Top 5 LGBTQ+ books banned in the U.S.
The American Library Association says it documented over 820 attempts to censor books and related LGBTQ+ services at libraries and educational facilities in 2024.
APRIL 9, 2025
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Penguin Random House and PEN America Sue Florida Over Book Bans
Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.
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Ben Platt, Amy Adams Will Break Your Heart in Dear Evan Hansen Trailer
The gay actor reprises his Tony-winning role in a starry movie adaptation.
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Life Lessons from a Gay Man Who Reinvented Himself Over and Over
How many different types of gay can one man be? From musical theater to electronica, country music to bear bars, J.P. kept searching for himself from one clique to another, reinventing himself at every turn.
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These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+
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How Nik Dodani Queered 'Dear Evan Hansen'
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Hot Sheet for February 8, 2013
The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: One of last year's best movies for LGBT audiences comes to DVD, plus a pop star sure to get your attention.
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
The 10 most challenged books of 2023
Book-banning efforts have been aimed primarily at books with LGBTQ+ content and those by or about people of color. Here are the top 10 books that were targeted.
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GLSEN to Honor 'Ender's Game' Production Company
The student advocacy group announced today it will be giving its Chairman's Award to Lionsgate Films, which is currently promoting the film adaptation of Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Watch Moms for Liberty Get Hilariously Roasted by Comedian Over Book Ban Attempt
This is exactly why LGBTQ+ book bans don't protect kids at all.
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120 anti-trans bills have already been filed across the United States before 2025 has even started
The number surpasses the number of bills filed in advance of 2024, a historically hostile year towards trans individuals.
DECEMBER 21, 2024
GLAAD Announces Best of Media (Including Us)
The nominees for the 2013 GLAAD Media Awards were announced this morning, including nominations for The Advocate for Outstanding Magazine, Outstanding Multimedia Digital Journalism, and Outstanding Digital Journalism Article.
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Hot Sheet for September 28 2012
The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: J.K. Rowling's lesbian subplot, the latest from the gay couple behind one of the year's biggest memes, plus an a cappella comedy and Ezra Miller hit theaters.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Ezra Miller Talks Queer Love, Rocky Horror, Perks Reunion
Ezra Miller sat down to discuss how The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the best-selling book and film, has changed his life forever.
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
11 Most Banned Books by Schools So Far This Year
PEN America has found the most banned books targeted this school year.
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The Flash Ezra Miller Identifies as Neither a Man or a Woman
The Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald star clarified what being queer means to him.
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Gay and Lesbian Critics Group Announces Award Nominations
The awards honor films and TV shows of both general and LGBT-specific interest and include categories for the year's campiest entertainment.
JANUARY 9, 2013
Florida School District Bans All LGBTQ+ Books From K-8 Libraries
The policy appears at odds with “don’t say gay” laws, but the district claims there’s a loophole.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
What Happens When the Gay Best Friend is A Lesbian?
The Sundance breakout Juliet, Naked turns the GBF trope on its head.
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Op-ed: The Not-So-Gay Super Bowl
In reality, the so-called Gay Super Bowl isn't as LGBT-focused as it should be.
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