Savas Abadsidis
The Advocate
New York, NY, United States
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Past articles by Savas:
Traveling While LGBTQ in South Africa — 25 Years After Apartheid
Traveling through South Africa in the shadow of Black Panther — and Nelson Mandela — is totally worth it. → Read More
For St. Patrick's Day, an Ode to Ireland's Rebellious Second City
Cork embraces LGBTQ people, celebrates Native history, offers inventive cuisine, and safeguards Celtic culture. → Read More
The Gay Creator of 'Teen Wolf,' 'Criminal Minds' Gets Strange
TV mastermind Jeff Davis on the challenge of adapting a Dean Koonz novel to the small screen. → Read More
Hanging With the South's XXX Gay Rock Star Chef
The best restaurant in the South is a queer, phallus-obsessed, Disney-esque immersion experience. → Read More
More Than Porn: Tumblr Affirmed Trans Youths' Identities
The newly-denuded website offered a platform for gender-nonconforming people to discuss and admire bodies. → Read More
Judy and Dennis Shepard to Headline Miami Beach Pride
Coming off of the 20th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard, his parents, Judy and Dennis, will be ally marshals of the event. → Read More
Gay Comedian Sampson McCormick Will Make History on Coming Out Day
McCormick will break a glass ceiling, all while honoring iconic African-American artists and comedians. → Read More
Lisa Ling and EJ Johnson Tackle Gender Identity
With the help of Johnson and others, the journalist covers what she calls the "gender revolution" on her CNN show. → Read More
Writer Edwin Bodney Takes Aim at Gay Racism
Would Matthew Shepard's killing have gotten the attention it did if he was black? Edwin Bodney knows the answer to that question. → Read More
Can This Trans Singer Parlay Reality TV Into Real Success?
America’s Got Talent’s Brody Ray is ready to bring his dreams to life with a new album. → Read More
Broadway Actor Hernando Umana Comes Out Gay and HIV-Positive
In what's becoming a trend, the actor came out positive to help battle the stigma and fear poz people feel when disclosing their status. → Read More
How to Do Mykonos, the Gay Jet Set's Favorite Hot Spot
Mykonos is a queer sensation all summer, but at the end of August, about 30,000 more gay men arrive to party. → Read More
'New York Times' to Condoms: Drop Dead
A peculiarly worded op-ed talks about disappearing condom use and causes a stir among HIV activists. → Read More
'13 Reasons Why' Star Tommy Dorfman: Daring to Be Different
This rising star says he found success by being true to himself. → Read More
Teaching Kids About Sexual Consent Is a Delicate Process
Planned Parenthood of New York City has a new anti-rape campaign partially produced by youth themselves. → Read More
#MarchForOurLives Founder Sets His Sights on Ending HIV
Marjory Stoneman Douglas high schooler Cameron Kasky is doing more than fighting for gun control — he's now raising money for HIV. → Read More
A Face to Remember
He became the face of HIV prevention in Los Angeles, but Jose Alves didn’t have to pretend. He’s been taking PrEP for years, since his friend found out he was HIV-positive. → Read More
Is This the Gayest Campaign Ad Ever?
Mark Leno — running for mayor of San Francisco — is hoping voters embrace his identity. → Read More
John Cameron Mitchell's New Film Is a Queer Homage to Punk
Cameron's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's How to Talk to Girls at Parties may be his best work yet. → Read More
Ken Williams: A Social Media Superstar Who is Changing the Face of the Epidemic.
Ken's HIV activism sort of fell into his lap, much like his diagnosis did → Read More