culture
Rachel Maddow decries "unbelievably dramatic" series of crises Trump has caused across the world
"If you were pitching a movie, the people you were pitching it to would say no, that's too over the top."
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rights
GOP lawmaker pushing bill to imprison drag queens accused of misconduct with minor relative
Drag queen Nina West called him out for portraying drag queens and trans people are predators while defending himself from the "disgusting" accusation...
community
At the Twink Crossroads: Picking Up the Wig or the Weights
When Twink Death knocks at your door, which path will you choose?
community
Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray found shot in first anti-trans violent death of 2026
The Black trans activist was involved in drag, ballroom, and was an advocate for her community.
community
Trump officials roasted for lavishing cult-like praise on the president: You're a "national miracle"
"And the winner of the 'Best Human Doormat who Works in Trump's Circus of Sycophant Seals' goes to..."
community
'Baby Reindeer'’s Jessica Gunning Said Coming Out Ended Her 36-Year Celibacy
Gunning, who won an Emmy for her Baby Reindeer role, came out in 2024.
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community
Donald Trump Says James Talarico Is a Vegan With “Six Genders” in Bizarre Rant
Trump also called Talarico a “FRAUD!”
community
Riley Gaines brutally mocked after blaming trans people for ruining her dentistry career
"No fifth place swimmer has ever been less silenced in the history of anything."
culture
HBO’s 'The Last of Us' Casts Cis Actor in Trans Role for Season 3
Lev is a “partner and moral compass” to Abby, the third season's main character.
safety
Gay man murdered in Va.
Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray killed in Petersburg on March 13 The post Gay man murdered in Va. appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Polit...
rights
Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport
Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA for exploiting their access to her medical information to prevent her from playing.
community
Trans Day of Visibility events planned
Rally on the National Mall scheduled for Saturday The post Trans Day of Visibility events planned appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Poli...
community
Trump & Texas force Dallas to remove rainbow crosswalks
The city isn't taking their erasure sitting down.
culture
Let the Yearning Begin: 'Bridgerton' Is Getting a Sapphic Fifth Season
The show's fifth season, which will focus on a same-sex romance, has begun production.
rights
Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session ends
Voters in November will consider repealing marriage amendment The post Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session ends appeared first on Was...
community
Remember when Gavin Newsom slammed rightwing outrage over Bad Bunny with just one picture?
Only certain men are allowed to wear dresses.
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community
The U.S. National Parks, Ranked by Queerness
From Yosemite to Dry Tortugas, an inside look at the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations.
community
United Nations rejects U.S. effort to erase trans women: "It stops here"
One advocate accused the U.S. of being “willing to lie” to “push forward their own gender ideology onto people in the U.N. system."
community
"Hero" librarian won't comply with order to remove LGBTQ+ books from kids section
Community leaders have called Luanne James "a true American Patriot" for risking her job in the name of free speech.
culture
Seriously, What Is the Connection Between Joni Mitchell and Princess Peach?
What if that Today show interviewer was actually onto something?
rights
Trans Golfer Hailey Davidson Sues USGA and LPGA Over Ban From Women’s Tournaments
Davidson alleges that the sports leagues have violated anti-discrimination law.
safety
Trump rages at James Talarico for having "six Genders" & being "vegan" even though he isn't
Talarico's support for trans rights has been a focus of GOP attacks on him.
community
"He is not well": Trump finds most bizarre way to describe sending ICE to airports
It involves the invention of the paperclip.
international
Thanks to his own incompetence, Trump is losing control of his messaging
The effects of the Iran War overshadow everything Trump is doing, which is bad news for him in the midterms.
community
Mark Robinson admits to lying about porn scandal so he wouldn't cost Trump the presidency
Looking back, Robinson said he would “do the exact same thing."
