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fromQueerty
1 year ago

18 famous LGBTQ+ Tauruses who don't back down - Queerty

Tauruses do it with steady hands and a whole lot of heart, cultivating beauty and building something that lasts, embodying dependability and loyalty.
SF LGBT
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago
France news

Anti-gay vandals have terrorized 2 teachers for over a year. They say their town is doing nothing. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Gay dad punches right-wing commentator after being tricked into a homophobic interview - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
US politics

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
12 hours ago

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

The Gay Appmosphere™ is evolving with new app features and updates from major platforms like Squirt, Sniffies, and Grindr.
NYC politics
fromgaycitynews.com
12 hours ago

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council's special election race for District 3

LGBTQ leaders are actively campaigning in New York City's special election for the City Council's Third District, emphasizing representation and community significance.
France news
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

Anti-gay vandals have terrorized 2 teachers for over a year. They say their town is doing nothing. - LGBTQ Nation

Two gay teachers in Lairoux, France, face ongoing anti-gay vandalism and criticize local government for inadequate support.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

Gay dad punches right-wing commentator after being tricked into a homophobic interview - LGBTQ Nation

A gay dad faces felony charges after an altercation with a right-wing commentator questioning his parenting abilities.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
12 hours ago

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

The Gay Appmosphere™ is evolving with new app features and updates from major platforms like Squirt, Sniffies, and Grindr.
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
9 hours ago

From the runway to OF, this men's fashion brand is serving lewks & lewds - Queerty

Louis Gabriel Nouchi's brand LGN combines sensual menswear with gender-fluid designs, recently launching an OF page to explore intimacy and desire.
fromBrooklyn Paper
16 hours ago

Inside Paddy's of Park Slope, a classic Irish bar built on community and belonging * Brooklyn Paper

"For LGBTQ+ and women in particular, I think we were kind of never given an opportunity to have a safe space to come to, or know of a safe space where they could say, 'You know what? I'm not feeling safe today. Paddy's is up the street.'"
Brooklyn
fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The parents argue that their children were 'allowed' to identify as transgender at school, which they claim violated their rights to determine their children's upbringing.
NYC parents
#asexuality
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Education
fromAdvocate.com
14 hours ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Things could go backwards': Kezia Dugdale on safety, LGBTQ+ rights and the future of Stonewall

Kezia Dugdale expresses fear for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK amid rising rightwing populism and acknowledges Stonewall's recent challenges.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
19 hours ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

Andy Beshear calls out Trump's abuse of faith while accepting LGBTQ+ allyship award

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund celebrated rising queer leadership and allies amid ongoing political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

After a long saga, the Pride flag is finally back at Stonewall

The rainbow flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument after a legal settlement.
LA Kings
fromQueerty
10 hours ago

WATCH: When 10 drag queens move into a South Florida mansion, the drama gets real - Queerty

Drag competition has evolved from pageants to mainstream media, with a new docuseries reconnecting it to its roots.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
22 hours ago

58 UK libraries hold 'self-help' book which encourages conversion for trans kids

I sat my son under a large maple tree in our backyard and told him that males cannot be female, and we would be going back to his birth name and pronouns. I said, 'Honey, I know that this is something you feel you cannot live without. But you will be able to live without it. And you will actually be happier.'
LGBT
#trade-association
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
19 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
19 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny.
Women in technology
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Nonbinary Parents' Day highlights highs and lows nonbinary parents face year round - LGBTQ Nation

Nonbinary Parents' Day highlights the lack of recognition and acceptance for nonbinary parents in society.
#disability-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Social justice

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago
LGBT

Disability Groups Are Standing United for Trans Rights. That Hasn't Always Been the Case. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Disability advocates and LGBTQ+ organizations now unite to secure federal civil rights protections for trans people, reversing a 1989 compromise that excluded them from disability law coverage.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
SOMA, SF
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Anti-AI activist charged with firebombing home of gay OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - LGBTQ Nation

