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.
May 24, 2024
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SNL's first trans writer, Celeste Yim, leaves the show
The first out trans and nonbinary staff writer on Saturday Night Live has shared a statement explaining why they decided to leave the show.
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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.
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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.
March 21, 2017
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.
December 4, 2014
Trans Activist, TV Writer Camila María Concepción Dead at 28
The Yale graduate and rising writer left a lasting legacy.
February 27, 2020
'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.
December 12, 2017
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.
July 20, 2015
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.
September 29, 2014
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.
January 17, 2018
'SNL' Adds Black Lesbian Cast Member Punkie Johnson
Saturday Night Live has expanded its LGBTQ+ representation in announcing new additions.
September 16, 2020
Malcolm Gladwell turns on trans athletes, says he was 'cowed' into support
The Outliers author said he was "cowed" into supporting trans women in sports, prompting accusations that he's changing with the political winds.
September 3, 2025
HBO says it stands by J.K. Rowling's 'right to express her personal views'
Despite her history of disparaging remarks about the trans community, the network is sticking by the Harry Potter creator and her involvement in the upcoming series.
November 20, 2024
Comedians We're Proud of: Guy Branum
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May 30, 2013
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.
November 6, 2017
Love Latin American style
Gays pilot a new culture-crossing entertainment phenomenon--telenovelas.
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