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George Santos allegedly bet on himself. He may be going to prison again for it.
Four months after his prison sentence was commuted by Donald Trump, George Santos went on social media to say that he'd be at the State of the Union (SOTU) address in February to cheer the president on. "I'm going to be there for the State of Union in the gallery, guys," Santos said in a video poste
Trans teens who receive hormone therapy are less likely to run away from home
Transgender teens who received hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are less likely to run away from home, according to a new study. Researchers at Southern Oregon University and Rutgers University examined data from about 1,101 respondents to the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey who began receiving HRT be
Trans Youth and Their Families Are Fighting Trump’s Medical Records Grab
Patients and parents say federal demands for records from NYU Langone and Stanford Medicine threaten privacy, safety, and access to gender-affirming care.
The Queer Discourse You Should Solve This Pride, Based on Your Sign
From kink at Pride to debating who “counts” as queer, there's enough queer discourse for us all.
MAGA pundit wants James Talarico to answer a truly bizarre question about his underwear
Todd Starnes, a pundit who has previously appeared on Fox News and Newsmax, said he wants to ask Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and state Rep. James Talarico a bizarre question about his underwear. While speaking on The Todd Starnes Show, Starnes played a clip of Talarico telling a church au
Phoenix Pride files for bankruptcy as corporate sponsors abandon Prides across the country
With Pride organizations facing corporate retreat in the wake of President Trump's assault on the LGBTQ+ community and DEI efforts, Phoenix Pride announced on Thursday that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The group cited "rising operational costs, economic uncertainty, shifts in sponsorship
George Santos Is Under Investigation for Betting on George Santos
Federal investigators are examining whether the disgraced former congressman profited from bets about his own behavior on Kalshi.
Christian man sues employer for forcing him to see a Pride flag on his way into work
A conservative Christian man is suing Los Angeles County and the L.A. Department of Public Works for making him come to work during Pride Month. Department of Public Works employee Eric Batman claims that having to see a Progress Pride flag flying outside the department’s Alhambra, California, headq
Meg Stalter’s “GAY” Is an Instant Pride Month Anthem
This is going to go triple platinum on Fire Island.
The Trump admin is trying to collect trans kids' medical information. So families are suing.
Trans patients and their families filed a federal class action lawsuit this week aimed at preventing hospitals from handing trans kids' medical records over to the Trump administration. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been fighting a nationwide campaign to acquire the medical records from hospit
Drag queen devastated after city's 11th hour cancellation of story time event: "It hurts really bad"
The city council of Madison Heights, Michigan, voted 4-3 on Monday to cancel a drag queen story time that was slated to be a part of the city's Arts & Pride festival. The vote took place less than a week before the festival was scheduled to take place in the city's Civic Center Park. The council con
"She loves me for me": This small town trans man proposed to his wife at an Easter egg hunt
LGBTQ Nation will be sharing your pictures of Pride throughout May and June. Submit your own if you want to be included! In the small town of Neenah, along the banks of Lake Winnebago in rural Wisconsin, Pride was alive and thriving one night last year when Jesse Moore and his wife, Joline, attended
Islam is seen as hostile to LGBTQ+ people. This gay Muslim says it's queerer than you think.
While Islam lacks a central governing body to put forth any official stance on homosexuality, those who adhere strictly to the words of the Quran tend to interpret the text similarly to the traditionalist followers of the other Abrahamic religions – as condemning same-sex love. But Nour Tayara doesn
"We live in GASLIT NATION": Dr. Oz gives "ludicrous" reason Trump is always at the doctor
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, made an appearance in the White House press briefing room on Tuesday, where he not only called people "stupid" for disliking Donald Trump, but also claimed the president is going to the doctor so often because he re
Cara Delevingne Says Sleeping With Her 'Straight' Friends Helped Her Realize She's A Lesbian
“I discovered more about my sexuality through sleeping with my friends because there was a safety in that."
Sesame Street posted a sweet message of love for Pride month. Cue the backlash.
