Ryan Adamczeski

Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writing and comedy. She first became a published author at the age of 15 with her YA novel "Someone Else's Stars," and is now a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. In her free time, Ryan likes watching New York Rangers hockey, listening to the Beach Boys, and practicing witchcraft.

Canadian PM Mark Carney speaking to media outlets

Canadian school shooting sparks anti-trans uproar after shooter identified

Authorities have identified the shooter that killed eight people as an 18-year-old local resident.

Kid Rock's terrible halftime show

I watched the Kid Rock Turning Point USA halftime show so you don't have to

Opinion: "I have no problem with lip syncing, but you'd think the side that hates drag queens so much would have a little more shame about it," writes Ryan Adamczeski.

Texas A&M fired a professor for teaching about gender identity. Now, she's suing

After being fired for a lesson on gender identity, Melissa McCoul is suing Texas A&M for violating her First Amendment rights.

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Health & Wellness

13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know

These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.

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Transgender Girl Scouts have sold over 71,000 boxes of cookies with the help of journalist Erin Reed

These scouts have sold hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of cookies with support from a campaign Erin Reed began several years ago.

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Over 1,000 anti-LGBTQ+ attacks occurred in 2025: report

2025 was "one of the most dangerous years on record for LGBTQ Americans," according to a new report.

Protesters against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) march through the streets of downtown Minneapolis. One holds a placard that reads: Abolish ICE, end the harm.

Here are Minnesota groups that need your help organizing against ICE and DHS operations

Here are some mutual aid groups in Minnesota that need donations and volunteers.

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Renee Good's family reveals she randomly encountered ICE and stopped to observe

Renee Nicole Good wasn't following ICE agents "all day" before she was killed, her family says.