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Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
more#lgbtq-education
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

20+ powerful historic images of queer & feminist resistance

A new collection of archival photographs captures the activism and community organizing in New York during the AIDS crisis and other social issues.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Left-wing politics

Nancy Mace defended genocide threats by bringing up trans people. Sarah McBride shot her words down. - LGBTQ Nation

US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

Day of Silence marks 30 years as anti-LGBTQ+ school battles intensify nationwide

Thousands of students participate in the 30th annual Day of Silence, highlighting ongoing support for LGBTQ+ youth amid rising political attacks.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
22 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 hours ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Nancy Mace defended genocide threats by bringing up trans people. Sarah McBride shot her words down. - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Sarah McBride condemned anti-trans rhetoric equating trans identity with threats of genocide made by Donald Trump regarding Iran.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

Day of Silence marks 30 years as anti-LGBTQ+ school battles intensify nationwide

Thousands of students participate in the 30th annual Day of Silence, highlighting ongoing support for LGBTQ+ youth amid rising political attacks.
more#lgbtq
Arts
fromHyperallergic
16 hours ago

Remembering Agosto Machado, Keeper of Queer Histories

Agosto Machado was a vital connector in New York's downtown arts scene, serving as an archivist of queer history and a beloved performer.
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

He tried burning down a gay-owned business. Now he's really feeling the heat. - LGBTQ Nation

Firomsa Ahmed Umar was found guilty of arson for attacking Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe, motivated by bias against gender identity or sexual orientation.
#lgbtq-history
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

First gay rights movement: Berlin's wild 1920s queer history

Berlin was a major center for LGBTQ+ activism and research during the Weimar Republic, influencing modern views on sexuality and gender.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

First gay rights movement: Berlin's wild 1920s queer history

Berlin was a major center for LGBTQ+ activism and research during the Weimar Republic, influencing modern views on sexuality and gender.
more#lgbtq-history
Relationships
fromQueerty
14 hours ago

He told me he was in an open relationship...after we hooked up. Am I wrong to be annoyed? - Queerty

Open relationships can create misunderstandings if all parties are not upfront about their status before engaging.
Film
fromQueerty
1 day ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
East Bay food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Rikki's to Co-Host Taco-Eating Contest and 50th Anniversary of the Dykes on Bikes During Lesbian Visibility Week - San Francisco Bay Times

Lesbian Visibility Week 2026 will feature events at Rikki's in the Castro, including trivia, a taco contest, and a Dykes on Bikes celebration.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Social justice

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
more#lgbtq-rights
#queer-cinema
London food
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

London's East Asian LGBTQ+ film festival is back next month - and the line-up is award-winning

Queer East Festival 2026 showcases East and Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ cinema with UK premieres and diverse programming from May 1 to June 6.
Television
fromQueerty
1 week ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

London's East Asian LGBTQ+ film festival is back next month - and the line-up is award-winning

Queer East Festival 2026 showcases East and Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ cinema with UK premieres and diverse programming from May 1 to June 6.
Television
fromQueerty
1 week ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
more#queer-cinema
Television
fromQueerty
3 days ago

As the gay romance BL genre grows, these are the 11 hottest rising stars on the planet right now - Queerty

The rise of BL content offers positive representation for Asian queer experiences and introduces new stars to the audience.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives at the SF LGBT Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives was a vibrant pop-up exhibition and party celebrating queer culture at the SF LGBT Center.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago
LGBT

GOP banned trans people from updating their drivers' licenses using sneaky "behind the scenes" moves - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Maryland protects trans students. Stephen Miller's group is coming for those protections

A conservative group is urging an investigation into Maryland's school district policies protecting transgender students, challenging federal privacy laws and parental notification rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Miss Major remembered: LGBTQ+ rights advocates honor her legacy

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy spent over five decades advocating for transgender equality, surviving incarceration and discrimination while leading legal and community initiatives.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

GOP banned trans people from updating their drivers' licenses using sneaky "behind the scenes" moves - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender residents in Wyoming can no longer update their driver's license gender marker due to new requirements for an amended birth certificate.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Maryland protects trans students. Stephen Miller's group is coming for those protections

A conservative group is urging an investigation into Maryland's school district policies protecting transgender students, challenging federal privacy laws and parental notification rights.
more#transgender-rights
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 day ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
LGBT
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
more#lgbtqia
#philz-coffee
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

San Francisco coffee chain to remove Pride flags from stores to be "more inclusive" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will remove Pride flags from stores, causing discontent among staff and customers who view them as symbols of safety and inclusivity.
SF LGBT
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ leaders in Oakland and SF denounce Philz Coffee's removal of Pride flags