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culture
Black Trans Activist and Drag Performer Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray Killed in Virginia
Sanchez-McCray, a title holder in many pageants, was 42.
community
Donald Trump is a schoolyard bully, not a president
Trump celebrated the death of Robert Mueller. I want to see Trump live long enough to serve prison time.
rights
Polish court rules country must recognize same-sex marriages from EU states
Poland ‘must comply with European Union law’ The post Polish court rules country must recognize same-sex marriages from EU states appeared first on Wa...
community
Hasan Piker Teases "So F**king Hot" Laverne Cox As Next Podcast Guest
“It's actually unironically witchcraft,” Piker said of Cox's good looks.
community
The Controversy Over Chappell Roan and Jorginho’s Stepdaughter, Explained
The social media saga has been endless, even drawing comment from the mayor of Rio de Janeiro.
community
Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary gala draws sold out crowd
D.C. elected officials, mayoral candidates praise LGBTQ Democratic group The post Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary gala draws sold out cro...
community
10 Ways to Have Great Sex While Camping
Air mattresses are your enemy, not your friend.
international
If Getting a Passport Is Tough Right Now, Try These U.S. Cities With International Vibes
Can’t get the right gender marker? Need to stay domestic? We’ve got you covered.
community
PHOTOS: Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary
D.C. LGBTQ political group celebrates milestone at Pepco Edison Place Gallery The post PHOTOS: Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary appeared f...
community
Small is beautiful: subcompact SUVs
Practical, dependable, and no longer dull The post Small is beautiful: subcompact SUVs appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ...
community
‘Inherit the Wind’ isn’t about science vs. religion, but the right to think
Holly Twyford on new role and importance of listening to different opinions The post ‘Inherit the Wind’ isn’t about science vs. religion, but the righ...
community
‘How We Survived’ panel set for March 25
'Living History' discussion to be held at Spark Social The post ‘How We Survived’ panel set for March 25 appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ New...
community
Calendar: March 21-26
LGBTQ events in the days to come The post Calendar: March 21-26 appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.
community
New Diva Alert! This Rare Crab Has Traits of Two Genders
The crabs were found in India's Western Ghats region.
rights
Federal Judge Rules RFK Jr. Acted Beyond Legal Authority on Trans Youth Care
A coalition of 21 states challenged Kennedy's 12-page declaration on gender-affirming care.
community
Chris Colfer Is Writing a Smutty Gay Novel
The “really creepy” novel is inspired by a real-life experience.
culture
Reneé Rapp Returns to Acting With Role on ‘The Morning Show’
The role marks Rapp’s first since leaving The Sex Lives of College Girls.
community
NASCAR’s Daniel Dye Suspended for Mocking Another Driver’s “Gay Voice”
Dye apologized and said he was “taking this seriously and working on being more aware and respectful moving forward.”
community
Pups, Piss, and Clowns, Oh My! Inside the Performance Space New York Gala
Attended by Julio Torres, Richie Shazam, Julia Fox, and more, the annual event fundraises for experimental art.
community
WNBA Players Minimum Salaries Will Go From $66K to $300K Under New Contract
Players reached a verbal agreement for the seven-year deal earlier this week.
community
Are You Experiencing Financial Abuse?
From taking out credit cards in your name to encouraging decisions that put you in an economically precarious position, here are the signs of financia...
health
The Real Housewives Went to Washington to Draw Attention to HIV Funding Cuts
NeNe Leakes, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Luann de Lesseps, and more took to Capitol Hill.
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community
New York City Cruising Site Vale of Cashmere Undergoing $37.5m “Restoration”
This section of Prospect Park is a well-known cruising ground for LGBTQ+ people, especially Black and Latinx queer men.
community
Aaron Rourke, a.k.a. “Evil Gay” Makes WWE History With New Solo Title
Rourke cried through his stage makeup after his victory was declared.
community
March Madness Smackdown: Smithers From ‘The Simpsons’ vs. Willow Rosenberg From ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
Twisted love versus a thirst for belonging.
rights
Sorting Through the Facts and Panic Around the State Department’s Latest Immigrant Visa Policy Update
Speculation has spread online that the changes would lead to increased harassment of trans people regardless of immigration status.
community
90 Human Rights and Sports Groups Call for Olympics to Drop “Sex Testing” Plans
As recently as November, IOC president Kirsty Coventry signaled they would bring the practice back.
community
Jaboukie Young-White Says He and His Dad Haven’t Spoken Since His Coming Out
Young-White came out in a 2017 standup set on The Tonight Show.
culture
Alex Consani Joins the Very Queer Cast of the High-School Reunion Movie ‘Peaked’
The film follows “the two girls who traumatized you in high school.”