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Being less shallow, frolicking on nude beaches & no more closeted Republicans: Gays share how they've changed over the years - Queerty

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1 day ago
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A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

fromQueerty
3 days ago
Film

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
LGBT
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Being less shallow, frolicking on nude beaches & no more closeted Republicans: Gays share how they've changed over the years - Queerty

Gay individuals experience continuous evolution, particularly through coming out, learning from mistakes, and prioritizing mental health and relationships.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
Film
fromQueerty
3 days ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
7 hours ago

How Manhattan's 'last queer bookstore' just might be saved by a Bushwick peer

The Bureau of General Services - Queer Division in Manhattan faces closure unless Hive Mind Books acquires it and raises funds.
London music
fromPitchfork
17 hours ago

Generation X: Generation X

Big Ben's explosion in 1976 marked a cultural shift, coinciding with the rise of punk rock and Generation X's emergence in music.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: The Always Fabulous Hunky Jesus Contest Returns Sunday

The Hunky Jesus Contest returns to Dolores Park, a popular event with a history dating back to 1979.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

What to know about the controversial practice of orgasmic meditation'

Nicole Daedone's OneTaste, promoting orgasmic meditation, faced severe backlash after coercion allegations led to her federal prison sentence.
Television
fromQueerty
4 days 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.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago

Drag Race star dies aged 27 before filming new series

We are heartbroken to share that Misua, a talented Queen set to appear on season four of Drag Race Philippines passed away in her sleep the morning of April 2. She brought light, artistry, and joy to those around her, and she will be deeply missed.
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SF music
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

A generation remembered, a future funded: Inside DIFFA's defining night | amNewYork

Philanthropy is essential for redirecting power toward care and dignity in a capitalist system indifferent to human costs.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
Silicon Valley food
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"Are you a brunch gay?" Gays sound off on the most polarizing meal - Queerty

Brunch is a polarizing meal, cherished by some and detested by others, especially within LGBTQ+ communities.
Medicine
fromQueerty
6 days ago

How did bottoms prep back in the day? A brief history of douching - Queerty

A new douching alternative, the A-Ball, raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, indicating significant interest in modern hygiene methods for sexual readiness.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

How becoming a drag queen allowed this trans man to finally be his complete self - LGBTQ Nation

Juniper Brown's journey through gender dysphoria led him to embrace his identity as a drag queen, overcoming childhood anxiety and adversity.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
6 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day 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
3 days 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.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
SF music
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

If I didn't have dwarfism, I'd probably be quite normcore': Midgitte Bardot on sex, drag and street harassment

Tamm Reynolds, a non-binary trans drag queen with dwarfism, is a unique performance artist known for their bold and provocative acts.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago

Was Whitney Houston LGBTQ+? Here's what we know about the music legend's sexuality

In 2009, Tina Brown claims the artist has had a series of steamy same sex affairs which her brother, Bobby Brown, Houston's husband, was allegedly aware of. She told the National Enquirer, 'It's no secret. I've seen her with a woman a couple of times. They were walking around without shirts on when I came in the house.'
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trump celebrates the Trans Day of Visibility by attacking trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump issued a statement attacking trans people and detailing measures taken to restrict their rights during his presidency.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trump celebrates the Trans Day of Visibility by attacking trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump issued a statement attacking trans people and detailing measures taken to restrict their rights during his presidency.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Want to support LGBTQ+ businesses? Here are some brands worth knowing - LGBTQ Nation

Instead of overwhelming shoppers with endless options, it focuses on brands with a clear point of view-most of them LGBTQ+ owned, others deeply aligned with the community through their values, partnerships, and impact. Some are small businesses built from the ground up. Others are growing brands challenging industries that haven't always made space for us.
Fashion & style
Arts
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Drama Masks: Monsters in our midst, as Black and queer history looms - 48 hills

A Bay Area theatre critic prioritizes honest reviews over free event access, evaluating whether performances justify audience spending while acknowledging indie artists' resource constraints and limited venue availability.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day 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.
Film
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

A Who's-Who of Queer and Camp Culture Stars In New Disaster-Spoof Flick 'Stop! That! Train!'

