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Yes, J.K. Rowling, the Nazis persecuted trans people, burned books

Rowling questioned a social media post that mentioned this, but scholars point out that it indeed happened.

How Nazi Germany Persecuted Transgender People

New research shows how transgender Germans suffered under Hitler's regime.

The Gay Film That Survived the Nazis Is Premiering in NYC

Released in 1919, the gay love story Different From the Others has been restored and will screen at NewFest.

Outfest Raises Funds for 1919 Film

Nearing completion, Outfest's restoration of the historic 1919 German film Different From the Others requires support from viewers.

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.

WATCH: Fierstein, Savage Equate Russia to 1933 Nazi Germany

The out authors and activists railed against Russia's anti-LGBT laws on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes.

Big Gay Following: Jon Hamm

The Mad Men star explains why he's just mad about men like costar Bryan Batt, Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank, and especially Keanu Reeves.

More Liza than Sid Vicious

It's no wonder the Dresden Dolls--who don't like labels, sing about sexual liberation, and have a drummer who loves to cross-dress in sequins--has a big gay following. An interview with Dolls composer-singer-pianist Amanda Palmer.

The Atlantic, James Kirchick Dishonor Pride With a Serving of Crap

Black trans women are dying, LGBTQ rights are being chipped away, and The Atlantic thinks it's a good idea to publish a neocon who says all our problems are behind us.

Reading the Far Right: Turning on Trump and Being Gay's Still a Sin

Some in the wingnut brigade are disillusioned with Trump, while others blame national health care for the Holocaust.

WATCH AND VOTE: Who Is The Next Great Queer Comedian?

Comedians have sent us their funniest bits, and now we're ready for your votes.

Gay Life Flourished in Berlin Before Nazis Snuffed It Out

Oliver Hilmes, author of Berlin 1936, paints a glamorous and frightening picture of a city that embraced sexual minorities before turning on them with a vengeance.

Twenty Years After the Wall

Six days before his 2001 election as Berlin's mayor, Klaus Wowereit told voters, "I'm gay and that's a good thing." Eight years later and as popular as ever, the out politician takes Advocate on a tour of his Berlin.