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The Wow That Is Director Zackary Drucker

Drucker is telling the complex stories of trans women in a way that humanizes them and underscores a community that is anything but monolithic.

Tucker Carlson Goes on Vitriolic, Transphobic Rant Over Dr. Levine

It's the latest in a long history of transphobia for the Carlson family.

Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club Has Two Words for Tucker Carlson

The short and sweet statement comes after Carlson was revealed to be in a club named for Milk's assassin.

On Trans Issues, The New York Times Is Dead Wrong

As with the false flags created around climate change, the extreme right is creating wedge issues about gender dysphoria that the media follows, inevitably creating a damaging environment for transgender people.

'Love, Jamie' illuminates trans artist Jamie Diaz's art created while incarcerated (exclusive)

Ahead of Love, Jamie's premiere on PBS's American Masters, The Advocate has an exclusive first look at the full documentary short that tells the story of friendship between trans artist Diaz, just released on parole, and Gabriel Joffe, a younger nonbinary person inspired by Diaz's art.

Trans icon Candy Darling's story is coming to the big screen

Fifty years after her death, the legendary actress and Andy Warhol muse is having a moment — and we’re so here for it.

The Advocate Among Those Nominated for 2022 GLAAD Media Awards

Here's the complete list of films, TV shows, media outlets, and more recognized for advancing LGBTQ+ representation.

Bigger Gay Love

Matt Ross, who plays fundamentalist Mormon villain Alby Grant on HBO's Big Love, goes deep inside his character's closet and spills some sexy secrets about Alby's handsome new love interest.

Is David Duchovny's Twin Peaks Role Good for Trans Representation?

The return of "Denise" in the cult classic's Showtime revival has generated mixed feelings among fans.

Obama Tells Graduates to Embrace "Defiant, Can-Do Spirit"

"That's how we achieved women's rights," said Obama. "That's how we achieved voting rights. That how we achieved workers' rights. That's how we achieved gay rights. That's how we made this union more perfect."

Seat Filler: NYC Theater Guide for February 2012

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene checks out the latest projects of Cynthia Nixon, Matthew Rhys, Janeane Garofalo, Audra McDonald, and more.

Relax -- It's Just TV

This summer brings a slate of new reality shows featuring gay participants, but forget about positive representations. As Choire Sicha finds out, it's all about the crazies, and in the end, that's the real progress.

Second Wife's Club

Big Love's Chloe Sevigny has been kissing women on- and off-camera since her early club days -- like that "girl from Dawson's Creek" who grossed her out -- so it's no surprise she's broken some big gay hearts along the way.

'LGBT Stories' Podcast: Be the Safe in the Scary

The new LGBT Stories podcast lets queer people share their own stories. Read and listen to Natalie's tale of heroism and viral fame.

Holiday Gift Guide for TV Lovers

Sure, the world's all-digital, but DVD and Blu-ray sets look a lot more exciting under the tree than, say, a Netflix gift card, so why not snag one of these 35 must-own collections for the TV buff.

Seat Filler: The Advocate's Guide to the 2011-12 Broadway Season

The 2011-2012 Broadway season has officially ended, the Tony nominations have been announced, and our man on the New York theater scene has now seen every show. Here's a look at his quick and queer-skewed impressions of the busy season's complete offerings -- thriving and shuttered, honored and snubbed.