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While the nation faces the implications of a second Donald Trump administration, there are meaningful victories to celebrate down the ballot, including groundbreaking LGBTQ+ firsts. The 2024 election cycle marked a significant moment for LGBTQ+ political representation in the United States. On election night, numerous queer and transgender candidates achieved historic victories, setting new standards

On Tuesday, D.C. police released photos of some of the suspects identified in a brutal hate crime attack. Sebastian Thomas Robles Lascarro was attacked by 10 to 15 young men and women in a McDonald’s on October 27. The 22-year-old Colombian model and his husband were in the fast-food restaurant at about 1 am after

Share Tweet Share Share Email This year’s Grammy nominations spotlight an impressive range of talent, with diverse voices and queer representation leading the charge. Here’s a look at the major categories and the artists making waves in the music industry’s biggest celebration. Related | Chappell Roan Claps Back

NYPD Police Officers on duty in Manhattan A 16-year-old transgender boy in Bellingham, Washington was beaten by a group of fellow students who were shouting transphobic slurs. “It took me a few days to realize the gravity that my child was beat because they are transgender,” said Alyssa Ruben, the victim’s mother, to Komo News.

Share Tweet Share Share Email Estimated reading time: 6 minutes What Is Project 2025? How This Conservative Blueprint Could Shape Trump’s Second Term With Donald Trump’s projected victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, Project 2025 has garnered renewed attention. This initiative, led by the Heritage Foundation,

On the left, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY). On the right, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) Two U.S. House Democrats have made public statements opposing transgender female athletes playing on girls’ and women’s sports teams. During the election, Republicans spent at least $215 million on anti-trans attack ads, including accusing Democrats of supporting “boys competing against girls,”

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Disney Festival of Holidays is back at Disneyland Resort, bringing festive cheer and a delicious array of seasonal snacks. Running from November 15, 2024, to January 6, 2025, this year’s event offers a global culinary journey that celebrates holiday traditions from around

10 hours ago “We’ve got this”: More than 70 LGBTQ+ organizations release joint statement of solidarity A group of more than 70 LGBTQ+ organizations has released the following statement. Our LGBTQIA2S+ community has risen again and again to meet moments that have challenged our rights, our humanity, and our freedom. Today is no different.  Ours

Share Tweet Share Share Email Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 election. Here’s what we know. Former President Donald Trump has been projected to win the 2024 presidential election, securing a historic comeback nearly four years after leaving Washington. Decision Desk HQ

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Jonathan Bailey is no stranger to turning heads, but his latest spotlight moment came with a fun twist. During a Wicked press junket, Pedestrian TV’s Laura Masia introduced Bailey and his co-star Jeff Goldblum to the internet’s favorite title: “zaddy.” The term, describing

Actress Chloë Grace Moretz has officially come out as gay after years of speculation about her sexuality. In a post endorsing Kamala Harris for president, Moretz declared that “as a gay woman” she believes in the need for LGBTQ+ legal protections. Related Actor Jermelle Simon comes out in emotional video: “I’ve decided to love myself unconditionally”

Share Tweet Share Share Email In The Housekeeper, a romance unfolds in the shadowed halls of Manderville Hall, bringing a stirring story of love, secrecy, and self-discovery to life. This upcoming period drama stars Uma Thurman as Danni, a housekeeper whose life takes an unexpected turn when she

Autocrats and other right-wing so-called “populists” dehumanize, scapegoat, and villainize immigrants as the cornerstone of their hoped-for political victories and governing strategies once in office. Leaders in government, including in Hungary and Italy, have grabbed onto this longtime fear tactic, and it has been used successfully in recent elections in Austria with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ),

Share Tweet Share Share Email Daniel Craig is captivated by a charming Drew Starkey in A24’s highly anticipated film, Queer. “What are you so afraid of? The door is already open. You can’t close it now. All we can do is look away.” Get Ready For ‘Queer’ In

