody marriages."

Hidden Sapphic gems: Discover these 20 overlooked lesbian movies

There's something for every fan of sapphic cinema here.

25 LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age Films Charting the Teen Years

LGBTQ+ coming-of-age films from But I'm a Cheerleader to Moonlight help us remember that coming into a queer identity is a journey.

Kit Williamson on Working with Trump Supporter Colby Keller

Kit Williamson on the conflict over filming an episode of EastSiders with the "anti-establishment" adult-film star, and the art of handling "deplorables."

Inside The Gay Teen TV Revolution

Shows aimed at and about adolescents have transformed family TV viewing while shaping a generation’s understanding of what it means to be queer in real life.

The 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

Pope, Fellow Faith Leaders Denounce Criminalization of LGBTQ+ People

“Criminalizing people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice,” Pope Francis said on the way home from a peacemaking mission in South Sudan.

Graham Not Enough Votes for DADT Repeal

The Ambiguity of a President Lindsey Graham

The South Carolina senator with a mixed record on LGBT issues teased his presidential campaign today, with a formal campaign launch expected June 1.

WATCH: Hate Group's Hometown Loves Fifty Shades

Rachel Maddow notes the irony that the film is the hottest ticket in Tupelo, Miss., home base of the virulently antigay American Family Association.

The geography of longing

In a world shaped by vast landscapes and emotional distances, queer youth navigate a profound longing for connection; yet, as Matt Lifson writes in this personal essay, the very lifelines that once nurtured dreams and identities now face erasure, leaving hope hanging in delicate balance.

6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments

From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.

South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem killed her dog. Now she wants to kill President Joe Biden's

Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.

'South Park' eviscerates Kristi Noem for killing a puppy and abusing Botox

South Park's newest episode makes fun of Kristi Noem for her admission that she shot and killed a puppy.

Colorado Civil Unions Moves Forward

HIV Funding in the South Is Critical in the Face of COVID-19, Racism

On the second annual Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, remember those who've been left behind.

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These series have lesbian main character energy.

Elena Undone and Claire of the Moon director Nicole Conn is back with her most personal lesbian-themed feature film yet.

The teen mystery series just began airing the final episodes of its seven-year run, but it's left its mark.

The star of queer fare like And Then Came Lola and Dante's Cove, Jill Bennett, discusses her transition from acting to becoming a cat adoption specialist.

Legislation by Republican Randy Garber classifies same-sex marriages as "parody marriages."

There's something for every fan of sapphic cinema here.

LGBTQ+ coming-of-age films from But I'm a Cheerleader to Moonlight help us remember that coming into a queer identity is a journey.

Kit Williamson on the conflict over filming an episode of EastSiders with the "anti-establishment" adult-film star, and the art of handling "deplorables."

Shows aimed at and about adolescents have transformed family TV viewing while shaping a generation’s understanding of what it means to be queer in real life.

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

“Criminalizing people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice,” Pope Francis said on the way home from a peacemaking mission in South Sudan.

Hours ahead of the third government shutdown under Donald Trump's watch, the Democratic congresswoman posted a video looking for her GOP colleagues.

The South Carolina senator with a mixed record on LGBT issues teased his presidential campaign today, with a formal campaign launch expected June 1.

Rachel Maddow notes the irony that the film is the hottest ticket in Tupelo, Miss., home base of the virulently antigay American Family Association.

In a world shaped by vast landscapes and emotional distances, queer youth navigate a profound longing for connection; yet, as Matt Lifson writes in this personal essay, the very lifelines that once nurtured dreams and identities now face erasure, leaving hope hanging in delicate balance.

From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.

Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.

South Park's newest episode makes fun of Kristi Noem for her admission that she shot and killed a puppy.

On the second annual Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, remember those who've been left behind.