Top Stories from Advocate.com for 06/17/2021

Lisa Banes, Out Actress From 'Gone Girl,' Dies After Accident

Banes died of injuries suffered when a scooter hit her June 4.

LGBTQ+ Excellence: Meet 21 New Point Foundation Scholars

Education Department Will Protect Students From Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias

Such discrimination is a form of sex discrimination, and the department will protect all students from it, says Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

Cruel Summer's Harley Quinn Smith on Being Bisexual and Playing Queer

One of the stars of the breakout series, Smith tells GLAAD that being queer is a big part of who her character Mallory is.

Hungary Passes Law Banning LGBTQ+ Content For Minors

Over 5,000 people protested in front of Parliament against the new law on Monday.

Survey: More Teens Feel Comfortable Identifying as Queer

Experts say the increase may be due to teens having access to more information about their identity and a stronger desire to express it.

United We Stand Centers Queer Stories From Least LGBTQ-Friendly Places

The videos from Tourmaline and creative agency RanaVerse give voice to LGBTQ+ narratives in five of the least queer-friendly locales in the country.