David Artavia
The Advocate
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Pose's Ryan Jamaal Swain on Why He Feels More Liberated Than Ever
This freedom dreamer finds himself in a good place despite the global pandemic. → Read More
Gay Music Exec Michael Alago Beat AIDS and Bathed With Nina Simone
The gay former music executive who signed Metallica spills his guts in a new memoir. → Read More
Andrew Rannells on His First Meeting With Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman
The star of The Boys in the Band and The Prom still can't get over how gracious they were. → Read More
How The DL Chronicles Creators Paved the Way for Black Queer Stories
Filmmakers Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossett created The DL Chronicles during a time when Black queer stories were nearly nonexistent. → Read More
'Ratched' Star Charlie Carver Doesn't Regret Coming Out — Not One Bit
The star of The Boys in the Band, Ratched, and The Batman has never been busier. → Read More
Election 2020: What's at Stake for People Living With HIV
When it comes to Trump and Biden, so much hangs in the balance — especially access to health care. → Read More
Pakistan Bans Grindr, Tinder, And More in Its War Against Immorality
The bans are due to Pakistan's latest regulations to block or remove posts the government considers vulgar or indecent. → Read More
Nonbinary Director Donta Storey On Their Queer Compton Biopic 'LiME'
The filmmaker is making their mark telling narratives of identity and home. → Read More
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Casts Its First Ever Trans And Nonbinary Roles
Nonbinary actor, Blu del Barrio, and transgender actor, Ian Alexander, will be beaming up on October 15. → Read More
Dancing With the Stars to Feature Johnny Weir, Carole Baskin, and More
A gay figure skater, a bisexual actress, and a big cat lover? Talk about good TV. → Read More
Chaz Bono Speaks About J.K. Rowling's Transphobia for the First Time
“When the person who writes your favorite series of books about oppressed people decides to start oppressing you, it’s very strange. It doesn’t make any sense.” → Read More
Cher Helps to Raise $2M For Joe Biden During LGBTQ+ Virtual Fundraiser
“So ask yourself: Do you believe in life after Trump?” → Read More
Queer People And The Effects of 'Doom Scrolling'
Are we only as happy as our news feeds? → Read More
Polish Bishops Propose Sending LGBTQ+ People to Conversion 'Clinics'
These so-called "clinics" are the latest attempt to suppress LGBTQ+ Poles. → Read More
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Endorses Biden for President
“Joe Biden proudly affirms an essential core value of the NGLCC: that we all deserve our shot at the American Dream," the group says. → Read More
'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman Dead at 43
The actor's legacy will forever be cemented in Black Hollywood history. → Read More
‘Black Trans Lives Matter’ Mural Created at Compton's Cafeteria Site
The project commemorates the 54th anniversary of the riot as The Transgender District hosts a virtual party tonight in honor of its legacy. → Read More
Piers Morgan Goes Off the Rails in LGBTQ+ Pride Train Rant
The new Pride train had its inaugural trip this week, fully equipped with an all-LGBTQ+ crew. → Read More
Germany May Make It Easier for Lesbian Couples to Co-Parent
While the plan is to ease the burden of complicated adoption processes for female couples, it will not apply to men. → Read More
Cher to Headline a Virtual LGBTQ+ Fundraiser For The Biden Campaign
The singer and activist was also spotted at a protest this weekend demanding Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to resign. → Read More