Community & Culture Harris calls out the Iran war and queer culture buzzes with new viral moments
A sharp political comment from Kamala Harris intersects with a parade of LGBTQ+ entertainment highlights, offering both heat and heart
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Community & Culture Discover your extinct lesbian animal match with Autostraddle quiz
Find out which extinct lesbian animal reflects your personality in a playful, thought-provoking quiz
Community & Culture Weekly culture roundup: Hayden Panettiere comes out, Hudson Williams pushes back on shipping and new releases
From a candid coming-out moment to must-see movies, theater buzz and pop culture chills, here’s what to know this week in queer…
Community & Culture Kermit Oswald brings rare Keith Haring works to Sotheby’s
A close friend and collaborator opens a private archive of Keith Haring works—from a hand-painted crib to a rare 1985 self-portrait—revealing the…
Community & Culture From Chengdu ballet to Alvin Ailey: finding courage through voguing
A Columbia student traces a path from childhood ballet in Chengdu to an Alvin Ailey audition, showing how voguing turned secrecy into…
Community & Culture WNBA gay player roster and team breakdown
Explore the WNBA players who are publicly gay, see how representation appears across teams, and learn which unsigned players could join the…
Community & Culture How So Old, So Young examines friendship through time
A fresh look at enduring friendship through Grant Ginder's novel and an invitation to discuss it with the Queerty Book Club
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Community & Culture Top destinations for LGBTQ+ singles seeking dates abroad
Explore an analysis of major cities ranked for LGBTQ+ dating that balances safety, nightlife and cost
Community & Culture Inside queer celebrity friendships and their chosen family bonds
Discover close bonds between queer celebrities—from co-stars to teammates—and how those friendships become a form of chosen family
Community & Culture The best queer books to watch this May 2026
A concise preview of May 2026’s queer book releases, highlighting key titles, genres, and picks readers are most excited about
Community & Culture Hayden Panettiere comes out as bisexual ahead of new memoir
Hayden Panettiere reveals she is bisexual and discusses privacy, recovery and a forthcoming memoir in a frank interview.
Community & Culture Kristen Kish could helm a new queer dating series
Kristen Kish has signaled interest in steering a queer dating series that prioritizes genuine connection over spectacle
Community & Culture How Syrian Soap blends comedy, ancestry, and protest in an intergalactic hamam
A playful, political performance by E. Zalaan uses a cosmic hamam to examine ancestry, exile, and the duty to speak truth
Community & Culture Microbudget film uses one-take car lesson to reveal queer Miami
A microbudget film filmed in one continuous take turns a driving lesson into an intimate look at queer Cuban family life in…
Community & Culture Why smooth skin is dividing men’s grooming culture
An inside look at how shifting tastes for chest hair and underarm fuzz are shaping conversations about preference, hygiene, and respect
Community & Culture Raúl Tejón talks visibility, bold roles and defending marriage equality
Raúl Tejón, a longtime Spanish actor, has found wider fame with Alpha Males and speaks candidly about identity, on-screen risks and legal…
Community & Culture Curated reading picks: essays, stories, and novels to bookmark
A compact, enthusiastic roundup of longform journalism, short stories, and novels to add to your reading list
Community & Culture Kim Petras disables chat feature after apparent Nicki Minaj message sparks controversy
Kim Petras disabled a chat on her site after apparent messages about Nicki Minaj; her team says the account was misused and…
Community & Culture Weekly culture digest: Joe Locke’s Baby, Gaga’s Runway and queer community updates
A lively roundup of the week’s top queer culture items, from film and music to industry moves and historic firsts
Community & Culture Best long reads and essays to bookmark now
A compact tour of recent favorite long reads that mix memoir, criticism, and oddball reporting
Community & Culture How Marcos Aycox became the tatted violinist and built a music and community following
A Brazilian-born violinist redefined himself through ink, love, and performance, creating the persona known as the Tatted Violinist
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How to handle unequal safety nets in relationships
A pragmatic guide to balancing financial fairness, emotional support and political values when partners face unequal safety nets or unexpected inheritances
Community & Culture How cruising in steam rooms shapes gay gym culture at Equinox
A closer look at reports of hookups in luxury gym steam rooms and how community habits, enforcement and privacy collide
Community & Culture What to watch in May: lesbian and bisexual premieres and returning series
See the top queer-forward premieres and returning series to add to your watchlist this May