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A writer claimed he wasn't hired for being a straight, white man. One studio's response was brutal

Shocking: the straight, white man is not automatically the best person for a job.

5 Questions for BuzzFeed's First Trans Reporter

Meredith Talusan is joining BuzzFeed as its first transgendeer staff writer, so our news editor -- The Advocate's first trans staff member -- asked her five questions about herself and the community she'll be covering.

How Bisexual Journalist Ariel Levy Came Back From a Staggering Loss

The New Yorker staff writer has chronicled some of the most powerful queer women in the world. As she writes in her new memoir, her mastery of language didn't equate to a seamless life. 

Until Now, There Were No Trans Writers on Transparent

Jill Soloway explains the choice of Our Lady J and responds to criticism as the popular series resumes.

Trans Activist, TV Writer Camila María Concepción Dead at 28

The Yale graduate and rising writer left a lasting legacy.

'The Advocates' Podcast: Golden Globes and #MeToo

For the latest episode of The Advocates Podcast, Tracy and Jessie talk Golden Globes and toxic masculinity with Pride's Taylor Henderson.

Gawker's Top Editors Resign Over Outing Story's Takedown

Apparently Gawker CEO Nick Denton's decision to remove the controversial post that outed an executive wasn't supported by the editorial staff.

Folio Names The Advocate's Managing Editor to Power Millennial List

Michelle Garcia is among this year's distinguished lineup of '20 in Their 20s' honorees.

'SNL' Adds Black Lesbian Cast Member Punkie Johnson

Saturday Night Live has expanded its LGBTQ+ representation in announcing new additions.

How a Non-Trekkie Became One of Star Trek's First Gay Showrunners

Aaron Harberts discusses his surprising journey to the helm of television's most stellar franchise.

Comedians We're Proud of: Guy Branum

In honor of Pride, we're celebrating these LGBT comedians on the rise.

Several Women Allege 'Male Feminist' Columnist for Vice Assaulted Them

The man who wrote guides on Broadly telling "male feminists" how to pick up women is accused of multiple assaults. 

Love Latin American style

Gays pilot a new culture-crossing entertainment phenomenon--telenovelas.

Founders of Bay Area Reporter, Philadelphia Gay News Inducted into LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame

Mark Segal, who founded the Philadelphia Gay News in 1976, and Bob Ross, who co-founded the Bay Area Reporter in 1971 are the newest inductees to the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame.

Politico Slammed for Linking AIDS to 'Decadent Homosexual Lifestyle'

The news organization has taken heat for blaming Roy Cohn's AIDS-related death on his "decadent homosexual lifestyle."