All about the Mattachine Society, the first enduring U.S. gay rights group
The organization thrived from the 1950s into the 1970s.
January 1, 2026
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The Trouble With Harry
Gay playwright Jon Marans tackles the Mattachine Society -- with the help of Ugly Betty star Michael Urie -- in his new play, The Temperamentals.
May 1, 2009
Hot Sheet: Week of May 4-10
This week Hugh Jackman slashes his way into our hearts as Wolverine and Peaches unleashes her fourth raunchy installment.
May 1, 2009
Michael Urie Will Bring His Buyer & Cellar Babs to U.K.
The out Ugly Betty alum will reprise his roles as Streisand and the diva's lowliest minion next year at London's Menier Chocolate Factory.
August 28, 2014
A New TV Show About Lesbian Witches Brews Excitement
A Discovery of Witches, which features sapphic sorceresses, may fill the void Buffy the Vampire Slayer left.
September 17, 2018
Trans Candidate Wins Virginia House Primary, Makes History
Danica Roem is the first trans person to win a Virginia state legislative primary and could be the nation's first out trans state lawmaker.
June 13, 2017
Kevin Spacey Accused of Racist Behavior on 'House of Cards' Set
The actor was rude to black security personnel and even used the n word, says the head of a security firm.
January 16, 2018
Gay Actor-Singer Jim Nabors, Known for 'Gomer Pyle' Series, Dead at 87
Nabors was known for contrasting talents -- countrified humor and a booming baritone singing voice.
November 30, 2017
Jason Bateman Says He'll Try Not to Mansplain So Much
An interview with The New York Times gave the actor a platform for his lengthy defense of Jeffrey Tambor's treatment of women.
May 24, 2018
Portland is for (Lesbian) Lovers
Environmentally-friendly, packed with delicious restaurants, and loaded with cute girls (and boys), the Rose City is the perfect spot for queer travelers.
July 13, 2007
Standing on the Right Side of History
For this activist, doing what's right means opposing a person who represents all that's wrong.
March 17, 2017
Hot Sheet: Week of June 7
This week's installment of what's hot in books, music, DVDs, film, and theater includes Maya Rudolph, a controversial film from Singapore, and a smart look at barebacking.
June 4, 2009
Seat Filler The Advocates Guide to Theater March 2010
For better or worse, The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene takes on Valerie Harper as Tallulah Bankhead in Looped, Lucy Liu's Broadway debut and the gayest Glass Menagerie ever!
March 29, 2010