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U.S. Knocked Out of Women's World Cup, Loses to Sweden

U.S. Knocked Out of Women's World Cup, Loses to Sweden

Megan Rapinoe's Star Continues to Rise as a Glamour Woman of the Year

The soccer star was chosen along with Charlize Theron, Ava Duvernay, Yara Shahid, and Margaret Atwood, among others. 

U.S. Makes It to Next Women’s World Cup Round After Tie with Portugal

Defeat for the US – a team aiming for a third consecutive world title – would have ended its participation in the tournament.

Josh Cavallo Challenges FIFA to Accept LGBTQ+ Players and Fans

The professional soccer player is using his voice to fight for change.

World Cup-Winning Coach Jill Ellis Leaving Women's Soccer Team

Ellis, who led the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team to back-to-back wins, says the time is right to move on. 

Megan Rapinoe Reiterates the World Cup Can't Be Won Without 'Gays'

The USWNT champion posed with teammates Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger (who are engaged to each other) and tweeted, 'Gays Rule!' 

Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People

"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.

Tom Daley Slams Sports Leagues in Pro-LGBTQ+ Christmas Message

"Why are we allowing places that aren't safe for ALL fans and ALL players to host our most prestigious sporting events?"

World Cup Security Denying Entry to Those Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights

Qatar, which criminalizes homosexuality, promised it would provide an inclusive environment for the games, but reports indicate otherwise.

Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

The Year in Sports

Megan Rapinoe Makes History as First Lesbian in SI Swimsuit Issue

The World Cup winner and Olympian said she wanted to break down stereotypes about gay women in sports. 

The gays bring surge to D.C. Metro ridership for Capital Pride Parade

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reported its highest ridership since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alaska Thunderf*ck Apologizes for Controversial Video

The drag performer called into the Feast of Fun podcast to apologize for a video he filmed that portrayed a drag queen shooting a transgender blogger in the head.

One Day at a Time's Loss Is What Happens When We Don't Support Each Other

When networks give us stories about LGBTQ people, people of color, women, and other marginalized people, it's imperative that we watch. 

Cruising on the High Seas

Traditionally afraid of gay cruises, one man takes his chances with a gay cruise company aboard an otherwise straight ship and lives to tell about it.

Op-ed: Why Hollywood Can't Get With Butch Women

As long as the entertainment industry cravenly appeals to straight men, less-than-feminine women will rarely see their stories on screen.

Alabama Senate Candidate Slams 'Homosexual Activities' on TV

John Merrill, who is giving Roy Moore a run for his money in the homophobia department, says TV has contributed to cultural decay.

Have Don Lemon’s Missteps Made Him a Misfit for Morning TV?

If a morning show lacks chemistry between its anchors and doesn't coddle its audience, its ratings are doomed.

Op-ed: Black Women and Gay White Dudes Need Each Other

Playing Oppression Olympics is not a smart strategy (but neither is putting on a minstrel show).

When We Fall in Ratings, We Fail Our Movement

Television networks made history in LGBT representation with Doubt and When We Rise. So why aren't we watching?