A new comedy film featuring queer icons and camp culture is set to release on June 12.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Made in Fire Island: how artists were at the heart of the LGBTQ+ mecca

Leilah Babirye's journey to Fire Island reveals its rich history as a haven for LGBTQ+ artists and their creative expressions.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

He dropped his pants & I saw something I wasn't prepared for. Now I'm questioning everything. - Queerty

Discovering a partner's Prince Albert piercing can challenge personal comfort levels and affect intimacy.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days 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.
#transgender-day-of-visibility
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
SF LGBT

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

Laurie Berkner supports trans kids, affirming their beauty and encouraging self-care on Transgender Day of Visibility.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
#lgbtq-representation
Television
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Why won't TV just let older gay men have sexy screen time? - Queerty

Television depicts gay men as married parents, closeted victims, or young explorers, but rarely as unapologetically sexual older adults living openly without shame.
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Queer As Folk star on the impact of the series: "Prior to our show, gay characters were seen as clowns or eunuchs" - Queerty

Queer as Folk revolutionized LGBTQ+ representation by portraying gay characters as three-dimensional humans rather than stereotypical caricatures, creating lasting positive impact on audiences 25 years after its 2000 premiere.
Television
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Why won't TV just let older gay men have sexy screen time? - Queerty

Television depicts gay men as married parents, closeted victims, or young explorers, but rarely as unapologetically sexual older adults living openly without shame.
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Queer As Folk star on the impact of the series: "Prior to our show, gay characters were seen as clowns or eunuchs" - Queerty

Queer as Folk revolutionized LGBTQ+ representation by portraying gay characters as three-dimensional humans rather than stereotypical caricatures, creating lasting positive impact on audiences 25 years after its 2000 premiere.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
#transgender
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

The number of same-sex couples in the U.S. has doubled in two decades, despite renewed political opposition to marriage equality.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Did this notorious mob wife secretly bankroll drag clubs in the '50s? - Queerty

Anna Genovese, a bisexual woman, leveraged her mob connections to protect LGBTQ+ New Yorkers while running secret clubs during the mafia's golden age.
#trans-rights
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
5 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

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

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Exploring Transgender Identity in South Carolina is a candid photographic and interview-based documentation of transgender life in South Carolina. This project offers a contemporary visual record of a community that exists largely outside of that narrative yet within its realities.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Man who attacked gay bar owners & requiring one to get 50 stitches is going away for 90 days - LGBTQ Nation

A man was sentenced to 90 days in prison for attacking the owners of a gay bar in Connecticut.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Homophobia Is Back. It's Different Now.

LaBeouf hasn't anchored a box-office hit in more than a decade, and little of his 2020s art-house work has drawn buzz. The most notable thing he's starred in lately was a clip of him on a podcaster's couch, hunched and diminished, talking about his fear of gay people.
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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

In the 1970s, Bay Area Lesbians Created Their Own Economy | KQED

Bay Area lesbians created self-sustaining economic and social networks to survive discrimination and exclusion from mainstream society, providing a historical model for contemporary mutual aid.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One moment it was a little blip. The next, our friends are dying': the gay porn soundtrack composers lost to the Aids crisis

Unreleased 1980s gay electronic music from porn soundtracks has been rediscovered and released to celebrate overlooked queer artists and support AIDS charities.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Meet the poster boy & mom of the early AIDS epidemic: Bobbi Campbell & Zelda Rubinstein - LGBTQ Nation

As, Dr. Bill Lipsky noted in his 2022 remembrance for the San Francisco Bay Times, Campbell had been diagnosed with Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) the previous October, becoming just the 16th person in the city to be diagnosed with the rare form of skin cancer that was suddenly popping up among young men. During those early days of the epidemic, before doctors identified HIV and AIDS, patients like Campbell were described as having "gay cancer."
Public health
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Pride Flag Re-Raised at Stonewall After Trump Administration Tore It Down

Multiple Northern California incidents: LaMalfa's aortic dissection death, a teen arrested in an Ocean Beach shooting, and a DHS partial shutdown affecting multiple agencies.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Meet the poster boy & mom of the early AIDS epidemic: Bobbi Campbell & Zelda Rubinstein - LGBTQ Nation

As, Dr. Bill Lipsky noted in his 2022 remembrance for the San Francisco Bay Times, Campbell had been diagnosed with Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) the previous October, becoming just the 16th person in the city to be diagnosed with the rare form of skin cancer that was suddenly popping up among young men. During those early days of the epidemic, before doctors identified HIV and AIDS, patients like Campbell were described as having "gay cancer."
Public health
Music
fromMashable
1 month ago

Madonna's 'Erotica' era gets love from social media 34 years after its release

Madonna's 1992 song 'Thief of Hearts' is trending on TikTok and Instagram, driving increased Spotify streams and renewed attention to the Erotica-era track.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

