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Director Kate Herron Says She Turned Down Work on Harry Potter — Twice!
Add director Kate Herron to the growing list of queer Hollywood creatives speaking up about turning down opportunities related to the HBO Max Harry Potter reboot series.On Thursday, after I Used to Be Funny director Ally Pankiw posted on Instagram about telling her team “absolute...
Meet Alex Bollinger, editor-in-chief of LGBTQ Nation
Anti-LGBTQ+ activists' "position is based on a lack of imagination, ignorance, and misinformation" and "that's why they will ultimately fail."This article is offered exclusively to members, those who contribute monthly or annually to LGBTQ Nation.View this article on LGBTQ Nation...
Two Down! Lev Goldberg’s History-Making Swim Across Huron Leaves Three Great Lakes
Lev Goldberg has made history — again. After previously becoming the first trans person to swim across Lake Ontario, Goldberg, who is a trans man, has bested another gargantuan feat: swimming across Lake Huron. Goldberg is also the first trans swimmer to accomplish this goal. Gol...
LGBTQ+ Democrats win big in Tuesday primaries while Angie Craig loses Senate bid
Primary voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont, and Connecticut went to the polls on Tuesday, delivering mixed results for progressive candidates, but strong showings for LGBTQ+ Democrats. The Progressive wave that has swept Democratic primaries in some states this year continue...
Lindsey Graham's sister, who was handed Senate seat, says she is "not being handed this seat"
Shortly after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) passed away, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fulfill the rest of her brother's term. Days later, she announced that she was running for that seat, showing that she was not going ...
Don’t miss summer productions at Clear Space in Rehoboth Beach
“The Cher Show” at Clear Space Theatre is wonderful. I am always amazed at the talent they attract for their summer series. Kudos to Wes Drummond, the artistic director of the theater. “The Cher Show” is written by Rick Elice. Compliments to the talented director, James FitzSimmo...
PHOTOS: World Pride March
The 2026 World Pride March was held on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Amsterdam. Tens of thousands of participants marched from Martin Luther Kingpark to the grounds of the Pride Village at Museumplein. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads...
'Jeopardy!' host shuts down transphobes: There's no issue I care about more than trans rights
After a snarky response on Bluesky was picked up by right-wing media as a sign that Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings was anti-trans and anti-woke, Jennings set the record straight, asserting that he stands with trans people and always has. “For the record: NOPE,” Jennings posted on Bl...
Continue to engage in community after Pride month
Everyone has now had more than a month to recover from Pride 2026. Even for those who have not yet put away all their seasonal rainbow paraphernalia or are still finding glitter in unexpected places, June is now a memory; hence, community members and allies have work to do. The L...
Remember when Ann Coulter said something so dumb about Trump that everyone made fun of her?
Far-right commentator Ann Coulter is getting brutally mocked online for a particularly ignorant statement she made about Donald Trump, who she voted for in 2024. "That beautiful ending to Trump’s SOTU [State of the Union] address reminds me why we can’t have a second-, third-, or...
Doug Ollivant to face Eugene Vindman in Va. 7th Congressional District
Republican Doug Ollivant will face off against incumbent U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Ollivant defeated his Republican opponents in Tuesday’s primary. Vindman ran unopposed. Vindman in 2024 ran to succeed then-Congresswoman Abigail Sp...
WNBA coach stands for trans kids during game against anti-trans player: "She's the one with class"
Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, has sparked a frenzy online over her decision to wear a T-shirt declaring "Trans Kids Belong" during her team's Sunday game against the Indiana Fever, the team for which anti-trans player Sophie Cunningham plays. Reeve's stat...
PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade
Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10. AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lav...
This secret guest house in the Catskills became a paradise for trans women in the '50s & '60s
If you know, you know. That was the case with Casa Susanna, a guesthouse in New York's Catskill Mountains, which in the 1950s and 60s catered to a particular subset of the LGBTQ+ community, a group trans author and journalist Sandy Ernest Allen described as "transfeminine cross-d...
