A 30-year-old transgender man leapt into freezing water on Feb 18 at Belmont Harbor to save an 8-month-old; he later left hospital and a GoFundMe campaign has drawn broad donations
RuPaul’s use of the term noguing on February 27 revived debates about how voguing is practiced and credited in mainstream spaces
Two recent cultural flashpoints — a K-pop star’s disputed hiatus and a restored Elvis concert film — highlight how industry decisions and archival art shape public narratives
A concise queer-oriented forecast for March 2–8, 2026: work with Mars in Pisces, the Virgo lunar eclipse, and Venus in Aries for healing, clarity, and renewed desire
Amy Spalding wraps her Out in Hollywood series with In Her Spotlight, following Tess Gardner’s intimate reckoning with identity, fame, and a second-chance relationship
Sniffies channels blue-collar aesthetics into a limited trucker collection that pairs durable workwear with bold, sex-positive graphics
When a friendship spanning more than twenty years becomes strained, thoughtful boundaries, honest communication, and small rituals can help sustain the relationship
An exploration of Black queer characters on television who are messy, joyous, flawed, and wholly human across genres and generations
A concise overview of an Autostraddle letter about preserving a 20-year friendship and a practical guide to Los Angeles literary events on 23–24 February 2026
An accessible look at why straight women often prefer men who embrace softer masculinity, emotional openness, and occasional same-sex experimentation
Francine Beppu, who appeared on The Real L Word and later led work with Hawaii LGBTQ+ organizations, died at 43; her family asks for privacy while they prepare a celebration of life
Jacob Tierney discusses the choices behind Heated Rivalry: blending hockey and gay romance, prioritising joy, and responding to critics while respecting diverse queer experiences
A practical and empathetic road map for managing a decades-long friendship that has drifted into toxicity, offering steps to set limits while honoring shared history
St. Petersburg lit a rainbow laser visible for more than 60 miles as a creative response to FDOT-mandated removal of pride crosswalks, highlighting local leaders, artists, and continued acts of community expression
Maxi Shield, famed for her appearance on Drag Race Down Under and decades on the Sydney scene, has died aged 51, leaving a wide legacy in the drag community
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
Orlando prepares to dismantle the Pulse nightclub and remove its sign as part of a project to create a permanent memorial for the 49 victims of the June 12, 2016, mass shooting
A post in a conservative Facebook dating group claimed political bias against gay Trump supporters and proposed legal action, prompting viral responses and pointed mockery
A roundup of standout queer culture moments—from a candid memoir and buzzy music to comfort fashion and a revealing reality TV docuseries.
A handpicked list of longform pieces exploring surrogacy headlines, the rise of delivery services, sizing history and niche cultural worlds
Karamo Brown reflects on childhood abandonment and urges people to protect their energy by refusing one-sided relationships
A compact guide to recent longform pieces—from analyses of food delivery and women’s sizing to neighborhood change and quirky investigations—selected for curious readers
Discover how Black LGBTQ+ pioneers from the Harlem Renaissance to Marsha P. Johnson helped build movements and culture that still influence us today
A quick, no-nonsense recap of the week’s top LGBTQ+ stories, including Grindr revelations, Netflix reality tv chatter and personal coming out moments
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival 2026 fused spectacle with social memory as Paraíso do Tuiuti traced Ifá’s journey from Africa to Cuba, samba continued to expand transgender visibility, and Porto da Pedra foregrounded respect for sex workers