Sammy unveils spring/summer 2026 menswear with new cuts and colors
Sammy’s spring/summer 2026 drop adds low-rise Brazilians, classic briefs and a minimalist G-string to broaden choice and comfort for men
Elena Marchetti
Queer women directors and Philadelphia weekend picks for Women’s History Month
Explore landmark films by queer and trans women directors and plan a Philadelphia weekend filled with art, gardens, food, and culture during March 2–8, 2026
Liza Minnelli’s surprise moment and winners at the GLAAD Media Awards
Liza Minnelli made a surprise appearance at the GLAAD Media Awards while major titles like Heated Rivalry and Stranger Things picked up honors
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How grooming culture and testosterone marketing are reshaping masculinity
An exploration of how entertainment, social media, and direct-to-consumer medicine are fueling new pressures on men to optimize their bodies and identities
How umami and filiera corta are reshaping sustainable cuisine
Il palato non mente mai: an evocative look at umami, sustainable sourcing, and the stories behind seasonal plates
How sourdough reveals terroir through slow fermentation
A sensory look at how sourdough becomes a map of terroir through fermentation and local grains
How sourdough starter reflects terroir and sustainable baking
A sensory journey into sourdough starters: how wild yeast, fermentation and local grain shape taste and tradition
Rediscovering fermented vegetables for umami and sustainability
A sensory journey into fermented vegetables that blends technique, terroir and sustainable sourcing
Umami-rich mushroom ragù with a terroir-driven twist
A sensory exploration of a mushroom ragù that marries umami, terroir, and sustainable sourcing
How reading events push back against book bans and uplift queer youth
Communities nationwide are staging readings of LGBTQ+ books to support young people, counter censorship, and reaffirm the value of representation
How a satirical profile exposed a homophobe with a fake m4m romance
A satirical profile engaged an anti-woke man, fed him increasingly homoerotic fiction about ICE agents, and posted the thread after the man recoiled and blocked the account
How fermentation and terroir are reshaping sustainable cooking
A sensorial exploration of fermentation, terroir and sustainable sourcing that reconnects flavor with tradition
Wilton Manors docu-series follows six queer male strippers behind the scenes
Discover a new docu-series that chronicles six queer male performers in Wilton Manors, blending nightlife spectacle with intimate personal stories
Rachel Reid pushes back Unrivaled release to June 2027 amid health challenges
Rachel Reid, whose Game Changer series inspired Heated Rivalry, has postponed Unrivaled to June 1, 2027, as she contends with worsening Parkinson’s symptoms while navigating a surge in public attention
How to preserve a friendship of twenty years when things get complicated
When a friendship spanning more than twenty years becomes strained, thoughtful boundaries, honest communication, and small rituals can help sustain the relationship
Rediscovering Punks: a joyful take on Black queer friendship
Rediscover the film Punks, an early Patrik-Ian Polk story that celebrates Black queer friendship, found family, and the mix of joy and struggle in urban gay life
How out athletes reshaped the 2026 Winter Olympics and the medal table
LGBTQ+ Olympians collected 11 medals among 49 out competitors and used the biggest stage in sport to make visibility part of their legacy
How Hilary Knight’s proposal and Brittany Bowe’s final races defined their Olympic farewell
Hilary Knight proposed to Brittany Bowe at the Milan-Cortina Olympics; their engagement, careers and final performances offered a poignant close to both athletes’ Olympic journeys
Conservative gay man claims class action after being excluded by other gay men
A conservative gay man who frequents a Trump-supporting Facebook group argues political discrimination in dating could justify a class action, prompting ridicule and debate about MAGA identity and community boundaries
Persona by Aoife Josie Clements: a trans reimagining of cosmic horror
A tense, unsettling debut, Persona reframes cosmic horror through trans protagonists navigating exploitation, identity, and uncanny terror
Fourth Circuit upholds military policy barring enlistment of people with HIV
A federal appeals panel reversed a district court ruling and allowed the Department of Defense to resume excluding HIV-positive people from enlisting, a decision challenged by civil rights groups and medical experts
How violent sermons, federal pressure and leaving faith shape LGBTQ+ safety and expression
A look at how an Indianapolis sermon that advocated violence, a federal agency’s pressure on a televised interview, and David Archuleta’s departure from the LDS Church intersect around issues of speech, safety, and inclusion
Celebs celebrate Valentine’s Day on Instagram: romance, style, and clues
A quick, affectionate look at how well-known queer women marked Valentine’s Day on Instagram, including coordinated looks, heartfelt captions, and a few eyebrow-raising omissions
Activists arrested at HHS protest as state leadership announces key initiatives
Twenty-five protesters were taken into custody at the Department of Health and Human Services demonstration over proposed rules restricting gender-affirming care. Meanwhile, Idaho’s governor announced a string of policy moves and appointments that shape state priorities.
Gallup: LGBTQ+ identification rises to 9% as bisexual identity increases
A Gallup telephone poll shows 9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, more than double 2012 levels, led by a rise in bisexual identification and higher rates among younger adults