On June 1, the official Sesame Street social media account posted a simple message of acceptance for LGBTQ+ people to honor the start of Pride Month. "Happy #PrideMonth from Sesame Street!" it read. "Join us in celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ members of our community." Related Red states are
CO Gov Jared Polis kicks off Pride Month by signing new conversion therapy law
Out Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a new bill aimed at stopping conversion therapy. "Conversion Therapy can be harmful, traumatizes kids, and is a scam to waste people's hard-earned money," Polis posted to social media after signing the bill on June 1 at The Center on Colfax, an LGBTQ+ nonprof
"Pathetic vanity": GOP candidate brutally mocked over AI muscle picture
Former congressmember Mike Rogers (R-MI) is running for Senate, and his supporters appear to be employing an unusual strategy: posting AI-generated pictures of him with huge muscles. And he's getting roundly mocked online for his alleged vanity. Related Gay candidate calls out "homophobic" AI-genera
New Poll Shows Support for LGBTQ+ Rights Continues to Drop in the U.S.
A Gallup poll showed only 5% of Republicans say that gender transition is morally acceptable.
Support for marriage equality drops again as Republican anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes increase
Support for marriage equality and for LGBTQ+ people in general has dropped significantly this decade, according to a new poll from Gallup. Gallup released the results of its yearly Values and Beliefs survey, which asks people, among other things, if they are in favor of same-sex marriages remaining
Remember when a crowd cheered after Pete Buttigieg destroyed Turning Point USA in just one sentence?
During a town hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night, out former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg hilariously mocked the right-wing organization for young conservatives, Turning Point USA. "As a tactical matter, I'll give the Turning Point folks a lot of strategic credit for going to a
Dito van Reigersberg, Known As Philly Drag Performer Martha Graham Cracker, Dies
Van Reigersberg helped expand what drag could look and sound like in Philadelphia: theatrical, literary, absurd, deeply musical, and emotionally alive.
Your Guide to Lesbian Bars, Pop-Ups, and Parties in Every State
From Alaska to Wyoming, we’ve got hot leads on where to meet sapphics in every corner of the country.
Karamo Brown Reveals Why He Broke Up the Fab Five & Talks Queer Eye Toxicity
Antoni Porowski is also weighing in on the drama, but says he's "left with more questions than answers."
Investigating the Claims That ‘Stop! That Train!’ Used Generative AI
The film is being dragged online over the involvement of Acme AI & FX, which uses artificial intelligence as a tool.
The Pattie Gonia and Patagonia Legal Battle, Explained
The drag climate activist and the outdoor retailer are locked in a dispute over trademark infringement.
Houston’s LGBTQ+ Community Will Hold Vigil for Persia Amarra Conway: “Your Death Will Not Be in Vain”
“Her mother promised to speak her name. So will we.”
Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump’s Trans Military Ban Appears Discriminatory
Judge Robert Wilkins said key provisions of the Trump administration's transgender military policy may be driven by a “bare desire to harm” transgender people.
Anna Kendrick to Direct Adaptation of ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’
The film would mark Kendrick’s second feature following the true crime thriller Woman of the Hour.
Boston’s Trans-Inclusive Period Pride Moved to New Location After Right-Wing Backlash
Organizers say the event will continue elsewhere after the event was listed as canceled on the public library’s website.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Kicks Off Pride With “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” Campaign
The campaign will highlight existing protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Jumpstarts Pride by Suing City Over Planned LGBTQ+ Swim Event
The lawsuit claims that the Big Gay Swim Day violates the state’s anti-trans bathroom bill.
Elon Musk Says It’s “True” He Only Got Involved in Politics Because of Vivian Wilson
Vivian Wilson has previously said her father’s right-wing turn is “not because of me.”
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50 Years Ago, Dykes on Bikes Rode to the Front of Pride. Their Engines Are Still Hot
We ride along with the legendary, leather-clad lesbians — and take a trip through their history.
Trans Woman Found Near Houston Waterway Identified as Persia Amarra Conway
Social media posts from Conway’s family confirmed her identity.
Ohio Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Trans Woman at Amusement Park
The unnamed suspect was charged with four misdemeanors: public indecency, persistent disorderly conduct, obstructing official business, and resisting arrest.
Viral Strap-fluencer Answers All Your Burning Strap-on Questions
We asked Nae, known to her TikTok followers as The Strapfluencer, for her expert advice about purchasing, using, and cleaning your first strap-on.
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The Rise of Queer Line Dancing: “A Bit Like Going to Church”
Country dancing has long resonated with the LGBTQ+ community — and is currently experiencing a revival. Here’s why.
RuPaul Would Like to Know If Ginger Minj Has Ever Been on ‘All Stars’
Thanks to a bout of forgetfulness, the Stop! That! Train! press tour has produced its first viral moment.
Right-Wingers Are Losing It Over a Trans-Inclusive Period Pride Event in Boston
Apparently the mere prospect of trans people having periods is too much for some to bear.