A Trumper harassed & shouted slurs at a trans "Drag Race" queen. She got the last laugh. - LGBTQ Nation

Jasmine Kennedie, a trans contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14, experienced verbal harassment and was followed by a man on public transit in New York City who used slurs and made political statements targeting her identity.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

The world's oldest active drag king has shaped the art form for decades. She's not slowing down. - LGBTQ Nation

El Daña, at 80 years old, is certified by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest performing drag king, with a career spanning from 1965 to present, including activism through the Imperial Court System.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
4 weeks ago

NYC Pride rolls out calendar of events for 2026

NYC Pride announces early 2025 events including networking happy hours, bar crawls, and Youth Pride, culminating in the Pride March during the final weekend of June.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Boyfriends in church, '80s hunks & hot times in the bathtub: Gays reveal when they definitely knew they liked guys! - Queerty

It can be tough being gay in a straight man's world. When it comes to figuring out our identities, we often have to negotiate our desires with the preconceived expectations around us. This was especially the case for folks who grew up when there was scant representation. Certain attractions may have bubbled, but they remained nameless. Still, that doesn't mean they went unheeded. Gay people have found themselves for centuries.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Growing up gay, the latest Grindr chaos, Tyra Banks & the unhinged early days of reality TV - Queerty

Welcome back to another edition of Queerty's "Quick & Dirty" series. Join us as we recap the biggest stories of the week. There's no script. There's no filters. Just queer news, quick and dirty. This week, Queerty's Graham Gremore, Alex Reimer, Cameron Scheetz and Johnny Lopez dive headfirst diving headfirst into the latest Grindr chaos after a former employee spilled to Vox about exactly when things went from spicy to soggy.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

A viral tweet just unlocked gay memories of the iconic '90s magazine 'XY' - Queerty

"Oh god. Have you guys heard of XY magazine? This was the main gay magazine in the 90s," he wrote.
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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.
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.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Drag Can Save a Life in New York City-if People Show Up

Black and trans drag performers create daring nightlife art while facing severe economic insecurity, relying on crowdfunding and mutual aid despite hopes for policy change.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

The first-ever TV show for the gays was wild, uncensored & completely free for anyone to see - Queerty

The Emerald City public access TV show pioneered queer visibility in 1970s New York, providing unfiltered, community-made coverage of gay culture and politics.
fromGay City News
1 month ago

Defying Trump, activists re-install Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

For days, elected officials - including Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Manhattan State Senator Erik Bottcher - vowed to raise the flag during a 4 p.m. event on Feb. 12. Those elected officials indeed brought a Rainbow Flag attached to a thin flagpole and placed it next to the flagpole where the original Rainbow Flag was located, but the new flag did not get attached to the actual flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument - and it was only flying at about half-staff.
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fromPUNCH
2 months ago

Could Sports Revive the Lesbian Bar Scene?

Lesbian bars rebounded from a steep decline through queer-coded spaces, women's-sports bars, community events, and pop-up strategies that proved local demand.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Diplo dishes on why he only likes going to gay parties: "Gay men are able to just be way more free & crazy" - Queerty

Gay men and gay nightlife drove the invention and evolution of dance, house, techno, and early hip-hop through experimental freedom and energetic party culture.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"Totally heartbreaking": Major Pride organization abruptly announces closure - LGBTQ Nation

We recognize the deep importance Tucson Pride has held in our community since 1977, serving as a space of visibility, advocacy, celebration, and resilience for nearly five decades. We are profoundly grateful to every volunteer, sponsor, artist, activist, and community member who has supported Tucson Pride throughout its history.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

These trans collectives are fighting hate with a lot of laughter & a little lube wrestling - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasc collectives in Tampa Bay create joyful, mutual-aid events like Lubor Day to build connection and resilience for trans Floridians amid legislative hostility.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"We're still gay & we're still fabulous": Shop owners fight vandalism with positivity & humor - LGBTQ Nation

An LGBTQ+ gift shop in York faces repeated homophobic vandalism and responds with humor, positivity, and community engagement.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Older gays debate the appropriate age to stop taking off your shirt in public - Queerty

A 38-year-old gay man feels self-conscious about being shirtless in public and wonders if aging makes it inappropriate; many respondents say never too old.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

All about the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

The 1979 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights drew about 125,000 people and capped a decade of LGBTQ+ organizing after Stonewall.
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