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 to spot catfishing and protect your privacy online
A sex worker recounts finding out a long online friend was fake and shares steps for verification and recovery
ECJ decision requires member states to offer legal recognition for transgender people under freedom of movement
The European Court of Justice found that Bulgaria’s refusal to change gender markers on birth records conflicts with EU rules protecting the right to move and reside freely
How to reconnect with someone and start underwater photography
A practical guide that pairs emotional courage for reconnecting with hands-on advice for beginning underwater photography
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How a documentary helped solve a long-unsolved gay porn murder
Filmmaker Rachel Mason follows archival clues and detective work to reveal the truth behind Billy London’s death
Kit Connor’s changing look and the online debate over body positivity
A selfie that reignited debate: how reactions to Kit Connor’s new look reveal tensions around body positivity, entitlement, and respect
How to protect lung health, prevent mpox, and test private wells
Practical guidance on respiratory protection, mpox prevention, and private well testing to keep you and your community healthy
Survey: about 39% of americans view homosexuality as morally wrong, survey shows
A Pew Research Center analysis shows 39% of U.S. adults say homosexuality is morally wrong, with acceptance varying sharply by religion, age and education
Monti Rock III remembered: disco, camp and late-night fame
A colorful entertainer known for campy costumes and recurring Tonight Show visits, Monti Rock III built an unusual career that blended disco, cabaret and celebrity-sidekick charm
How Boy George responded to Chappell Roan and what it reveals about fame
Boy George urges kindness while reflecting on cameras, internet pressure and the shifting landscape of music and fashion
Why Tig Notaro stepped away from Cheryl Hines and their podcast
Tig Notaro recounts leaving the joint podcast with Cheryl Hines amid growing political tensions tied to Hines’ husband and the strain that followed on their friendship
When enforcement chills care: community responses to threats to HIV and preventive services
An examination of the barriers created by immigration enforcement for Latino hiv care and the community-driven initiatives that aim to preserve treatment, prevention, and wellness
BBC drops I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl as funding pressures mount
The BBC has shelved two pioneering dating shows; explore the reasons given and the wider implications for queer representation on television
How critics frame mass deportations, masked agents and demands for DHS reform
Prominent figures have raised concerns about aggressive immigration raids, opaque leadership at DHS and evidence that challenges claims about officer danger
New documentary uncovers a murder in the gay porn world and secures a confession
An investigative documentary uses gay adult archives, cold-case cooperation and interviews to bring closure in the Billy London homicide
Federal appeals court permits Medicaid exclusions for gender-affirming surgeries in West Virginia
A federal appeals court upheld a West Virginia statute that removes Medicaid coverage for specific gender-related procedures, arguing the law targets procedures rather than individuals
Buttigieg calls for forward momentum as Florida Senate advances anti-diversity bill
A forward-looking plea from Pete Buttigieg and a sweeping Florida measure create a stark contrast over the future of voting rights, inclusion, and local governance
Philadelphia’s Marsha’s faces heavy-handed compliance check, community responds
After a late-night compliance check, Marsha’s owner Chivonn Anderson confirms the bar remains licensed and the neighborhood has rallied around the queer space
Queer weekly horoscope guide: new moon in Pisces and the shift into Aries (March 16–22, 2026)
Explore the week of March 16–22, 2026 with short, actionable horoscopes tied to the new moon in Pisces and the arrival of Aries season
Homoerotic statue of Trump and Epstein on National Mall and added anti-trans riders to voter ID bill stir controversy
A provocative sculpture titled “King of the World” appeared on the National Mall and President Trump pressed anti-trans measures into a national voter ID push, fueling political and civil rights tensions
Sammy unveils spring/summer 2026 menswear with new cuts and colors
Sammy’s spring/summer 2026 drop adds low-rise Brazilians, classic briefs and a minimalist G-string to broaden choice and comfort for men
Jeremy Carl withdraws from State Department nomination amid controversy
Jeremy Carl stepped aside from his nomination for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs after falling short of unanimous Republican support on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid scrutiny of his record
Queer moments that mattered and a politician’s stand for trans kids
two pieces in one: personal memories from queer couples about knowing they’d found a keeper and a political response defending trans youth from coordinated attacks
How Blaire’s arc shapes humor and heart in Ted season 2
A close read of Ted season 2 that follows Blaire’s queer storyline, a fraught family dynamic, a contentious breakup, and the show’s mix of lowbrow comedy and sincere moments
Why families and clinicians are risking arrest to defend gender-affirming care
Families and medical teams are taking direct action amid federal efforts to restrict gender-affirming care, confronting arrests, clinic shutdowns, and legal fights to protect access
Questions rise over U.S. plan for Iran while athletes expand their public roles
U.S. briefings reveal doubts about a coherent plan for Iran even as athletes such as Raphinha move into high-profile cultural roles, underscoring how geopolitics and celebrity intersect