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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.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 hour 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.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
3 days ago
Film

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

fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago
Right-wing politics

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

fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago
SF LGBT

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

Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
1 week ago

A "potential Sniffies moment" at the mall turns into a queerly defiant "f*ck you" instead - Queerty

Mark Morinii shares a viral shopping experience highlighting homophobia and a supportive interaction with a woman's response to her date's comments.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Gay men reveal the things they've vowed never to do again - Queerty

Many gay men shared personal commitments to avoid certain actions or decisions, reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned.
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.
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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours 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.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
1 week ago

A "potential Sniffies moment" at the mall turns into a queerly defiant "f*ck you" instead - Queerty

Mark Morinii shares a viral shopping experience highlighting homophobia and a supportive interaction with a woman's response to her date's comments.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

He Wrote a Book About Interviewing. Here's His Interview.

Ben Lerner's 'Transcription' explores memory, language, and technology through the lens of a writer's relationship with his mentor.
#queer-cinema
Television
fromQueerty
3 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.
Independent films
fromQueerty
1 week ago

WATCH: This steamy dystopian film promises to "arouse and petrify" with its all-gay future vision - Queerty

A queer erotic short film explores life in a dystopian future with a toxic couple in an all-gay colony, blending humor with thriller elements.
fromQueerty
3 days ago
SF LGBT

WATCH: What do a lumberjack, a fireman & a f*ckboi have in common? This steamy short film series reveals all - Queerty

fromQueerty
5 days ago
LGBT

This steamy, soapy Filipino "macho dancer" drama was so controversial it had to be smuggled out of the country - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
Film

Sex, doom & queers being queers: Hey, Happy! is a gay apocalyptic classic in hiding - Queerty

Television
fromQueerty
3 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.
Independent films
fromQueerty
1 week ago

WATCH: This steamy dystopian film promises to "arouse and petrify" with its all-gay future vision - Queerty

A queer erotic short film explores life in a dystopian future with a toxic couple in an all-gay colony, blending humor with thriller elements.
fromQueerty
3 days ago
SF LGBT

WATCH: What do a lumberjack, a fireman & a f*ckboi have in common? This steamy short film series reveals all - Queerty

fromQueerty
5 days ago
LGBT

This steamy, soapy Filipino "macho dancer" drama was so controversial it had to be smuggled out of the country - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
Film

Sex, doom & queers being queers: Hey, Happy! is a gay apocalyptic classic in hiding - Queerty

Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Unconventional Novels About Conventional People

Aging revolutionaries and conformists share parallel narratives of disillusionment and the loss of youthful dreams in recent literature.
NYC music
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Claybourne Elder gets personal, playful & a little creepy with a package of reimagined standards - Queerty

Claybourne Elder's debut album reimagines iconic songs, blending storytelling with humor and emotional depth for a fresh perspective on timeless classics.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

What is the trans gaze? It's relief and recognition between strangers on a train

Trans women share a unique, unspoken connection on the New York City subway, recognized through brief, meaningful glances.
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
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The manosphere is dead and no one cares about Andrew Tate any more': the poet taking on toxic masculinity

Sam Browne uses performance poetry to address mental health and masculinity, aiming to change perceptions and support men in their struggles.
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.
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

10 to visit: Queer Britain museum leans harder on 'pay what you can' model

Queer Britain museum has increased visibility of its £10 entry fee while struggling to attract mainstream visitors despite its important social and political exhibitions.
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.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Enough of this me me me': Blake Morrison on memoir in the age of oversharing

Memoirs have evolved to embrace candor and vulnerability, allowing anyone to share their personal stories of trauma and identity.
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

King Princess to Star in Aimee Mann's Girl, Interrupted Musical

A musical adaptation of Girl, Interrupted featuring Aimee Mann's songs will debut later this year, starring King Princess as Lisa.
fromQueerty
1 week 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
Television
fromQueerty
5 days ago

WATCH: Connor Storrie's booty is the star of a new short film that dropped today & you can see it here - Queerty

Connor Storrie collaborates with Nia DaCosta on a Verizon promo film, blending horror elements with humor in a unique narrative twist.
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.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Fans are loving this "passenger princess" & his new poly alliance on Survivor 50 - Queerty

Survivor's 50th season features significant LGBTQ+ representation and drama, particularly highlighted by a recent episode with close interactions between castaways.
Books
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men

Men are encouraged to read a variety of fiction, including classics, memoirs, and trending novels, especially as summer approaches.
#conversion-therapy
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.
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.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

What Pride Forgets

Pride in running manifests as overvaluing oneself and aiming beyond true capabilities, causing runners to ignore limitations and make poor decisions that undermine performance and safety.
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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

HBO's "The Last of Us" isn't just a trans representation failure. It's a huge step backwards. - LGBTQ Nation

