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Lesbian thrillers and mysteries: The Better Sister; I Know What You Did Last Summer; Dead Ringers
Arts & Entertainment

12 lesbian thrillers and mysteries to binge & where to watch them

Sapphics crack the case, commit crimes, and do some girl-kissing in these must-see shows.

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Brothers and Sisters It Gets Better

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Election

Mary Cheney Isn't Supporting Sister Liz for Senate

Mary Cheney isn't keeping quiet about her disappointment with her sister's opposition to marriage equality.
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Comedy

WATCH: Ellen's Hilarious Apology From 'Facebook VP' Over Real Name Policy

Ever the newshound, Ellen DeGeneres won't let a lack of comment keep her from reporting on what matters to the LGBT community.

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World

Brazil's LGBTQ Activists Will Fight President's 'Barbarism'

LGBTQ Brazilians fear Jair Bolsonaro will encourage violence, but they'll go on fighting, says the sister of a slain activist.

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Last Words With RuPaul's Drag Race's Kennedy Davenport

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's Kennedy Davenport after she sashayed away.

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World

Jake Shears Reveals Teenage Harassment

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Media

Facebook Apologizes for 'Real Name' Policy

The social media giant clarified its policy today, saying it has always intended to encourage users to appear under their 'authentic name.'

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Voices

Thank You, Rose

Rose McGowan has helped take a big chunk out of the patriarchy, which imprisons us all.

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News

National Center for Lesbian Rights Leader on Making a Movement for All

Imani Rupert-Gordon will take the helm at the venerable organization, NCLR announced today.
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Arts & Entertainment

Advice How to Fight With a Cookie Monster

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Books

Intolerable: Growing Up Gay in the Middle East

In this exclusive excerpt from his powerful debut, Intolerable: A Memoir of Extremes, gay Arab author Kamal Al-Solaylee reflects on the first time he discovered the underground gay scene in Cairo.

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Arts & Entertainment

'Night Comes On' Centers a Black Queer Woman

The Sundance award-winning film offers a quiet hero we need. 
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World

New Year, Newly Out

It's a new year with a new president -- and a better reason than ever to join your gay brothers and sisters on the other side of the closet door.

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Politics

Gay California Rep. Robert Garcia Calls for Boycott of L.A. Dodgers Pride Night

The baseball team rescinded an honor to an LGBTQ+ group after conservative backlash.

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News

Trans Adult Star Holly Parker Dies at Age 30

The cause of death is unknown, but police are reportedly investigating.

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World

Antigay Churchgoer Loves Signorile

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Politicians

GOP Rep: Orphanages Preferable to Gay Parents

New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith was caught on tape making the remark.

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film

Who Should Be Cast in the Remake of Baby Jane

With a remake of the Bette Davis and Joan Crawford black comedy Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? in development, some interesting casting choices are being discussed.
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Sports

Mike Pence Tries to Shame Dodgers, Calls Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 'Hateful'

The former vice president, like some baseball players, says the Sisters promote hate — which they don't.

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Music

EXCLUSIVE: Hi Fashion Celebrates Chosen Families

The LGBT electro-pop duo premieres 'Mother Sister Father Brother' exclusively with The Advocate.