Lindsey's sister Darline Graham spews transphobia in her first political ad
In her first political ad, Darline Graham, sister of the recently deceased (and allegedly queer) anti-LGBTQ+ Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), said, "Men don't belong in women's sports" and other statements meant to burnish her MAGA conservative credentials, as Republican in her state ...
New book on ace & aro identities shows kids there is more than one way build a happy life
When Cody Daigle-Orians's editor asked if he wanted to write a children's book about asexuality, he knew it would be a big challenge. Despite devoting the past five years to building an online community educating young people on the aromantic-asexual (aroace) spectrum, he wasn't ...
MAGA Guys Are Going to Men-Only Gyms to Avoid “Distraction.” Welcome Back, Ancient Greece
Christians are starting men-only gyms in order to supposedly protect gymgoers from lust — and no, that’s not the logline for a niche gay fetish film. This is a real thing. The independent Baptist publication Baptist News Global published an article about the phenomenon last week,...
Remember when GOP leaders laughed as Trump interrupted a press conference to mock Pete Buttigieg?
Donald Trump interrupted Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy during a press conference in which Duffy brought up his gay predecessor, Pete Buttigieg. Duffy was speaking about the administration's decision to significantly roll back fuel economy standards established by the Bid...
"NO MUSLIMS IN OFFICE PERIOD!" MAGA rages at Trump's endorsement of Black Christian candidate
Supporters of Donald Trump are outraged that he endorsed a "Muslim" candidate, who, in reality, is Christian. "It is my Great Honor to endorse Amir Hassan, who is running to represent the fantastic people of Michigan’s 8th Congressional District!" Trump posted to Truth Social on ...
‘Heartstopper Forever’ delivers satisfying conclusion
When I wrote my review of the first season of “Heartstopper,” I said that if the series could only be summed up in one word, it would be “adorable.” After an additional two seasons and a movie length series finale (which began streaming on Netflix July 17), I’m going to make up a...
Trans Swimmer Lev Goldberg Continues Quest to Traverse Every Great Lake
If you haven’t swum across at least one Great Lake, what are you doing with your life?Transgender athlete Lev Goldberg is already on his second, with a planned swim across Lake Huron scheduled for the first week of August, according to Now Toronto. Last September, Goldberg — whos...
Married "Pastors for Trump" GOP candidate caught in sexting scandal, says antichrist is gay
Jackson Lahmeyer, a Republican U.S. House candidate and founder of “Pastors for Trump” who is married with five kids, reportedly sent sext messages to a former Miss Oklahoma Caitlin Simmons Key who had worked for him as a fundraiser, The Daily Mail reported in a June 14 article. ...
7 LGBTQ+ Albums Coming Out in Summer 2026, From Kelela to Adam Lambert and Beyond
From sapphic pop to Mykki Blanco’s comeback, we’ve got you covered.
Knicks Fans Go Viral With Steamy Gay Kisses in the Streets
The city erupted into chaotic celebrations after the Knicks clinched a victory, including spicy make-out sessions.
Them Superlatives: RuPaul Is “Most Likely to Be President”
For our Pride series, Stop! That! Train! star Jujubee honors the film’s commander-in-chief.
SF Giants Players Couldn’t Wear Rainbow Hats Without Writing Bible Verses on Them
Some members of the MLB team wrote Genesis citations on their hats in an apparent act of protest.
PHOTOS: Pride on the Pier
The Washington Blade held the seventh annual Pride on the Pier at The Wharf DC on Saturday, June 13. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Pride on the Pier appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
PHOTOS: Lost River Pride
The 2026 Lost River Pride Festival was held on the scenic grounds of the Lost River Farmers Market in Lost City, W.Va. on Saturday, June 13. Headliner Tom Goss performed at the festival and gave a second performance at the nearby Guesthouse Lost River. (Washington Blade photos by...
