HBO Donates $100K to LGBTQ+ Groups in States Where ‘We’re Here' Filmed
The donations will go to advocacy groups that support the LGBTQ+ community in their states.
June 14, 2023
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Newest Tool to Battle Transphobia: Puppets
An actor in a new puppet-based video series for students says storytelling is how we'll break down the gender norms that hold us all back.
April 18, 2017
Becoming Bette
For her return to Broadway in 1975, Bathhouse Betty insisted on doing an interview with The Advocate -- and our first celebrity cover woman was born.
March 7, 2012
What Films, TV Shows, Books & Music Did You Overlook in 2022?
2023 is your chance to catch up with these gems.
December 30, 2022
Lena Waithe on Aziz Ansari Allegations: 'It's Not Always Black and White'
Waithe, the out creator of The Chi and creative partner of Ansari, said conversations about inappropriate behavior need to be ongoing.Â
February 2, 2018
Friends' Lesbian Storyline Censored in China
Viewers say scenes featuring Ross's ex-wife, Carol, have been cut as well as lines from other LGBTQ+ characters.
February 14, 2022
This Pride Month and after, balance taking action with spreading queer joy
"Let us march to show that we are still here, and we are still happily queer, " writes The Advocate's editor in chief.
June 30, 2025
Corrections Officer Dressed as a Woman, Pistol-Whipped and Robbed
The incident was all captured on camera.
September 13, 2021
For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time
These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.
February 17, 2025
Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival Introduces Lineup for 2022 Event
The festival will take place in person and virtually this year.Â
May 6, 2022
Artist Spotlight Michael Petry
Beutiful on the surface, Petry's work has depth in both wit and scholarship.
March 17, 2012
How to Fight Fascism and Erasure in 45 Thoughts
Author, musician and activist Lynn Breedlove talks his new book, genocide, resistance, and using art to survive hard times.
August 27, 2019
One Trans Woman's TSA Horror Story
A trans woman live-tweeted the shameful treatment she says she experienced at the hands of the Transportation Security Administration. But the TSA says its agents followed procedure.
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September 22, 2015
Jenni Olson to Lead GLAAD's Social Media Safety Program
Olson, an acclaimed filmmaker and an expert on media and technology, will lead efforts to make social media safe for LGBTQ+ people -- which it isn't now, she says.
July 29, 2021
Did 'Rise' Straight-Wash a Gay Teacher? NBC and the Teacher Respond
Rise's producers, the network's out chairman, and retired theater director Lou Volpe address accusations of gay erasure in the upcoming musical drama.
January 25, 2018
Gay TV Scribes Prove Life Really is Golden
Since sharpening their comedic teeth on shows like The Golden Girls and Roseanne, Stan Zimmerman and Jim Berg have gone on to long, successful careers in Hollywood. But this season their dream of finally creating their own sitcom came true thanks to Mad TV's Nicole Sullivan, Tisha Campbell-Martin, and a little show called Rita Rocks.
November 7, 2008
Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime July 30
John Driscoll on his new role, gay soap journos launch podcast, Daytime Emmy news, Kish's kiss, update on Crystal Chappell's Venice, Daniel Goddard gets the Adonis heave-ho, and more ...
July 30, 2009
Finally, Some Fighting
It's Rami vs. Sweet P in a slap-fight to the bitter end of at least this episode. Boredom alleviated for now.
January 18, 2008