Jeffrey Masters
The Advocate
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Past articles by Jeffrey:
Angela Davis on Abolition, Capitalism, and the Politics of Coming Out
"There is so much more work to be done in this country," the acclaimed writer says. → Read More
Janelle Monáe: The Queer Icon Has a Warning For the Future
The singer talks about her journey to becoming a queer icon, new music, and her debut book, The Memory Librarian. → Read More
Before Stonewall: The Women's House of Detention Changed Queer History
The historian Hugh Ryan will change how you think about our history. → Read More
Shatzi Weisberger: Meet The 91-Year-Old Death Educator
"I was a political lesbian for many years. I just loved being around lesbians." → Read More
Ruthie Berman: The Pioneering Lesbian Shares Her Epic Love Story
Ruthie Berman and her wife, Connie Kurtz, successfully sued the New York City Board of Education for domestic partner benefits in 1988. → Read More
18 LGBTQ+ Books That Are Banned In Schools in 2022
With an increasing urgency, lawmakers and parents across the country are demanding that school districts remove books from their libraries that they've deemed as inappropriate — books that deal overwhelmingly with race, gender, and sexuality. In December, more than 600 authors, publishers, and bookstore owners signed a statement condemning what they called an "organized political attack" that… → Read More
Magora Kennedy: Meet The 83-Year-Old Reverend And Stonewall Veteran
The queer elder talks about being a part of the Black Panthers, Stonewall, and queer life in the '50s and '60s. → Read More
Jay Toole: The Stonewall Veteran Reflects On 25 Years of Homelessness
The queer elder lived in Washington Square Park after being kicked out of the house at 13. → Read More
The Future Belongs to Ts Madison
The actress and reality star talks about crossing over into Hollywood. → Read More
Sen. Tammy Baldwin Looks Back On Being 'The First' Throughout Career
Senator Baldwin is the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the U.S. Senate. → Read More
Melissa Etheridge Has Always Written 'Genderless' Music — Here's Why
The iconic singer talks about her new album, One Way Out. → Read More
Billie Jean King on Her Legendary Career: 'Pressure Is a Privilege'
The out trailblazer talks about the epiphany she had as a 12-year-old that changed her life. → Read More
Andrew Rannells on Satisfying Sex and His Directorial Debut
The Tony-nominated actor and star of Black Monday is refreshingly candid about love, career, and showmances. → Read More
Rep. Sharice Davids: Fighting for LGBTQ+, Native People in Congress
The first out Native American to serve in Congress talks about the Equality Act, her partner, and working with Biden. → Read More
Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, and the Great Queer Love Story of 2021
The Claws star took a leap of faith and married the woman she loves. Now they're telling the world about it while gracing The Advocate's cover. → Read More
'Changing the Game' Depicts the Joy and Agony of Young Trans Athletes
This crucial film is coming to Hulu this summer. → Read More
In the Cult Lauren Hough Grew Up In, Homosexuality Was Akin to Murder
"Take out the profit, take out the communal living, and you're just describing society," Hough says. → Read More
Amy Ray, the Indigo Girls, and the Soundtrack of Our Gay Lives
Ray looks back on 35 years of making music — and magic — with the Indigo Girls. → Read More
Jim Obergefell: We Still Don't Enjoy True Marriage Equality
Six years after the historic Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, there's still a lot of work to do. → Read More
How Grammy-Nominated Brandy Clark Became Nashville's Finest Songwriter
The out musician's latest release, Your Life Is a Record, is nominated for Best Country Album. → Read More