Philz Coffee's CEO faced backlash for removing Pride flags, prompting LGBTQ+ cultural districts to express disappointment and call for a reversal of the decision.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

San Francisco coffee chain to remove Pride flags from stores to be "more inclusive" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will remove Pride flags from stores, causing discontent among staff and customers who view them as symbols of safety and inclusivity.
SF LGBT
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ leaders in Oakland and SF denounce Philz Coffee's removal of Pride flags

Philz Coffee's CEO faced backlash for removing Pride flags, prompting LGBTQ+ cultural districts to express disappointment and call for a reversal of the decision.
more#philz-coffee
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Dominique Jackson to serve as NYC Pride grand marshal for a second time | amNewYork

Dominique Jackson will serve as a grand marshal at the NYC Pride March for the second time, having previously participated in 2019.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 day ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

What Pride Forgets

Pride in running manifests as overvaluing oneself and aiming beyond true capabilities, causing runners to ignore limitations and make poor decisions that undermine performance and safety.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
8 hours ago

Show of Hope Gala Pays Tribute to Dedicated Social Worker Alberto Rangel - San Francisco Bay Times

Alberto Rangel, a dedicated social worker, was honored posthumously for his commitment to the community after being tragically killed in a hospital incident.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
8 hours ago

Show of Hope Gala 2026 - San Francisco Bay Times

The annual Show of Hope gala benefiting the San Francisco Community Health Center's lifesaving services took place on April 4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
NYC LGBT
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
more#trans-rights
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
6 days ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
19 hours ago

Could Minneapolis welcome bathhouses back for the first time since the late 1980s?

Minneapolis City Council voted to explore repealing a 38-year ban on adult sex venues, potentially allowing the return of bathhouses for gay men.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Heated Rivalry lookalikes' hot date, the next Baby Reindeer & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

Rumors about Madonna's biopic revival are linked to Apple TV's comedy The Studio, which incorporates elements of the project into its storyline.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Don Lemon & Tim Malone celebrate another year together and fans are feeling the love - Queerty

Malone marked the anniversary of tying the knot with a post on Threads, sharing several photos from that day and stating, '2 years married. Let's keep going.'
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/23/26

The president spent the weekend celebrating the death of one of his political foes, former special counsel and FBI Director Robert Mueller, posting, 'Good. I'm glad he's dead,' on social media.
SF LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Don't fall for WSJ's 'normal gay' whitewashing of queer life

Being gay does not equate to being queer; queerness is a broader ideological project that challenges norms.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

He witnessed the Stonewall riots. Now he's a lifelong ally

The Stonewall riots began on June 27, 1969, marking a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history and resistance against police raids.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/18/26

The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, site of a 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, is being demolished ten years later, with survivors sharing their experiences during the process.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Gay activist wants to put up cameras for 24-hour surveillance of Stonewall Monument - LGBTQ Nation

An LGBTQ+ activist launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $5,000 for five surveillance cameras to monitor the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after it was removed by the National Park Service.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Riding Toward 50 Years: Pride, History, and the Road Ahead - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco Dykes on Bikes celebrates its 50th Anniversary, hosting international riders at Pride and organizing a week-long retreat and spring fundraisers to plan future advocacy.
#stonewall-national-monument
fromQueerty
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Stonewall ignites as protesters defy Tr*mp's order to remove Pride flags from the historic LGBTQ+ landmark - Queerty

fromQueerty
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Stonewall ignites as protesters defy Tr*mp's order to remove Pride flags from the historic LGBTQ+ landmark - Queerty

more#stonewall-national-monument
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Remembering the LGBTQ+ stars and icons we've lost in 2026

Jasen Kaplan, who appeared on LGBTQ+ dating show Finding Prince Charming, died on New Year's Eve 2025 aged 46 in New York City. Kaplan worked as a makeup artist for celebrities including Cyndi Lauper, Eva Longoria and Kelly Osbourne. He appeared on the first and only season of the Bachelor-style gay dating show Finding Prince Charming, hosted by NSYNC star Lance Bass, in 2016.
LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

They can take down the flag, but they can't take down the history of Stonewall

A newcomer in 1993 navigated New York City as a closeted aspiring actor, drawn to Christopher Street and the modest, historically significant Stonewall Inn.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

These oft-overlooked icons show why Black queer history still matters (now more than ever) - LGBTQ Nation

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and courageous acts of people of African descent in the United States and around the world. This year, Black History month celebrates its 100th anniversary. And yet, Black History Month has failed to fully acknowledge or celebrate the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people. Just as Pride Month remains overwhelmingly white in its representation, Black History Month continues to be deeply homophobic in its omissions.
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