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LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

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.
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
more#trans-rights
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
25 minutes ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days 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.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromTruthout
18 hours ago

Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People

States are enacting laws that severely restrict the rights and existence of transgender individuals, increasing surveillance and legal penalties against them.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Romania recognizes man's gender identity in landmark victory for trans Europeans - LGBTQ Nation

Romanian courts ruled to recognize a transgender man's identity, marking a significant victory for transgender rights in Europe.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromTruthout
18 hours ago

Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People

States are enacting laws that severely restrict the rights and existence of transgender individuals, increasing surveillance and legal penalties against them.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Romania recognizes man's gender identity in landmark victory for trans Europeans - LGBTQ Nation

Romanian courts ruled to recognize a transgender man's identity, marking a significant victory for transgender rights in Europe.
more#transgender-rights
#boston-university
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

After campus pushback, university pauses policy that removed professors' Pride flags - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam apologized for removing Pride flags and announced a pause on the policy behind their removal.
Boston
fromBoston.com
17 hours ago

BU president pauses signage policy after Pride flag controversy

Boston University pauses its signage policy after backlash over the removal of Pride flags, aiming to foster further discussion and reflection.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

A coalition at Boston University protests the removal of Pride flags, urging a revision of the university's signage policy.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

After campus pushback, university pauses policy that removed professors' Pride flags - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam apologized for removing Pride flags and announced a pause on the policy behind their removal.
Boston
fromBoston.com
17 hours ago

BU president pauses signage policy after Pride flag controversy

Boston University pauses its signage policy after backlash over the removal of Pride flags, aiming to foster further discussion and reflection.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

A coalition at Boston University protests the removal of Pride flags, urging a revision of the university's signage policy.
more#boston-university
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
4 days ago
Film

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

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
SF LGBT

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

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
Television
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Heated Rivalry" was made in Canada because US execs wanted to tone down the gay sex - LGBTQ Nation

Heated Rivalry moved to Canada for creative freedom after an American platform sought to tone down its explicit gay romance.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Gay bar mocks Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband with "bimbofication" event - LGBTQ Nation

A queer bar hosted a themed event inspired by Bryon Noem's cross-dressing and bimbofication fetish, featuring cocktails and a specific dress code.
Film
fromQueerty
4 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

I live in Colorado. Conversion therapy destroyed my life. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy causes significant harm, and recent Supreme Court rulings threaten the safety and well-being of LGBTQ youth.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
Television
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Heated Rivalry" was made in Canada because US execs wanted to tone down the gay sex - LGBTQ Nation

Heated Rivalry moved to Canada for creative freedom after an American platform sought to tone down its explicit gay romance.
more#lgbtq
Arts
fromBrownstoner
24 minutes ago

Arts Gowanus' 2026 Season Includes Gala and Pride Art Show

Artists can submit work for 'The Tower Show' exhibition as part of Arts Gowanus' busy 2026 lineup.
Television
fromQueerty
17 hours ago

The secretly queer world of Animorphs might finally go mainstream in new reboot - Queerty

Disney+ is developing a new TV adaptation of Animorphs, a YA book series about teens who can transform into animals to fight an alien invasion.
#kennedy-center
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Gay Trump toady Ric Grenell says Kennedy Center staffers should be jailed - LGBTQ Nation

The Kennedy Center was in disrepair, and Grenell believes those responsible should face legal consequences.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Gay journalist detained by security for booing Trump at Kennedy Center - LGBTQ Nation

A journalist was detained for booing President Trump at the Kennedy Center, raising concerns about security and optics.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Gay Trump toady Ric Grenell says Kennedy Center staffers should be jailed - LGBTQ Nation

The Kennedy Center was in disrepair, and Grenell believes those responsible should face legal consequences.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Gay journalist detained by security for booing Trump at Kennedy Center - LGBTQ Nation

A journalist was detained for booing President Trump at the Kennedy Center, raising concerns about security and optics.
more#kennedy-center
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
more#lgbtq-rights
fromBrooklyn Paper
18 hours ago

New York City's first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists * Brooklyn Paper

Carter Shocket stated, 'They kind of felt like they happened and then they were over, like it wasn't a long-lasting kind of project. It was just a flash-in-the-pan kind of thing.'
Brooklyn
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Trump demands Erika Kirk sue drag comedian for brutally mocking her: "Sue their a** off!" - LGBTQ Nation

Druski's video skit, 'How Conservative Women in America Act,' went viral, showcasing a parody of Erika Kirk with over 7.8 million views on Instagram and 28 million on Facebook.
Right-wing politics
fromApaonline
1 day ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
#pride-in-london
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
more#pride-in-london
Writing
fromThe Nation
6 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Don't fall for WSJ's 'normal gay' whitewashing of queer life

Being gay does not equate to being queer; queerness is a broader ideological project that challenges norms.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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
Television
fromQueerty
5 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.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 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.
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
2 days 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.
more#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
15 hours ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
15 hours ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
more#supreme-court
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Deeply distressing for all of us': families react to Girlguiding's trans exclusion

Girlguiding's new policy excludes transgender girls, causing distress for families and sparking protests among volunteers.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 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
fromwww.advocate.com
6 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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
16 hours ago

He allegedly shot up an LGBTQ+ nightclub. Now he's facing the music. - LGBTQ Nation

Timothy James Truett was arrested for allegedly shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, facing multiple charges including hate intimidation.
LGBT
fromQueerty
22 hours ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
22 hours ago

South Carolina man faces hate crime charges after shooting into Myrtle Beach LGBTQ+ nightclub

A man was charged with hate crimes after firing shots into an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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.
#belarus
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
more#belarus
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
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
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump wants to purge LGBTQ+ history from public life. But some things just can't be erased. - LGBTQ Nation

Pride flags line the fence of the Stonewall National Monument on Christopher Street during Pride Month in New York City.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Just show up: How to join the fight for LGBTQ+ rights when you don't have a queer loved one - LGBTQ Nation

Allies and families must actively engage with school policymakers to ensure LGBTQ+ students are included in safety and anti-bullying policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Poorer LGBTQ+ people are hit harder by anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes in their countries, study finds - LGBTQ Nation

Economic precarity amplifies the negative impact of anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice on LGBTQ+ people's emotional well-being, with family rejection being most damaging.
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