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NELA Pride founders Meghan Proffer and her wife Photo: Amanda Buchart Megan Proffer, who lives in remote Northeast Louisiana in the small town of Monroe about a hundred miles from anywhere, had been with her wife for over ten years when their growing family inspired an idea colored by a rainbow. “After ten years of

Share Tweet Share Share Email Best-selling author J.K. Rowling has once again found herself at the center of controversy. Known for her polarizing views on trans rights, Rowling has mocked gender-neutral language, misgendered trans people, and criticized trans individuals on social media. The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht In her new book of 30 essays, The

The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced that HIV-positive parents can chestfeed their children if their HIV viral load has reached undetectable levels. The announcement is a break from a longstanding recommendation that HIV-positive parents should not breastfeed their children, which was the guideline for 40 years. However, a report last Monday said that if the

Share Tweet Share Share Email 2024 has been a landmark year in LGBTQ+ representation, with a stunning array of celebrities coming out. These inspiring disclosures across entertainment, sports, and public life have boosted visibility, shattered stereotypes, and expanded societal acceptance. Here’s a look at some of the trailblazers who’ve stepped into the light this year,

The United Kingdom’s government just issued an emergency order to temporarily ban and criminalize the usage of puberty blockers for transgender minors, independent journalist Erin Reed reports. This criminalization is unprecedented and has not been seen in any other country. It could lead to prison sentences of up to two years, Jo Maugham of the

Share Tweet Share Share Email Netflix’s wild social experiment, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, is making a comeback, promising more delicious drama and heart-wrenching moments. Both the queer and straight versions are getting fresh seasons, and we’re here for all the couple-swapping chaos. What’s the Buzz About The Ultimatum? If you haven’t been sucked into the

O.J. Simpson at a 2017 parole hearing Photo: Jason Bean / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN A new documentary about Nicole Brown Simpson airing on Lifetime this weekend reveals the extent to which O.J. Simpson’s violent rage was triggered by homophobia. Unlike so many examinations of O.J. and the brutal 1994 murder of his ex-wife

Share Tweet Share Share Email Viktor Hargreeves is back! The Umbrella Academy is back for its fourth and final season, and the Hargreeves siblings have never been less powerful. Netflix dropped the first teaser on Wednesday, giving fans a sneak peek into the chaos and excitement awaiting their favorite dysfunctional family. Netflix A World in

Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry, right, speaks to Rep. Raymond Peña ahead of a reading of Senate Bill 2 in the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Photo: Aaron E. Martinez / American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK A Black queer Democratic Texas state House candidate Lauren Ashley Simmons has defeated Democratic

Share Tweet Share Share Email Dwyane Wade, the former NBA superstar and husband of Gabrielle Union, continues to be one of our favorite celebrity dads. His daughter, Zaya Wade, who came out as trans in 2020, is about to turn 17. Together, they are embarking on an inspiring new project: a non-profit called Translatable, aimed

Members of the OhioHealth group carry balloons during the 2017 Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade in Columbus, Ohio. Photo: Brooke LaValley / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN The National Park Service (NPS) has reversed its prohibition on employees marching in Pride events in uniform. The prohibition, outlined in a May 9 memo to NPS employees, was

Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready, mystery fans! Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny are joining Daniel Craig in Knives Out 3, titled Wake Up Dead Man. The third film in the series promises more twists, turns, and hilariously sharp detective work from Benoit Blanc, the gay southern sleuth we all love. New Stars Join

Richard Dreyfuss in 2020 Photo: Nathan J Fish/Sun-News, Las Cruces Sun-News via Imagn Content Services, LLC via IMAGN Richard Dreyfuss, the 76-year-old Academy Award-winning actor, allegedly made transphobic comments during a May 25 showing of his 1975 shark horror film Jaws at the Cabot Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts. Theater management apologized for his comments, saying

Share Tweet Share Share Email Heartstopper star Kit Connor goes shirtless in the first teaser for Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet, co-starring Rachel Zegler (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes). You may remember earlier this year when the pair teased their roles with cryptic “R” and “J” posts on Instagram. Luckily, Connor later confirmed he would play Romeo in the

Peggy Moore and Hope Wood, two political activists based in Northern California, died in a car crash on May 10. Moore was 60 and Wood 48. The collision took place on California Highway 76 in unincorporated San Diego County when the Jeep Gladiator they were traveling in hit a Chrysler sedan, according to The Bay