The advantages of owning your home
While one would hope it’s easy to calculate a break-even point for a home purchase – such as you could calculate for “how many widgets a month do I need to sell to break even?” It’s not always easy when looking at the return on investment for a home purchase. Condo buildings can ...
The GOP's "Family month" declarations are the new "All Lives Matter"
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7 LGBTQ+ TV Shows Coming Out in Summer 2026 — And Where You Can Watch Them
From new comedies to the return of House of the Dragon, there’s lots of queer TV to keep you company this summer.
PHOTOS: The Audacity Brunch
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at "The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia" at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: The Audacity Brunch appeared first on Washin...
Ariana Grande Launches Charity Focused on “Protecting Trans and LGBTQ+ Rights”
The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation will fund small grassroots organizations with a focus on protecting queer and trans people.
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m. The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGB...
Baltimore Pride is here
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14. The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p...
Calendar: June 12-18
Friday, June 12 Bet Mishpachah will host “Pride Shabbat Happy Hour” at 6 p.m. at Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center. This is an in-person happy hour with an open wine and beer bar, great company, and joyful conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Even...
Two Young Queer Lovers Face a Shapeshifting Entity in Exclusive ‘Leviticus’ Clip
“I want it to look like you.”
$70 Tickets? Manhattan?! People Are Upset With This Year’s “Twinks vs. Dolls” Event
The campy competition is moving out of Brooklyn — and charging more.
Three Years After Dylan Mulvaney Backlash, Bud Light Is Sponsoring White House UFC Match
Only 16% of Americans approve of the event.
The Internet Has Turned Rep. Nancy Mace's Humiliating Election Loss Into Comedy Gold
The MAGA politician managed to get last place in the gubernatorial primary, an embarrassing loss the internet won't let her forget.
‘Stop! That! Train!’ Is Proof That the U.S. Needs High-Speed Rail
A purely train-based review of the queer comedy spectacle.
“Young Man, I Don’t Have All Day”: 30 Years of wit and wisdom from the great Barney Frank
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Marlow Trottie, Trans Woman and “Sweetest Person,” Killed in Louisiana
Trottie, 35, was found killed in Alexandria on June 8.
A far-right group planned a protest over a small city's drag story hours. Only 9 people showed up.
A far-right party called for people to protest against LGBTQ+ Pride events held at a local library, but only nine protestors showed up. The counterprotest, which was made up of Pride supporters, attracted over 200. At issue are several events being held by the city of Brest in we...
Dayna Kathan of "Vanderpump Rules" comes out as a lesbian in Pride Month post
Dayna Kathan, a fan-favorite personality from the reality TV series Vanderpump Rules, came out as a "late in life lesbian" in a June 7 Instagram post. Kathan previously came out as bisexual during Season 8 of the show, in a scene filmed in June 2020, as well as in a June 2019 Ins...
7 LGBTQ+ Movies Coming Out in Summer 2026 — And Where You Can Watch Them
From Girls Like Girls to Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the warmer months are jam-packed with new releases.
Rehoboth’s Pride on the Bay set for June 27
Pride month festivities continue through the end of the month and there’s a new event for Rehoboth/Dewey Beach residents and visitors, Pride on the Bay, set for June 27. Boaters will tie up at the sandbar near Massey’s Landing from 12-4 p.m. Visit Pride on the Bay’s Facebook page...
Roller Derby Was Already Queer-Friendly. Then It Got More Inclusive.
Years before trans athletes in sports embroiled national politics, roller derby — the five-player high-contact sport with punk rock nicknames — tackled the question of who could play....
‘Vanderpump’ Alum Dayna Kathan Comes Out: “Shout Out to My Fellow Late in Life Lesbians”
The reality TV star came out in a Pride Month message on Instagram.
'Interview With the Vampire' Stars Learn All About the Omegaverse From Thirsty Fan Tweets
Stars Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson reading streamy posts from fans is the best thing you'll see all day.
Okra Project Releases Lengthy Video Responding to Former Leader: “The Receipts Exist”
The 40-minute video was briefly pulled from YouTube before being republished.