LGBTQIA+ news

Why Richard Grenell’s texts with a New York Times reporter went viral

A private text became a public controversy: Richard Grenell’s response to a New York Times question sparked online ridicule and renewed scrutiny of the Kennedy Center’s leadership

How recent court rulings and state laws are affecting gender-affirming care and municipal protections

Major court rulings and state statutes are narrowing access to gender-affirming care and limiting the ability of local governments to protect trans people, even as advocates pursue legal and civic countermeasures

Oscar tie elevates Two People Exchanging Saliva and its bold vision

A shared Oscar win sent a striking French short into public view, where its strange rules and intimate performances spark conversation

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Jools Lebron’s fall and fight for sobriety after viral stardom

After a 2026 viral catchphrase propelled her into celebrity circles, trans influencer Jools Lebron says fame accelerated substance use and life disruption; she is now focused on sobriety and making amends

How Heated Rivalry changed NHL fandom and pushed calls for inclusivity

A Brooklyn-based lifelong fan explains how Heated Rivalry fused pop culture and sport, attracting young queer fans while spotlighting structural problems in the NHL

Idaho bill would criminalize transgender bathroom access and raise penalties

An Idaho legislative measure would criminalize transgender restroom use, increasing penalties and prompting strong reactions from lawmakers and advocates

Why White House aides are reportedly trying to distance Trump from RFK Jr

White House staff reportedly want to distance Donald Trump from RFK Jr. following viral embarrassments and policy controversies that have unsettled colleagues and the political base

Top lesbian and trans films to watch on Netflix now

A compact guide to notable lesbian and trans titles on Netflix, from intimate indies to larger studio work, chosen for strong representation and storytelling

Andy Jurgensen’s onstage kiss and One Battle After Another’s big night at the Oscars

Andy Jurgensen kissed his partner Bill while accepting an Academy Award, dedicating the win to his aunt and sparking conversations about visibility during a night of major Oscars victories

Grenell resignation at Kennedy Center sparks debate over renovations and artist cancellations

Richard Grenell’s one-year tenure ended amid clashes with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, falling ticket sales, and a scheduled two-year renovation

Anthony Rapp stars in Touch, a small-scale off-Broadway one-man play

Anthony Rapp takes the 40-seat East Village Basement stage in Touch, a one-man intimate theater piece that probes moral ambiguity and the demands of performance

Court compels evidence disclosure and considers class certification for trans service members

A federal judge moved the Talbott case forward, demanding the government hand over its administrative record and opening the door to class action status while watchdog reports spotlight Pentagon spending

Chaz Bono and Shara Blue Mathes tie the knot in Hollywood glam ceremony

Chaz Bono and Shara Blue Mathes celebrated a Hollywood glam formal wedding on March 8, announcing the news via social media and a People exclusive while also sharing a public honeymoon fund

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Hulu shelves New Sunnydale pilot despite Zhao and Gellar’s involvement

Hulu declined the New Sunnydale pilot directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, leaving the project’s cast, creators, and fans waiting to see whether the franchise will be reshaped elsewhere

How Dr. Mehmet Oz pressed medical societies on gender-affirming care policy

A private CMS meeting led by Dr. Mehmet Oz put pressure on medical groups to change positions on gender-affirming care, sparking corrections, policy updates and renewed attention on media coverage and political alliances

Trump defends Levin as Megyn Kelly escalates feud; RFK Jr. posts AI wrestling video

A sharp exchange between Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin over a gendered insult prompted a rare presidential intervention, while a separate AI wrestling clip from RFK Jr. became a viral embarrassment

How celebrity reactions to Nicki Minaj intersect with Doechii’s rapid ascent

A snapshot of queer and queer-allied celebrities criticizing Nicki Minaj’s political alignment and a profile of Doechii’s artistic and cultural milestones

Court halts ACIP meeting and freezes RFK Jr.’s vaccine revisions

Court order pauses ACIP meeting and freezes HHS-led vaccine changes, drawing sharp criticism from physicians and advocacy groups

Maspalomas: a senior’s holiday that shifts from sun-soaked freedom to unexpected struggle

Follow Vicente’s abrupt turn from lively cruising in Maspalomas to the realities of disability, family tension and the pandemic in a moving Spanish film

Whistle review: a gory teen horror with a heartfelt sapphic lead

Explore a mythology-driven horror where an Aztec whistle and a tender sapphic romance collide to produce both chills and charm

Ninth Circuit judges denounce judge’s vulgar dissent in Olympus Spa dispute

Nearly 30 Ninth Circuit judges issued written rebukes after a Trump-appointed judge used coarse language in a dissent about a transgender woman’s access to a Korean women-only spa

Why Warren Throckmorton renounced conversion therapy and challenged Christian nationalist narratives

A straight psychologist publicly recanted his support for conversion therapy, now exposing its flaws and offering a client-centered alternative amid a political resurgence of change efforts

How KPop Demon Hunters’ Oscar win sparked an onstage cut and a defiant backstage finish

After an abrupt onstage cutoff at the Dolby Theatre, the KPop Demon Hunters creative team completed their thanks backstage, highlighting collaboration, representation and the global power of the film’s hit song