Share Tweet Share Share Email Award-winning actor Andrew Scott recently opened up about the joy of being gay and critiqued the term “openly gay” in an interview with Variety. Known for his roles in Fleabag and All Of Us Strangers, Scott expressed his love for his sexuality, calling it the “greatest joy” of his life. Questioning the ‘Openly

March 2, 2019 in Sydney, Australia the annual Mardi Gras Festival. Photo: Shutterstock The Australian city of Sydney will be delivering first-of-its-kind affordable housing tailored specifically to transgender women. In partnership with the transfeminine All Nations housing co-operative and the Sydney city council, Common Equity NSW will be purchasing seven properties at a discount, directing

Share Tweet Share Share Email Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Dylan O’Brien makes a jaw-dropping cameo appearance in the trailer for the upcoming new series Fantasmas! The 32-year-old actor is one of many guest stars on the show, and in the trailer, he can be seen making quite an entrance in nothing but some

Bridget Ziegler celebrates her victory for school board at a GOP party on Tuesday August, 23, 2022 Photo: THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK/IMAGN As the 2024 election cycle heats up, the scowls at Moms for Liberty (M4L) are leveraging their outsized right-wing influence to finger-point and scold their way into what they hope will

Share Tweet Share Share Email Rian Johnson has finally revealed the title of the highly anticipated third Knives Out movie! Get ready for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Production is about to kick off, and we couldn’t be more excited. A Sneak Peek at the New Adventure Daniel Craig is back as the charismatic detective Benoit Blanc,

Mary Szoch of the Family Research Council Photo: X video screenshot The anti-LGBTQ+ group Family Research Council (FRC) opposes in vitro fertilization (IVF), a conception method responsible for roughly 2.3% of all infants born in the U.S. and often used by LGBTQ+ couples, because IVF clinics use pornography to get sperm from donors. “Pornography is

Share Tweet Share Share Email “A gay lead on Bridgerton sounds like a good idea to me,” Quinn previously told Cosmopolitan Spain. Netflix’s popular Regency Era series about a large family in England, a powerhouse Queen, and an anonymous gossip writer is returning for a third season later this year. We are eager to see how the relationship

“We see you haven’t voted yet. Your voting record is public,” a recent mailer to Texas Republicans says. “Your neighbors are watching and will know if you miss this critical runoff election. We will notify President Trump if you don’t vote. You can’t afford to have that on your record.” The mailer, which says it

Share Tweet Share Share Email The long-awaited trailer for Am I Ok? is finally here, packed with queer anxiety, powerful female friendship, and plenty of tears. Starring Dakota Johnson as Lucy, the film tells the story of a 32-year-old woman who realizes she’s a lesbian. As Lucy navigates the queer dating pool for the first time, her

Royce White in 2013 Photo: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports via IMAGN The Minnesota Republican Party has endorsed Royce White — a former NBA player who has used anti-LGBTQ+ slurs on social media — as their preferred candidate in the GOP’s bid to take the state’s Senate seat from pro-LGBTQ+ Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. White, a

Share Tweet Share Share Email Colton Underwood, former NFL player and reality TV star, is about to take on his most exciting role yet: dad! He and his husband, political strategist Jordan C. Brown, have announced they’re expecting a baby boy. From Bachelor to Daddy Colton Underwood first caught the public’s eye on the reality TV scene, starring in The Bachelorette,

Microplastic particles on fingers under a magnifying glass. Photo: Shutterstock Since the 2010s, conspiracy theorists have pointed to lab animal studies as “proof” that hormone-disrupting chemicals in water are “feminizing” humans and causing more people to identify as LGBTQ+. The claim hasn’t been substantiated by medical research, but a recent medical study has found microplastics

Share Tweet Share Share Email This Pride Month, Hulu has pulled out all the stops with a fantastic lineup of LGBTQ+ content that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer. From groundbreaking new shows to special events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming your way in June. New

Pope Francis in 2015 Photo: Andrew P. Scott / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN Pope Francis slammed U.S. religious conservatives who oppose his rule allowing priests to bless same-sex unions. “[A] conservative is one who clings to something and does not want to see beyond that,” the 87-year-old worldwide Catholic leader said in a 60

Share Tweet Share Share Email “When the moment is ‘look hot walking down the stairs,’ I’m like, I don’t know how to do that.” Hello, Bridgerton fans! Season 3 is finally here, and the excitement is palpable. The latest season promises more romance, drama, and the ever-captivating allure of Regency-era London. The new stars of Bridgerton recently