LGBTQ News
LGBTQ+ fans are devastated that the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars canceled their Pride Night for the upcoming season, but right-wingers are celebrating the move as evidence that "not every sport is woke." The anti-LGBTQ+ Family Research Council (FRC) shared an article in ...
This story originally appeared on The Advocate.A vigil for two gay men killed in a hate crime outside an Arizona gay bar drew around 1,000 mourners.The Wednesday gathering at Tucson’s Catalina Park honored Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and Cameron Davis Capara, who were fatally shot ...
Actress Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Pearman-Maday, have landed in some hot water after several clips from previous interviews with the couple recirculated online, prompting a wave of backlash and TikTok discourse. And wow, is there a lot to dig through here. While some fan...
On the first day of Pride Month, Maine congressional candidate Jordan Wood (D) shared the story of a tense encounter he had at a March town hall meeting, which he says is a lesson that "democracy demands." "I’m not intimidated and I’ll never back down from a fight. That is what d...
The sapphic cinematic rumors are true: Greta Lee and Rebecca Ferguson are confirmed for the romantic comedy Honeymoon / Funeral, which will focus on two women who have a meet-cute during a flight from L.A. to London, where both women are going for very different purposes. If the ...
It’s hard out here for your local queer watering hole. New York City gay bar owners have revealed that they are facing new financial hardships due to plunging drinking rates among younger customers, per a feature in Gay City News (GCN).“The younger generation doesn’t like to drin...
A year before the landmark Stonewall uprising, asexual Japanese pop artist Yayoi Kusama staged quite possibly New York City's first-ever public same-sex marriage ceremony. Kusama, who passed away on August 14, officiated the November 25, 1968 event, styling herself as the "High P...
A city employee was attacked early Sunday morning in Sacramento's LGBTQ+ district of Lavender Heights, where he said four men left him with minor injuries after shouting racist and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs. The victim, Joseph Sais, told KCRA that he was walking home with a friend after ...
This story originally appeared on Out.La Bola Negra may have started its life as a small Spanish-language film, but the epic gay saga has proven to be a critical darling and smash success before it even hits theaters.Directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's breakout hit took ...
This story originally appeared on Out.It’s easy to get so focused on the pleasure sex brings that you don’t think about what comes afterward, but whether it’s cuddling, a warm bath, or pillow talk, aftercare should be part of your post-sex routine — especially if you’re into anal...
Protect the dolls!Now in its fourth year, Doll Invasion at Fire Island Pines celebrated everything that makes the transgender and nonbinary community so beautiful. With iconic performances from rising stars and plenty of parties where queer people could simply let their hair down...
CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten on Monday detailed a remarkable shift among Independents as America prepares for the midterm elections in November. Enten explained that if "you win independents, you win elections," which is why the preferences of this demographic have been s...
The head of a French LGBTQ+ organization has been hospitalized following a brutal attack in the heart of Paris' LGBTQ+ neighborhood by an assailant who allegedly shouted anti-gay slurs. FLAG! President Pierre Picavet, who is also a police officer, said that he was in the Marais n...
This story originally appeared on The Advocate.The Trump administration’s immigration dragnet has caught one of MAGA’s provocateurs.Milo Yiannopoulos, the "ex-gay" British far-right personality who entered the orbits of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ye (formerly Kanye West) after bu...
Donald Trump will not be attending a ceremony in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City because he wanted to make a speech at the event, but the organizers wouldn't let him. Speeches haven't been allowed at the ...
Actor Tim Curry died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Curry has a career spanning decades that included roles on the stage and screen. With an unmistakable voice, he also leaves behind a large body of voice work in animated features and video games. Curry is perhaps best re...
An important event impacting the LGBTQ community will be held on Sept. 12 in Rehoboth Beach, Del. The event is a fundraiser for the Washington Blade Foundation. Whether you can join us in person, or just be with us from a distance, I ask you to seriously consider becoming a spons...
This article contains spoilers for Lesbian Space Princess.Another day, another internet debate embroiling queer people at the discourse factory. If you’re on lesbian or sapphic TikTok, it’s likely that your For You Page has been dominated with recent criticisms of Lesbian Space P...
This story originally appeared on Out.The one and only Dolly Parton has passed away.As one of the most beloved artists in the entertainment industry, Parton's campy aesthetic and consistent positivity resonated with LGBTQ+ fans all around the world. Since her humble beginnings as...
