Rights & Advocacy
Conservative think tank signals broader push to limit gender-affirming care for adults
AFPI framed restrictions as a stepwise campaign beginning with minors, raising alarms as health systems and courts respond
How the SAVE America Act and a State Department rule are reshaping voting and trans rights
An overview of how White House messaging and new foreign assistance rules pair stricter voting requirements with anti-trans provisions
Which queer media moments shaped you: movie musicals, Bravo drama and podcasts
Explore how movie musicals, Bravo-style reality shows and curated lesbian podcasts act as cultural touchstones and listening guides
Oscars wins, Pixar cuts and biopic controversies: where queer stories stand
A roundup of queer moments at the 98th Academy Awards, the Pixar controversy over Elio and what biopic successes and failures reveal about representation
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Queer wins at the Oscars and what premature obituaries reveal about reporting
From queer musicians and unexpected ties at the Oscars to the recurring phenomenon of premature obituaries, this article explores celebration and the need for careful reporting
How Rebecca Sugar reshaped children’s animation and queer representation
Discover Rebecca Sugar’s path from Silver Spring to leading projects like Steven Universe and her expanding work across animation and music
Hudson Williams turns heads on the Oscars red carpet after breakout role
Hudson Williams swapped a year as a server for an appearance on the 98th Academy Awards red carpet, showing off jewelry, a sleek suit and a cheeky season 2 hint
Trump cites Iran’s treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify strikes in Jake Paul interview
In a widely viewed interview, Trump used the persecution of LGBTQ+ people in Iran as a rationale for military action even as his administration moved to deport gay asylum seekers, prompting criticism from advocates
Memorable Oscar red carpet moments that shaped queer style devotion
A spirited survey of the Academy Awards outfits that turned into cultural shorthand and queer community favorites
Which cultural works shaped your sense of self: musicals and literature
A short look at how a playful quiz about movie musicals and the somber work of Franz Kafka both contribute to personal and communal identity formation
Court upholds West Virginia Medicaid exclusion for gender-affirming care after earlier reversal
A federal appeals panel has ruled that West Virginia may refuse Medicaid funding for gender-affirming surgeries, a decision that resurrects a statewide ban and follows recent Supreme Court guidance on related issues
Buttigieg pushes back on GOP narrative about undocumented health care in funding fight
Pete Buttigieg calls the accusation false and argues the funding fight is about Republican choices that affect millions of Americans
Oscars and queer visibility: why recognition lags despite industry influence
Why queer narratives remain central to film culture yet frequently lack the institutional backing needed to secure Oscars recognition
Thomas Dolby discusses parenting queer children and the cross‑border reach of his music
Thomas Dolby, speaking to the Bay Area Reporter, opens up about supporting his trans eldest child Harper, his lesbian middle child and a youngest drummer, and how his art connected with diverse listeners
Why 13 Going on 30 still speaks to print magazine dreams
A cross-country watch brings coworkers together to reminisce about magazines, soundtrack moments, and the movie that reads like a manual for millennial daydreams
Mamdani establishes mayor’s office of LGBTQIA+ affairs led by Taylor Brown
City Hall expands protections and services for queer New Yorkers while confronting restrictions on gender-affirming care
Drag Race alumni join Project Runway and French phrases that define fashion
Two Drag Race stars are set to appear on Project Runway season 22, and the story highlights how French expressions remain embedded in fashion vocabulary
Caleb Channing transforms crochet into wearable art and small business success
Caleb Channing, a Philadelphia-based UX designer, turned a pandemic pastime into a popular handmade brand that includes playful underwear and patterns
Aries season 2026: how the full moon in Libra and new moon in Aries reset your year
Aries season asks us to begin from the present; two key lunations on April 2 and April 17 show where balance and bravery are most needed
How Luke Hamnett turned TikTok sketches into confidence and community
A Stoke-on-Trent native who left insurance sales for viral videos, Luke Hamnett uses humour and openness to transform past pain into public pride
Leaked audio suggests Rebel Wilson’s advisers considered a smear campaign against Amanda Ghost
Newly released audio reportedly links Rebel Wilson’s crisis PR advisers to plans for anonymous websites and heavy accusations aimed at Amanda Ghost
Kennedy Center president to step down as governance changes continue
Richard Grenell will transition out of the Kennedy Center presidency as the venue faces artistic boycotts, programming cancellations, and a Trump-backed renovation plan
Why In & Out’s Oscars moment endures as a landmark gay comedy
A thoughtful revisit to In & Out that explores how an Oscar speech became the catalyst for a compassionate, comedic look at identity and community
Why Friday the 13th reads queer: 13 moments that feel gay
A playful reexamination of the original 1980 film that frames familiar scenes as queer-coded and explains why the author keeps returning to this ritual
Queer Mormon woman marries her mission companion after BYU and elopement
A TikTok creator from Utah recounts her time on a mission, her mental health battles, and how she and her mission companion became partners and spouses
New York City launches Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs with Taylor Brown at the helm
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing a Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs and appointed Taylor Brown, the first transgender person to lead a city agency, to direct it