Daniel Keenan Savage (born October 7, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American author, journalist, sex advice columnist, sex educator, podcaster, and prominent LGBTQ+ activist known for his blunt, candid, and often provocative commentary on relationships, sexuality, and social issues. Raised in a large Catholic family as the youngest of eight children in the Midwest, he attended Catholic schools and studied theater at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before dropping out in 1986. After moving to Seattle in the late 1980s, he began his journalism and activism career, writing for alternative newspapers and advocating for gay rights during the AIDS crisis. He gained widespread recognition in 1991 when he started the internationally syndicated 'Savage Love' sex advice column for The Stranger, which later evolved into a popular podcast launched in 2003. Savage's work has made him an influential figure in LGBTQ+ media, though his provocative style has sparked controversies, including a high-profile feud with former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum that led to his 2003 campaign to redefine 'santorum' online. In 2010, alongside his husband Terry Miller, he co-founded the It Gets Better Project, a viral video campaign supporting LGBTQ+ youth and reducing suicide rates. Beyond advice columns and podcasting, Savage has authored several books, including 'The Kid: What Happened After Taking in a Homeless Teen' (1999), and worked as a theater director under the pseudonym Keenan Hollahan. He continues to reside in Seattle, where he hosts events, speaks on progressive issues, and maintains a significant online presence as a media pundit.