10 Sex Toys for Everyone — And How to Use Them
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Democrat denounces "rush to moralize" on trans sports participation: "We miss some of the nuance"
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) addressed the Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday upholding state bans on trans student-athletes in Idaho and West Virginia and said that liberals need to stop their "rush to moralize" on transgender issues. "You don't get good policies from the feds," said Gluese
"A WHAT??" Trump says he wants to have a "threesome" with his sons
Donald Trump appeared to not understand what he was saying when he declared that he wanted to have a "threesome" with his two older sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, in a speech on Wednesday at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. Trump mentioned that father-and-
Why do the gays love rainbows so damn much?
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Asexual, Exclusively Male, and Gay? The Minions Director Is Raising Big Questions
The outside observer might not think there’s a lot to know about the Minions. They’re little pill-shaped, bright yellow creatures who talk funny, what else do you need to know? But for the kind of person planning to show up to the premiere of Minions & Monsters in a full suit and tie, there is deep
10 Sex Toys for Everyone — And How to Use Them
A version of this first appeared on The Advocate. As many queer kink communities have brought to the forefront, sex is nothing if not play. Adult play should be fun, and as many of us have known our entire lives, nothing makes play more fun than adding a good toy.However, finding the perfect sex toy
History-Making Trans Model Kataluna Enriquez Hospitalized After Serious Car Accident
This story originally appeared on Out.Kataluna Enriquez, who made history as the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Miss USA pageant, was involved in a serious car accident that left her hospitalized for two weeks.The Filipino-American beauty queen opened up on Instagram about her “nea
What will happen to trans rights if Dems take the White House? The UK could hold the answer.
Between Donald Trump’s low approval ratings, an unpopular war in Iran, an affordability crisis, and roughly three million scandals, it seems plausible that the Democrats will retake the White House in 2028. But what would that really look like for trans rights? Would it really lead to trans rights b
New Jersey becomes latest blue state to pass health care shield law for trans care & IVF
The New Jersey General Assembly passed new legislation on Tuesday, the last day of Pride Month, that strengthens the protections around gender-affirming health care, reproductive care, including abortion and IVF, and more. The bill now sits on Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) desk awaiting her signature, w
Missing Gay Couple From Chicago Found Dead in Mass Grave Outside of Mexico City
A gay couple from Chicago who were living in Mexico City have been found dead in a grave that included two other bodies, per Chicago ABC affiliate WLS.Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jaffet Hidalgo Ortiz had been missing since May, per WLS. The couple had only recently moved to Mexico in October
Texas AG Ken Paxton calls for "restrictions" on IVF fertility treatments
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton says there should be “restrictions” around in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the U.S., apparently walking back his previously stated support for a method of assisted reproduction commonly used by LGBTQ+ people as well as those who struggl
Riley Gaines Says Fight Isn’t Over After SCOTUS Ruling, Because Then Who Would Pay Her To Be On a Podcast?
You might think that a Supreme Court ruling, such as the recent one which gave states the green light to continue banning transgender women and girls from female sports teams, would be the final word on something. But that’s not the case for fifth-place loser Riley Gaines, who still feels that there
"I was fresh meat": Model alleges that Epstein & Trump worked together to abuse women
Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Europe contestant who participated in the Donald J. Trump American Dream Pageant when she was in her 20s, says that Trump asked her a disturbing question after he allegedly assaulted her in the 90s: "Have you spoken to Jeff?" Keul is one of dozens of women who have come
SMYAL receives $25,000 award for ‘courageous acts’
The D.C.-based organization SMYAL, which provides services for LGBTQ youth in the D.C. metro area, including housing for homeless LGBTQ youth, announced on June 30 that it received a $25,000 award for its “courageous acts” in support of the community it serves. The award was a monetary grant from Th
Remember when Nancy Mace called Charlie Kirk's shooter “a tr***y” & made his death all about her?
