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.

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What trans and nonbinary people need to know about updating their passports and birth certificates

Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.

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These hotlines are still available for LGBTQ+ youth after Trump kills 988 services

The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.

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Watch: 'Hetero Awesome Fest' gets hilariously trolled by a pro-LGBTQ+ singer

Surprising zero gays, this straight event was a massive flop.

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J.K. Rowling uses 'Harry Potter' wealth to fund anti-transgender organization

Harry Potter profits are going directly to anti-transgender legal cases.

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Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer’s. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Sue began showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease about ten years ago. Since then, Janice has had to balance her work with caring for the love of her life.

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Sexy Senate staffer recalls pain of DC sex video

Aidan Maese-Czeropski says that he was diagnosed with PTSD and spent time in a mental health institution after a video of him allegedly having sex in a Senate hearing room leaked.

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Did JD Vance tell the UK to scrap LGBTQ+ hate speech laws for trade deal?

An anonymous White House advisor described JD Vance as “obsessed by the fall of Western civilization."

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'Love on the Spectrum's Pari wants to have a 'train-themed wedding' with her girlfriend Tina

Pari Kim from Netflix's Love on the Spectrum opens up about her relationship with Tina and her hopes for the future.