Casting a cis woman as Lev in The Last of Us undermines trans representation and authenticity in media.
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.
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Gay Romance Novel You Should Actually Read

Sigmund Freud believed that every crush has a strand of disgust, that people are attracted to what repulses them. The enchantment of an infatuation always counterbalances the reality that our lovers - irksome, confusing, and unflaggingly human - depart from whatever ideal archetype we have stored in our heads.
Writing
#relationships
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.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Love Lane by Patrick Gale review a homecoming tale with echoes of Brokeback Mountain

Elderly Harry Cane navigates complex relationships and buried secrets as he returns home after years away.
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.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Love Lane by Patrick Gale review a homecoming tale with echoes of Brokeback Mountain

Elderly Harry Cane navigates complex relationships and buried secrets as he returns home after years away.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Who Gets to Decide if Sherlock Holmes Is Gay?

The Johnlock Conspiracy emerged as a fan theory suggesting an inevitable gay romance between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, leading to significant community upheaval.
Television
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.
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"There's no way I could ever forget the fake boobs": Bryon Noem's alleged femdom speaks out - Queerty

Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
LGBT
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
4 days ago
SF LGBT

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

SF LGBT
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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
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.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Limp d*cks, "leak outs" & rage letters to dad: Inside the alpha male boot camp to "unf*ck" straight men - Queerty

Young straight men are struggling with dating, jobs, and education, often turning to misleading programs promising to enhance their masculinity.
#transgender
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

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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
Relationships
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Gay men share the moment they realized their other half was a "keeper" - Queerty

Queer individuals in long-term relationships shared moments when they recognized their partners as keepers, revealing that recognition often came early through intuition, shared values, and genuine connection.
LGBT
fromHuffPost
2 days ago

Heteroflexible Is The Highest Growing Orientation On Feeld. It's Not Without Critics.

Heteroflexible individuals are primarily attracted to the opposite sex but open to same-sex experiences under certain conditions.
#john-lithgow
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
SF LGBT

John Lithgow claims JK Rowling's anti-trans activism as been "twisted & misrepresented" - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

John Lithgow claims JK Rowling's anti-trans activism as been "twisted & misrepresented" - LGBTQ Nation

John Lithgow defends his decision to play Dumbledore despite disagreeing with JK Rowling's views on trans identity.
#transgender-identity
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A New Direction for the Trans Novel

A dying woman's opioid-induced memories reveal her deep resentment toward her trans child, exposing how her accumulated life disappointments have narrowed her worldview to rigid gender expectations.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Transgender lives in South Carolina are documented through portraits and conversations, revealing a diverse and complex community beyond prevailing narratives.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A New Direction for the Trans Novel

A dying woman's opioid-induced memories reveal her deep resentment toward her trans child, exposing how her accumulated life disappointments have narrowed her worldview to rigid gender expectations.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Transgender lives in South Carolina are documented through portraits and conversations, revealing a diverse and complex community beyond prevailing narratives.
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
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.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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
3 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.
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.
LGBT
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Heels, skirts & girlfriends: The rise of the straight femboy explained - Queerty

Femboys represent a diverse identity within the LGBTQ+ community, distinct from feminine gay men and trans women, with varied gender identities and expressions.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When Did Literature Get Less Dirty?

Philip Roth's Zuckerman Unbound functioned as a response to the controversial reception of Portnoy's Complaint, with Roth's protagonist expressing regret over writing sexually explicit material that drew accusations of anti-Semitism and misogyny.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 months ago

10 gay sports romances that will quench your Heated Rivalry thirst - Queerty

HBO Max's Heated Rivalry sparked mainstream interest in gay sports romance, leading to increased demand for similar queer romance stories centered on athletic settings and characters.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

10 Times People Totally Unfairly Scrutinized Queer TV Shows... Literally Just For Being Queer

Heated Rivalry celebrates queer love without narrative punishment, while facing backlash for depicting non-straight romance with similar graphic content to mainstream shows like Bridgerton.
Books
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

George Whitmore's Unsparing Queer Fiction

A 1987 novel titled Nebraska uses the state's flat, isolating landscape to frame a family chamber drama that serves as an oblique allegory of AIDS.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

The LGBTQ+ book industry is struggling amid attacks by the Trump administration

Since Trump returned to the White House for his second term in January 2025, he has signed several executive orders targeting the LGBTQ+ community - particularly the trans community - including proclaiming the official policy of the US is that there are "only two sexes", banning transgender people from serving in the military, restricting gender-affirming healthcare for trans youngsters under the age 19 and barring trans women and girls from female sports. He has also moved to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programmes across the government and in the military.
LGBT
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

This Valentine's Day, why not revisit one of the most romantic queer love stories ever told? - Queerty

Maurice (1987) is a lush, groundbreaking period film portraying queer longing, secrecy, and the pursuit of love in early 1900s England under criminalizing social norms.
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