“Proud transphobe” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is running for governor of South Carolina on a campaign that focuses heavily on her opposition to trans rights. Now she's claiming that the person who shot rightwing political operative Charlie Kirk – who has not been identified or apprehended – is transgend
Queen Camilla meets with JK Rowling
Queen Camilla on Tuesday met with JK Rowling. The Royal Family on X said the meeting took place at Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The post included a picture of Camilla and Rowling together. “With a shared passion for books and a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure, The queen and
Ethereal ‘Camp’ a moody allegory for queer shame
When one watches movies for a living, it’s as easy to fall into routine as it is with any job. Each movie is different, of course, each with its own characters, its own viewpoint, and its own story – (or at least its own variation on one), but in so many other ways, they have a tendency to be very m
D.C. queer faith leaders commit to exist, resist, persist
Last month, Center Faith hosted the 43rd annual Pride Interfaith Service titled “In Faith We Exist. Resist. Persist!” at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. Amid torrential downpours, queer leaders and people of faith from Muslim, Catholic, Episcopalisn, Unitarian Universalist, Jewish, P
Democratic Socialists of America are not automatically Democrats
I recognize people come to their opinion of the Democratic Socialists of America Party, a party different from the Democratic Party, usually based on their own backgrounds. I am a progressive Democrat. A first generation American; gay, and Jewish. My parents were refugees from Hitler, my mother from
Trump brags about his own "enormous" rally crowds in tribute to late "Y.M.C.A." singer Victor Willis
Victor Willis, the original lead singer for the iconic disco group the Village People, died on Tuesday after "a short but aggressive illness,” according to an announcement posted to the band's social media. He was 74. Willis was recruited as the group's lead singer by gay French music producer Jacqu
AOC slams JD Vance's presidential ambitions in just 4 words
Liberals are cheering Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for her response to a question about JD Vance. Outside the Capitol this week, a reporter asked her: "JD Vance just said in an interview that he thinks you are going to be the leading Democratic candidate for president in 2028. What’s your re
Kentucky Church Goes Viral Over Skit That Forced Kids to Watch Firing Squad. But Drag Queen Story Time Is Bad?
A Kentucky church is facing online backlash for subjecting an audience filled with children to a skit that included a tactical military assault in which church staff shot “the devil.” The video, which has been widely circulated and reviewed by Them, shows an audience of children and adults gathered
Trans service members challenging military ban score major victory
On Tuesday, plaintiffs in the case seeking to overturn President Donald Trump's ban on trans military servicemembers scored a major victory, with a ruling transforming the case, Talbott v USA, into a class action lawsuit. The ruling for class certification allows plaintiffs to seek to extend protect
Sasha Colby and Other 'Drag Race' Stars Condemn “Heartbreaking” SCOTUS Decision Allowing Trans Athlete Bans
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays.After the Supreme Court dumped its decision allowing states to ban transgender women and girls from female sports teams, and on the final day of Pride Month no less, the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race have been very vocal
Remember when JD Vance said trans people pose a “terrorist threat” as the FBI plans to target them?
Vice President JD Vance suggested this week that transgender people in the U.S. pose a “domestic terrorist threat,” despite a wide body of evidence to the contrary. On Wednesday, Vance appeared on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime, where he blamed the September 10 assassination of right-wing Christi
After Other Studios Bend the Knee, Neon Acquires Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman Teardown
Neon, the studio behind best picture winner Anora, has officially acquired global rights to Luca Guadagnino’s film Artificial, per Deadline. Written by Saturday Night Live alum Simon Rich, the film tells the story of the abrupt firing and rehiring of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI. The film, which star
Administration to bring back critical LGBTQ+ crisis line but it might exclude the Trevor Project
The administration is restoring the federal program that provides emergency crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of suicide, but it may end up excluding the organization that established the program in the first place. The Trevor Project, the nation's leading nonprofit focused on suicide preventi
"A royal transphobic dog whistle": Folks rage over Queen Camilla posing happily with JK Rowling
The Royal Family posted a photo on Tuesday featuring anti-trans Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and Queen Consort Camilla of the U.K., touting their "shared passion for books and a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure." "Her Majesty and Ms Rowling discussed the importance of ensuring th
Actually, I’m gay and I’m queer. It matters
Yesterday, on the last day of Pride month, the New York Times published an opinion piece by Matthew Vines where he argued that the push to identify as "queer" is a contributing factor to modern backlash to LGBTQ+ rights. In the piece, he argues that "being gay is not a rebellion against ordinary lif
The Court denied us "dignity & fairness": Sarah McBride & trans leaders respond to sports decision
Yesterday, the Supreme Court once again limited trans rights, ruling that states may exclude trans students from playing sports consistent with their gender identity. In the wake of the ruling, trans politicians, activists, and more spoke up about the court’s decision to once again harm trans youth.
