A volley of social media responses from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s team that referenced Grindr has sparked criticism from LGBTQ+ leaders and intensified debate over tone and political priorities
Lawmakers, sports authorities and state officials took divergent paths on trans rights, health funding and gender tests, with immediate effects on access to care and competition
A Tennessee measure would make use of teachers’ preferred honorifics optional, drawing intense scrutiny around a special education teacher known as Teacher B and joining other bills that target LGBTQ+ rights
A controversial decision to remove four officers from a promotion list has prompted former military leaders and advocates to warn of politicization and bias
A couple’s experience with a missed miscarriage highlights medical choices, legal uncertainty, and the ways abortion policy affects LGBTQ reproductive healthcare
A compact roundup of developments shaping LGBTQ+ rights, public health advances and practical guidance for court-ordered volunteering
Markwayne Mullin will lead the Department of Homeland Security after a 54–45 Senate vote, raising questions about his policy priorities and the operations of Boots PAC
Chris Colfer, the Glee alum and author of The Land of Stories, says his debut first adult novel will be erotic, unsettling and rooted in a real incident
A breakthrough role in Starfleet Academy has opened conversations about masculinity, queer relationships and the online culture that amplifies both praise and anger
A concise exploration of the new Prime Video romance adaptation, Sue Rankin’s plea for elders to lead in LGBTQ sports inclusion, and George Michael’s enduring cultural impact
A compassionate guide to understanding how dissociation, past trauma, and HIV stigma shape sexuality — and what steps can help you rediscover safety and desire
A comparative glimpse at the pressures faced by a reality TV performer and a historically divisive politician, and what their experiences say about public life
Thomas Dolby, speaking to the Bay Area Reporter, opens up about supporting his trans eldest child Harper, his lesbian middle child and a youngest drummer, and how his art connected with diverse listeners
A cross-country watch brings coworkers together to reminisce about magazines, soundtrack moments, and the movie that reads like a manual for millennial daydreams
Caleb Channing, a Philadelphia-based UX designer, turned a pandemic pastime into a popular handmade brand that includes playful underwear and patterns
A deposition reveals how nonacademic reviewers and AI tools scanned summaries for DEI language that triggered widespread grant terminations
Plane Jane discusses her short-lived time on House of Villains and publicly praises her drag mother Athena Dion after the latter’s elimination
Filmmaker Rachel Mason follows archival clues and detective work to reveal the truth behind Billy London’s death
Boy George urges kindness while reflecting on cameras, internet pressure and the shifting landscape of music and fashion
Scott Lowell recalls how Queer as Folk, filmed in Canada and first aired in 2000, transformed on-screen gay representation and still connects with new fans
Kesha publicly rejected the White House’s use of her song on TikTok to accompany military footage, denouncing the clip as inhumane and urging compassion
Tom Ford’s Autumn/Winter 2026 runway in Paris combined a refined new vision from Haider Ackermann with a high-profile front row featuring Ricky Martin, Lee Pace, and other notable names
A reflection on how Jesse Jackson’s journey from traditional preacher to a public ally influenced Black queer people and why his legacy still matters
Liza Minnelli made a surprise stage appearance while GLAAD honored winners from film, television, music and podcasts; stream the show on Hulu March 21
Experience how the Winter Party Festival in Miami Beach fuses nightlife, community fundraising, and the reassuring power of chosen family