Community & Culture

A concise guide to recent essays about technology nostalgia, cultural shifts in romance and media, and reporting that stayed with me

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

Join Rico Taquito as he unpacks his most-used apps, early usernames, viral milestones, and small daily rituals that shape his online persona

Practical advice on balancing desire, ethics, and technology when sexting with someone who has a partner and when a partner relies on AI for emotional guidance

A look at how convenience, habit, and monetization have made Grindr indispensable for many gay men despite growing complaints

A vivid portrait of transformation, Kai Marshall Green’s memoir uses inventive forms and community-centered practice to rethink home, language, and what it means to become

Spearheaded a community-driven initiative in Maharashtra that deployed trusted trans women as health liaisons to address fear and vaccine hesitancy, resulting in the vaccination of nearly 1,500 children.

Experience how the Winter Party Festival in Miami Beach fuses nightlife, community fundraising, and the reassuring power of chosen family

Matt Kenny’s appearance at the NHL Pride Cup became a symbol of visibility, connection, and hope for LGBTQ+ athletes and fans

Flame Con relocates to the Marriott Marquis in Times Square for August 15–16, 2026, bringing bigger floors, a partially juried exhibitor model, and free admission for attendees 21 and under on Sunday

A commissioned family portrait by Catherine Opie of Sir Elton John, David Furnish and their children has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery, marking the first family image of the couple to enter a national collection

An overview of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s move to question iced coffee sugar safety and a respectful summary of recent local obituaries from Glasgow, Montana

An exploration of how entertainment, social media, and direct-to-consumer medicine are fueling new pressures on men to optimize their bodies and identities

A compassionate, practical approach to apologizing for a mistaken identity, understanding the underlying causes, and deciding when direct apology is appropriate

Alan Cumming issued an apology following a BAFTAs incident that exposed tensions between disability understanding, racial harm and editorial decisions

A dual roundup that pairs March 2026 queer book releases with obituary summaries honoring local residents

An on-the-ground account of a festival in Zipolite that probes the balance between queer refuge, tourism-driven change, and the limits of local self-regulation

Practical strategies for addressing conflicts about a partner’s spending on beauty and handling hostile roommates without sacrificing your values or autonomy

Jonathan Groff returns to Stratford to take on Rosalind in an all-male staging of As You Like It with the Royal Shakespeare Company

A Chicago comic waded into near‑freezing water at Belmont Harbor to keep an eight‑month‑old above the surface; he later recovered in hospital and supporters raised nearly $73,000

Communities nationwide are staging readings of LGBTQ+ books to support young people, counter censorship, and reaffirm the value of representation

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

A vivid exploration of how the tie transformed from a symbol of masculinity into a queer style tool, featuring first-person moments, historical context, and styling advice