"Pride is our Christmas": The founder of Flags for Good says no one loves flags like LGBTQ+ people do
At Flags for Good, there's no month like Pride Month. “Our year is built around Pride,” founder Michael Green tells LGBTQ Nation. “That’s our Christmas.” The company, which donates one dollar to related charities for every flag, pin, or patch sold, launched in 2020 to sell exclusively Black Lives Ma
Man who threatened Pride Month shooting arrested for possession of child sex abuse pics & videos
Agents with the FBI’s field office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, have arrested a man on charges related to multiple threats of committing anti-LGBTQ+ mass violence and possession of child sexual abuse material. According to a June 26 press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puer
MAGA House member rages when asked about sexual harassment allegations: Do you "like gay porn"?
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) lashed out at a Fox Digital reporter with a homophobic dig about gay porn after being asked to comment on recent allegations from someone claiming to be his ex-girlfriend. Former congressional aide Cynthia West reportedly said Massie helped get her a job working for Rep. Vi
Centenares de personas participan en la Marcha del Orgullo en la capital salvadoreña
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador— Alrededor de las 2 de la tarde del 27 de junio, centenares de personas comenzaron a reunirse en el redondel Masferrer para participar en la tradicional Marcha del Orgullo LGBTQ de El Salvador, una movilización que año con año busca visibilizar las luchas, los avances y las
The StudBudz Are Just Getting Started
The StudBudz are thinking more about the future. Just a year ago, the former Minnesota Lynx teammates and viral livestreaming sensations competed in a league with a maximum salary of $249,244. Now, thanks to the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement, players are signing multi-million dollar
The StudBudz Are Just Getting Started
The StudBudz are thinking more about the future. Just a year ago, the former Minnesota Lynx teammates and viral livestreaming sensations competed in a league with a maximum salary of $249,244. Now, thanks to the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement, players are signing multi-million dollar
The StudBudz Are Just Getting Started
The StudBudz are thinking more about the future. Just a year ago, the former Minnesota Lynx teammates and viral livestreaming sensations competed in a league with a maximum salary of $249,244. Now, thanks to the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement, players are signing multi-million dollar
From Kiss-In Protests to Ellie the Elephant: Why the WNBA Took 30 Years to Get This Gay
Washington Mystics Rookie Lauren Betts was on yet another TikTok livestream recently with former and current teammates Charliese Leger-Walker, Angela Dugalić, and Cotie McMahon. “I saw a comment that said Ang should try women,” Betts blurted out to the group. “I said, ‘I agree.’” The quartet burst o
From Kiss-In Protests to Ellie the Elephant: Why the WNBA Took 30 Years to Get This Gay
Washington Mystics Rookie Lauren Betts was on yet another TikTok livestream recently with former and current teammates Charliese Leger-Walker, Angela Dugalić, and Cotie McMahon. “I saw a comment that said Ang should try women,” Betts blurted out to the group. “I said, ‘I agree.’” The quartet burst o
From Kiss-In Protests to Ellie the Elephant: Why the WNBA Took 30 Years to Get This Gay
Washington Mystics Rookie Lauren Betts was on yet another TikTok livestream recently with former and current teammates Charliese Leger-Walker, Angela Dugalić, and Cotie McMahon. “I saw a comment that said Ang should try women,” Betts blurted out to the group. “I said, ‘I agree.’” The quartet burst o
The WNBA Tunnel Fit Is Redefining Queer Fashion
Not long ago, social media content about women’s basketball was primarily composed of clips from games and a handful of commentators dedicated to the space. Compare that to today when you can find fan edits of players and couples, crispy screenrecorded clips from hilariously impromptu Instagram Live