A suspect was arrested for a firebombing attempt on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, driven by fears of artificial intelligence.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
3 days ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Grindr's White House Correspondents' Dinner pre-party is the hottest ticket in Washington

Grindr's inaugural pre-party for the White House Correspondents' Dinner has become a highly sought-after invitation among media and political figures.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 year ago

The Gay Internet wonders whether this 'Drag Race' queen can also be a "masc daddy" - Queerty

Sam Star blends masculine ruggedness with Drag Race glam, showcasing her love for football and a supportive relationship with NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Crowd erupts in cheers after Pete Buttigieg destroys Turning Point USA in just one sentence - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Buttigieg emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and the defense of institutions against attacks on their independence.
Brooklyn
fromGay City News
3 days ago

30 years of Brooklyn Pride: How the borough's twilight march became a Fifth Avenue tradition

Brooklyn Pride began in 1997, initiated by local residents to establish a major Pride event in the borough.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
#philz-coffee
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
14 hours ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation

Philz Coffee CEO reversed a decision to remove Pride flags after backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Philz Coffee CEO restores Pride flags in stores after intense backlash: 'I made a mistake'

Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags after backlash, issuing a public apology and reaffirming support for the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
14 hours ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation

Philz Coffee CEO reversed a decision to remove Pride flags after backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Philz Coffee CEO restores Pride flags in stores after intense backlash: 'I made a mistake'

Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags after backlash, issuing a public apology and reaffirming support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Relationships
fromQueerty
8 months ago

What is a pillow princess & how do you know if you are one? - Queerty

Pillow princesses prefer receiving in bed, not necessarily indicating laziness, but rather personal preference in sexual dynamics.
fromQueerty
2 days ago

From Madonna mayhem to OF age gaps, we're having a very gay group chat - Queerty

Madonna's surprise new single has taken the queer community by storm, showcasing her continued relevance and ability to connect with fans through her music.
SF LGBT
Television
fromQueerty
2 weeks 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.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Who are the "hybrid boys" & why are they getting bodied by Gay Twitter? - Queerty

Hybrid training, which draws on various workouts from cardio to lifting, is gaining traction thanks to competitions like Hyrox created by Moritz Fürste.
Exercise
#trans-rights
fromQueerty
1 day ago
SF LGBT

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.lgbtqnation.com
2 months ago
LGBT

"I hope that it isn't too late": Queer folks cling to hope for a brighter, more equal future

Transgender and queer people experienced increased fear, medical access loss, civil-rights undermining, displacement, and precarity during the second Trump administration.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

Surviving as a marginalized trans woman of color, Honey Dijon emphasizes authenticity, cultural respect, and financial prudence in her successful music career.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
#lesbian-visibility-week
fromQueerty
6 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
fromQueerty
2 days ago

PHOTOS: The gays are taking over Coachella with their thirsty fits - Queerty

This year's Coachella features headliners like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, alongside LGBTQ-inclusive acts such as CMAT, The xx, and Ethel Cain.
SF LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Brendan Gill is a true advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, not just an ally - LGBTQ Nation

Two leading Democratic candidates share similar policy stances but differ sharply in their recent levels of advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities.
LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Meet the queer brands behind LGBTQ Outpost - Queerty

LGBTQ Outpost is a curated marketplace highlighting LGBTQ+ owned brands and allies, featuring over 35 brands across multiple product categories built by entrepreneurs with lived community experience.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

These LGBTQ+ married couples aren't afraid to show their love

A new campaign from GLAAD aims to spotlight queer married couples, asking for submissions from those whose lives have been made better by having the legal right to marry. GLAAD I Found You uplifts "married queer couples finding each other and celebrating joy, the same as any other couple who decides to make this life-changing commitment."
LGBT
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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LGBT
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
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Daily newsletter 2/3

Dr. Jess Ting maintained extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein before prominence in gender-affirming care; legal and legislative actions target trans rights and reproductive healthcare.
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