In the 200s AD, the Roman emperor Elagabalus was known for dressing in women’s clothing and requesting to be called “Lady” instead of “Lord.” In the mid 1600s, Queen Christina’s decision to abdicate the Swedish throne rather than marry a man fueled rumors that she was attracted t...
Jake Lang — a racist and anti-LGBTQ+ Republican former candidate for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat who was jailed for allegedly assaulting Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, riots — held a hate rally outside of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during which he he...
Gay activist Randy Downs said he and his business and life partner Ricky Bennett are grateful for the support they have received from the Dupont Circle community after they released a video showing a suspect breaking into their recently opened pizza shop and taking money from a c...
After being asked about the month-long national controversy that has followed her July 21 ESPN profile in which she expressed opposition to transgender participation in sports, WNBA player Sophie Cunningham deflected, telling people to instead look at her stats.“Look at my stats…...
In New York City, Jasmine Kennedie, who famously came out as trans while competing on Season 14 of RuPaul's Drag Race, faced a harrowing incident of public harassment on Sunday night. On Monday, she shared her story on Instagram, with video of her tormenter. After a performance a...
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. was outraged when Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) asked him about how he suggested that antidepressants played a role in last week's Minneapolis school shooting, where a shooter killed two children and injured 17 other people befor...
‘Finding Renée Richards’By Julie Kliegmanc.2026, HarperOne$28.99/272 pages Come on in, the water’s fine. Wade into it up to your ankles, your calves, your waist, you’ll be OK. You’ll adjust to the waves that swirl around you so come on, dive in, it’s all good. As in the new book ...
The quest for a deeper voice is something that rings true for many transmasculine people. On subreddits like r/ftm and r/TransMasc, dedicated to helping trans men crowdsource information on ways to obtain their transition goals, how to make your voice deeper is nearly as frequent...
Actor Rob Lowe admitted yesterday in a conversation with Oprah Winfrey on his podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe that he was repeatedly called a "fa**ot" during his childhood because he was "pretty," USA Today reported. "I wish that when I was younger I was cute. What I actually wa...
CNN confronted a conservative pundit with a supercut of Donald Trump insulting women, and he wasn't able to answer why he still thought Democrats are more sexist than Republicans. The right has been outraged at Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) this past week for mentioning White House aide...
Donald Trump has a long history of berating and insulting female reporters for asking him basic questions, and a recent interaction makes it clear he has gotten more comfortable than ever doing so. "Quiet, quiet, quiet, quiet," Trump sneered at CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after s...
The WNBA has reversed course after security guards asked fans wearing both pro-trans and anti-trans shirts to cover up the messaging on their apparel at a recent game. At Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream, which took place at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena...
Fox News was caught lying about gas prices last year to make it seem like they had actually gone down this year. A graphic shown on Fox claimed that the average price of gas today, according to AAA, is $4.06, but one year ago it was $4.13, implying that gas prices have actually c...
‘Bromantasy’By Maire Rochec.2026, G.P. Putnam’s Sons$20/339 pages “Danger” just happens to be your middle name. Any fray, any tussle, anytime anybody needs help, they count on you to step in and save the day. You’re brave, smart and strategic, kind to old people, children, and sm...
This story originally appeared on Out.As Rosie O’Donnell prepares for her big week in front of a national audience of millions, she's sharing a very personal story that shows just how far she'll go to support her youngest child: She gave herself a permanent reminder in their hono...
One week after Jason DePuy (known as Salina EsTitties on “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) was bullied and eventually evicted from CBS’s "Big Brother” house, the queer drag performer is still emotionally processing his feelings. During his 24 days in the reality TV competition, DePuy often h...
The First Congregational Church of Fresno — known colloquially as “The Big Red Church” — has experienced a second act of vandalism directed at its LGBTQ-affirming installation of rainbow-colored doors this summer, per a report in local Fox affiliate KMPH. The doors, which were pa...
Following news of his casting in the upcoming second season of the hit Canadian television series Heated Rivalry, out actor Justice Smith sent a message of thanks to the fans who have welcomed him into the franchise. “I have to say I am moved by the support and love I’m getting f...
A man who attacked a 12-year-old child in April in New York City while shouting anti-gay slurs is facing hate crimes felony charges. “Hate crimes undermine the values of dignity, safety and inclusion that define our city,” District Attorney Bragg said in a statement. “As alleged,...