This article first appeared on Mother Jones. It has been republished with the publication’s permission. Paris Alexander had been in a destructive relationship for over a decade, learning to tolerate the intolerable even as the abuse progressed—first mental and emotional torment, then physical and sexual torture. Like many survivors, Alexander, who is nonbinary, stayed in the relationship

Share Tweet Share Share Email Marvel fans, get ready to refresh that Disney+ subscription! Just as Agatha All Along wrapped up with a spellbinding finale, Disney+ treated us to a fresh “Look Ahead” teaser, and it’s packed with Marvel magic. From a bold new Spider-Man show to the

Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, not shown, speak the media prior to Netanyahu‚Äôs address to the U.S. Congress on July 24, 2024 in Washington. Photo: Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN images He’s five feet two and he’s six feet fourHe fights with missiles and

By Gayety Staff Posted on October 31, 2024 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Halloween 2024 brought out the best (and boldest) from our favorite celebrities, and this year’s costumes were nothing short of iconic. From spine-chilling recreations of classic horror characters to high-fashion,

JD Vance Photo: Screenshot The Joe Rogan Experience Republican nominee for vice president, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), brought the culture wars to a friendly forum on Thursday with a visit to Joe Rogan’s podcast. Vance told Rogan, “I wouldn’t be surprised if me and Trump won just the normal gay guy vote.” He’s alone in

Share Tweet Share Share Email Hold onto your helmets—Gladiator II is heading to theaters on November 22, 2024, and it’s bringing all the intense, muscle-packed action we’ve been craving. With Ridley Scott returning as director, fans can expect a mix of brutal battles, epic heroics, and just the

Kamala Harris during an October 16, 2024 campaign event in Bucks County, Pennsylvania Photo: Shutterstock An angry white man in rural Stewartstown, Pennsylvania was captured on video screaming violent homophobic threats against two gay men canvassing for Vice President Kamala Harris. The incident occurred as Jason Bello and Justin Coniaris, two Washington D.C. residents, walked

Share Tweet Share Share Email Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez isn’t your typical crime drama. This fever-dream musical, packed with vibrant visuals and audacious storytelling, follows the journey of Emilia, a powerful cartel leader in Mexico, on her path to self-discovery and redemption. But here’s the twist: Emilia (Karla

Serenity Birdsong Photo: MT Lambda Instagram Serenity Birdsong, a transgender student at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), killed themselves on Monday inside the campus’ James E. Walker Library. Birdsong was vice president of MTSU’s student LGBTQ+ organization MT Lambda. The school canceled classes and closed the library on Tuesday but resumed normal operations on Wednesday.

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Canadian Singer Says He’s Still Figuring It Out Rumors about Shawn Mendes’ sexuality have followed him since he was just 15. Over the years, Mendes has openly discussed the anxiety that comes from living under constant scrutiny, with people not only speculating

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. speaks during the first day of the Republican National Convention. Photo: Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK Anti-LGBTQ+ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spewed anti-LGBTQ+ talking points to defend a comedian who made numerous racist comments at the New York City rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump,

Share Tweet Share Share Email What is BUM? BUM (Bottoms Up Movement) is a small business making a big impact on LGBTQ+ families in the United States. Founded by gay dads Carlos and Pat Dolan, BUM combines their love of the LGBTQ+ community with their personal experience of

“Under the Hitler regime…the most important thing that I learned…was that bigotry and hatred are not the most urgent problems. The most urgent, the most disgraceful, the most shameful, and the most tragic problem is silence.” -Joachim Prinz, Rabbi of Berlin, exiled in 1937 to the United States, from his speech on August 28, 1963, in

Share Tweet Share Share Email Our Next Gay Icon? It was Agatha All Along! Marvel’s Agatha All Along is casting its spell on Disney+, but it’s not just about magic—it’s about breaking boundaries. In a pivotal moment, Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) reveals her queerness in the latest episode

May 9, 2024; Washington, DC; Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaking along side Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and other Republican Senators holding a press conference discussing a resolution that condemns any action by the Biden Administration to withhold or restrict weapons for Israel. Photo: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Republican Ted Cruz’s desperate search for trans targets in