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A federal appeals court has overturned West Virginia’s transgender sports ban, the so-called Save Women’s Sports Act. The state’s attorney general will likely appeal the ruling, but the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a similar case from the same appeals court in early 2023. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed with an earlier

Share Tweet Share Share Email A New Chapter for Reality TV? Colton Underwood, the star of The Bachelor Season 23, recently shared insights with Entertainment Weekly about the possibility of an LGBTQIA+-focused season for the iconic dating show. With nearly two decades under its belt, The Bachelor and its spinoffs like The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise have become staples in reality TV, drawing in

Former President Donald Trump, age 77, seemed to fall asleep during the first day of his criminal hush money trial. Democrats mocked Trump as he has repeatedly claimed that President Joe Biden is too old and low-energy to lead the United States. “Trump appeared to be asleep,” New York Times senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman

Share Tweet Share Share Email Even in 2024, men showing affection still triggers misguided cries of “gay.” During the vibrant chaos of this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a candid moment between pop icon Justin Bieber and his long-time pal Jaden Smith caught the eyes of many. Captured in a heartwarming clip, the

A Polish Catholic priest has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after an investigation into an August 30, 2023, gay adult play party in the priest’s apartment. At the party, a male sex worker collapsed after overdosing on erectile dysfunction medication and was subsequently “mutilated,” according to The New York Post. The victim ultimately

A gay MAGA Republican was clearly surprised by a reporter who asked why she did not appear to be paying her campaign staff, as she reportedly responded to the inquiry by hanging up the phone. Alison Esposito is running for Congress in New York, but according to Times Union reporter Timmy Facciola, her campaign finance

J.K. Rowling in 1999 Photo: USA TODAY via IMAGN After recent rants opposing a transgender-inclusive hate crime law and implying that trans people are criminals who don’t need legal protections, billionaire Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling recently published a 709-word social media post explaining her anti-trans views and what she has decided defines a woman.

A new study published in the Social Science Research Network [SSRN] found that job applicants using they/them pronouns are less likely to be hired. The study’s author, University of Toronto Ph.D. candidate Taryn Eames, states it is “the first large-scale correspondence study focused on evaluating hiring discrimination based on pronoun disclosure.” Eames sent out 7,970

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) and former President Donald Trump (R) Photo: C-SPAN screenshot President Donald Trump (R) helped defend Christian Nationalist Speaker Mike Johnson (R) from far-right House members threatening to kick him out by appearing in a joint press conference in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. Together, they proposed a bill

Share Tweet Share Share Email “He is a monster, but he’s not a homophobe. That’s ridiculous. That’s twisted beyond any measure.” In the latest installment of the Chucky series, the infamous doll escalates his reign of terror in a season that promises to be scarier, bloodier, and gayer than ever.  Caitlynn McDaniel of Gayety sits

Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches announced his engagement to his boyfriend, Scott Johnston, on social media. “I never thought I’d find someone who’s gets me and loves me for me,” he wrote in his Instagram post that included a photo of the two men surrounded by a heart made of rose petals. “I have always struggled

Share Tweet Share Share Email In 2024, Louis Tomlinson once again addresses the enduring rumors about a secret relationship with Harry Styles, famously dubbed “Larry” by fans.  Despite years of speculation, the One Direction star reiterates there’s no truth to the whispers that have followed him and Styles since the early 2010s. The Persistent “Larry”

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Florida education officials must allow a transgender teacher to use she/her pronouns in school. The teacher, Katie Wood, along with a nonbinary teacher, AV Schwandes, filed a lawsuit late last year challenging Florida’s HB 1069. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis last year, states that “an employee

Share Tweet Share Share Email A Star-Studded Smooch! Jinkx Monsoon, the fabulous two-time winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is back on stage, and guess what? She’s sharing a steamy kiss with none other than High School Musical‘s Corbin Bleu in Little Shop of Horrors on Off-Broadway! Yes, you heard right. Our beloved Jinkx is living

Photo: Screenshot, Camp Brave Trails Anti-LGBTQ+ activist group Gays Against Groomers is stoking the right-wing outrage machine with calls for a boycott of The North Face, citing the outdoor apparel company’s long-time sponsorship of a youth summer camp.   The self-loathing Gays Against Groomers dredged up a three-year-old tweet from The North Face touting their

Share Tweet Share Share Email Ricky Martin, the pop sensation, hit the stage with a bang at Madonna’s Miami concert, making fans go wild! He wasn’t just there to sing; he was the star judge during the ballroom portion of the show. This wasn’t any ordinary concert – it was Madonna’s Celebration Tour, famous for

Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) yells as President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address Photo: Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK House Republicans have been “dreading” their return to Washington D.C. after a two-week break because now they have to deal with far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)

Share Tweet Share Share Email In the thrilling world of TV drama, 9-1-1 has taken a giant leap forward and introduced a queer storyline for one of its existing characters. That’s right 9-1-1 fans! Buck has confirmed his bisexuality with a steamy kiss. Meanwhile, Oliver Stark, who plays the fearless firefighter Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley, has

Activists in Hong Kong are incensed over new policies that are supposed to make it easier for trans folks to change the gender marker on their IDs but, in actuality, remain quite stringent. The policy changes came about after what at the time seemed like a landmark victory in 2023, in which Hong Kong’s highest

Share Tweet Share Share Email RuPaul’s Drag Race’s only two-time champ and soon-to-be Doctor Who sensation, Jinkx Monsoon, just spilled some exciting news! She’s chosen a new personal name, Hera Hoffer, on her incredible journey of gender self-exploration.  But not to worry, she’ll still be our beloved Jinkx Monsoon in the spotlight. Related | ‘Drag

A mother and son team in the U.K. have launched an app designed to help LGBTQ+ people find safe harbor when they feel endangered. The BOBU app (available via Apple and Google) is an extension of Luciana and Nicholas Cousin’s “Back Off, Back Up” initiative, launched in 2021. The initiative provides training for local businesses

Share Tweet Share Share Email Two Decades Together: A Look at Neil and David’s Journey Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka just hit a significant milestone: 20 years since their first date! Let’s dive into their journey of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. From First Date to Forever In 2004, Neil, now 50, and David,

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Amidst swirling rumors and fan speculations following Bobby Berk’s departure from Queer Eye, new member Jeremiah Brent is here to clear the air. No Drama in This Fab Family! When Bobby Berk bid farewell to the hit Netflix series, eyebrows raised, and whispers of discord among the Fab Five started

Oklahoma’s superintendent of public schools Ryan Walters Photo: WPDE-TV screenshot Voters in Tulsa, Oklahoma recently defeated school board candidates who support Ryan Walters, the anti-LGBTQ+ head of the state’s Department of Education. Concurrently, voters in St. Louis, Missouri rejected 13 right-wing school board candidates endorsed by a local anti-LGBTQ+ radio host. At least two of

Share Tweet Share Share Email Influencer Dylan Mulvaney has a dream as bold and bright as Elle Woods’ signature pink wardrobe. At the South by Southwest Film Festival, Mulvaney shared her ultimate aspiration: to shine in a trans-inclusive remake of the iconic film Legally Blonde. From Wicked Wishes to Legally Blonde Ambitions While the dream

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready to unravel mysteries with the afterlife’s finest in Netflix’s new show, Dead Boy Detectives.  Premiering on April 25th, this series promises a rollercoaster ride of fun, whimsy, and a touch of the supernatural, all wrapped in a queer, quirky package of humor and fantastical horror. Based on the