Conservatives have identified their latest target for transphobic vitriol amid their ongoing attacks on transgender participation in women’s sports: beloved Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu’s teenage sibling. The anti-trans news site Reduxx identified and allegedly outed Liu’s 16-...
Out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing criticism for his comments in favor of Albertan separatism, supporting the idea that the Canadian province of Alberta should declare its independence from Canada and, in Bessent's opinion, join the United States. His comments come as...
Anti-LGBTQ+ activist Scott LoBaido suffered a heart attack while waiting to confront pro-LGBTQ+ New York City Mayor at a New York Police Department National Night Out event in the Staten Island neighborhood of Midland Beach last night. First responders performed CPR and used a de...
President Barack Obama apparently didn't have a very high opinion of Donald Trump Jr, summing up his thoughts on the president's son in three choice words. Earlier this week, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) released part of Dr. Anthony Fauci's private diary entries from 2019 to 2022, when ...
Friday, July 31 Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at DIK Bar. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite. Saturday, August 1 Go G...
The Department of Defense posted and quickly deleted an image that showed an image of U.S. soldiers and the word "Winning" with the caption, "It's not an option." Numerous social media commenters mocked the Trump administration for the post and connected it with the military's cu...
After a completely nonsensical MAGA meltdown over a supposedly “woke” rebrand last year, the current CEO of Cracker Barrel is being replaced.The American restaurant and gift shop company announced on July 27 that current CEO and director Julie Masino, who led the controversial re...
They are trying to figure out how to reconnect LGBTQ+ youth with specialized suicide counselors while complying with policies that deny recognition of trans people. The LGBTQ+ community is skeptical....
Daniel Arnulfo Ceron, 22, was arrested on June 10 in connection to the violent killing.
Since Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) became the state Democratic Party's nominee for U.S. Senate, the GOP has focused almost exclusively on discrediting him by attacking his masculinity and accusing him of being gay or trans. And the jabs don't seem to be slowing down. Earli...
The Advocate spoke with four survivors who dedicated their lives to changing the world since a gunman killed 49 people in the Orlando nightclub mass shooting....
Jake Lang — a racist Republican candidate for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat who was jailed for allegedly assaulting Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, riots — is in jail on a $1 million bond for allegedly "making terroristic threats" by threatening to harm a Black t...
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) branded Donald Trump a "traitor" to the American people due to his attempts to cover up the Epstein files. CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked Greene about a recent New York Times report detailing that the Epstein situation "basically paralyzed t...
A woman interviewed by a right-winger at a March 28 No Kings protest against the U.S. president has earned the praise of the internet for her responses that seemed to leave the interviewer speechless. Youtuber Nate Friedman claimed to have "exposed" No Kings protestors in New Yor...
A far-right political action committee has released an anti-trans AI-generated attack ad depicting Texas Democratic Senate candidate and state Rep. James Talarico in a dress. The ad shows an AI-generated Talarico in a dress similar to the one worn by Julie Andrews in 1965’s The S...
Longtime Donald Trump enemy Rosie O'Donnell did not mince words when asked about the president on the Tony Awards red carpet Sunday night. A reporter from Variety commended the out comedian – who fled to Ireland after Trump won the 2024 presidential election – for never being afr...
Model and actress Cara Delevingne said she is "very happy" to call herself a lesbian despite long struggling with the concept of labels. "People love to comment on stuff like that, [and say things like] 'she's not gay, she's pan,' or 'she's had boyfriends," Delevingne told Variet...
The Montgomery County, Md., Department of Police announced on June 4 that it is seeking the public's help in locating two women, who they identify as a couple, who are charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing the mother of one of them. In a statement police identifi...
The Montgomery County, Md., Department of Police announced on June 4 that it is seeking the public's help in locating two women, who they identify as a couple, who are charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing the mother of one of them. In a statement police identifi...
Self-described “white nationalist” and “Christian fascist” broadcaster John Doyle published a video on Tuesday claiming that the progress Pride flag mocks Christianity and is deliberately meant to represent "every identity incapable of producing white children." Neither claim is ...
LGBTQ Nation will be sharing your pictures of Pride throughout May and June. Submit your own if you want to be included! For Jim Gau, a veteran of Omaha's very first Pride march in 1985, the city's Heartland Pride event last year was "emotional." "We went from just a few people c...
