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George Takei
Your LGBTQ Guide to Comic-Con
advocate.com - Jacob Anderson-Minshall
Just like Stonewall, Comic-Con is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and fittingly, queer inclusion has reached a new level. Above: Karen, …
Poland
Polish Publication to Distribute 'LGBT-Free Zone' Sticker
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
A conservative weekly news publication in Poland is planning to include “LGBT-free zone” stickers with next week’s issue. Gazeta Polska announced the …
Taylor Swift
The 'Cats' Trailer Is Here, But Is It Camp?
advocate.com - Tracy E. Gilchrist
The Cats trailer fever dream brought out the best on Twitter. The trailer for the Cats movie, from Les Misérables director Tom Hooper, has arrived, and …
Transwomen
Arrest Made in Death of D.C. Trans Woman Zoe Spears
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
Gerardo Thomas, 33, of Baltimore, is charged with first-degree murder. Police in Prince George’s County, Md., have arrested a suspect in the death of …
HIV
France to Ease Restrictions on Blood Donation by Gay and Bi Men
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
Beginning next year, the nation will allow donations by men who have abstained from sex with another man for four months, instead of the current …
Florida Politics
Gay Candidate in Florida Admits Lying About Saving Pulse Victims
advocate.com - Jacob Ogles
Elizabeth McCarthy told investigators she made up a story about pulling bullets from victims' bodies. An out Democratic politician who claimed to be a …
Birth Certificate
Trans Father Outed By Courts Wants to Use Publicity For Good
advocate.com - Jacob Ogles
A trans journalist has been publicly revealed as the first trans man in the U.K. seeking to be listed as father on his child’s birth …
HIV
82 Photos of the Daddy Issues Pool Party and HIV Test-a-Thon
advocate.com - Christopher Harrity
At the Daddy Issues nonprofit party in Beverly Hills, Impulse Group broke its own record for HIV testing.
Politics
The Unclean Hands of Donald J. Trump
advocate.com - Susan Surftone
Trump's hands are too filthy to hold the fate of the nation, writes Susan SurfTone. The "clean hands doctrine" is a simple one based on the most basic …
Kevin Spacey
Prosecutors Drop Sexual Assault Charge Against Kevin Spacey
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
The decision came after Spacey's accuser refused to provide testimony needed for the case to proceed. Prosecutors in Massachusetts have dropped a …
Nightmare on Elm Street
How to Make an LGBTQ Film: Advice From 22 Outfest Directors
advocate.com - Daniel Reynolds
Making a film is hard. But making an LGBTQ production — be it a movie, documentary, television show, or web series — comes with its own host of …
Lesbian
Migrants in ICE's Trans Unit Describe Dire Conditions, Beg for Help
advocate.com - Ashton Blatz
Nearly 30 transgender and nonbinary migrants held in an ICE facility in New Mexico accuse guards of severe mistreatment. Transgender and nonbinary …
Ian McKellen
'Cats' Is Coming with Hudson, Swift, Dench, McKellan and Digital Fur!
advocate.com - Tracy E. Gilchrist
Several big-name stars and dozens of professional dancers are about to bring Cats to a theater near you. Cats the movie is coming and there’s finally …
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Mayor Refuses to Fly Pride Flag at City Hall
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
Democrat Wally Scott said the flag represents a political movement, so he canceled plans to raise it at City Hall. The mayor of Reading, Pa., is under …
Lesbian
Why Raising the Minimum Wage Is a Critical LGBTQ Issue
advocate.com - Tyrone Hanley
Raising the minimum wage to $15 would decrease poverty by 46 percent among female same-sex couples and by 35 percent among male same-sex couples, …
Advocacy
72 San Diego Pride Photos Will Inspire You
advocate.com - Advocate.com Editors
One of the loveliest cities in California also has a great yearly parade and festival that represents often overlooked parts of the LGBTQ communities.
Barney Frank
Trump’s Racist Rants and the Susceptibility of Wishy-Washy Acceptance
advocate.com - John Casey
To get reelected, Trump is stirring up racial resentment and hate. Is homophobia and transphobia next? There’s been a long history of politicians, …
Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent Confused Why Anyone Considers Trump Antigay
advocate.com - Jacob Ogles
But the rocker also doesn't get why people think he's a bigot. Controversial rock musician Ted Nugent defended himself and President Trump from …
Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny Join Protests Against Puerto Rico's Governor
advocate.com - Jacob Ogles
Artists will join throngs protesting in streets after the reveal of homophobic communications between governor, administration. Ricky Martin is …
Spider-Man
'Spiderman: Far From Home' Features Marvel's First Openly Trans Actor
advocate.com - Leo Allanach
Actor Zach Barack chats with The Advocate about his history-making turn in the Marvel Universe. Zach Barack made history this year when it was …
LGBTQI
Hollywood Exec Alana Mayo Is Changing Film From the Inside
advocate.com - Jeffrey Masters
Mayo, head of production for Michael B. Jordan's company and Lena Waithe's fiancée, stops by the LGBTQ&A podcast to discuss how Hollywood is …
Feminism
This Puerto Rican Feminist Poet Reminds Us All of Our Own Power
advocate.com - Desirée Guerrero
Where has Denice Frohman been all our lives? Writing words, of course. Activist, feminist, poet, performer, and educator Denice Frohman first gained …
John Paul Stevens
John Paul Stevens Leaves Legacy of LGBTQ Rights Advocacy
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
Stevens, who died Tuesday, was a reliable champion of LGBTQ equality on the Supreme Court. John Paul Stevens, who died Tuesday at age 99, leaves a …
Alaska
A Trans Woman Is Liberating the State of Alaska
advocate.com - Desirée Guerrero
Lillian Lennon is at the forefront of fundemental changes in her state, particularly around LGBTQ discrimination. Twenty-year-old Lillian Lennon first …
Cost of Living
'Good Trouble' Tackles Coming Out as Nonbinary — While Dating!
advocate.com - Tracy E. Gilchrist
Sherry Cola and Daisy Eagan speak with The Advocate about playing characters falling in love while coming into their sexual and gender identities. Now …
Alabama Senate
Alabama Senate Candidate Slams 'Homosexual Activities' on TV
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
John Merrill, who is giving Roy Moore a run for his money in the homophobia department, says TV has contributed to cultural decay. Roy Moore isn’t the …
Constance Wu
J-Lo, Constance Wu, Cardi B. Are Pole Dancing Robin Hoods in Hustlers
advocate.com - Leo Allanach
Based on a true story, Hustlers costars Lili Reinhart, Trace Lysette, and Keke Palmer in the upcoming movie where strippers get revenge on wealthy …
Diapers
Dads Grace Cover of Huggies Diaper Boxes for First Time
advocate.com - Neal Broverman
The new Special Delivery diapers feature images of fatherhood rarely seen in popular culture. Huggies recently rolled out its new Special Delivery …
Terry Branstad
Former Iowa Official Wins Antigay Bias Suit Against GOP Governor
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
Chris Godfrey says former Gov. Terry Branstad discriminated against him by demanding his resignation and cutting his pay. A jury just awarded Godfrey …
U.S. Senate
Dan Baer, Behind Hillary's Gay Rights Speech, Makes a Run for Senate
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
Baer, who helped craft Hillary Clinton’s “gay rights are human rights” speech, now hopes to be the first out gay male U.S. senator. Dan Baer made …

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