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How a heatwave and celebrity gym moments are heating up social media
A blistering heatwave plus a parade of sweaty celebrity posts have combined to make feeds feel like a midweek rush…
Comedians turn writers: Paula Pell and her wife pen film for Kim Kardashian
Paula Pell and her wife teamed up to write a movie for Kim Kardashian, and Kate McKinnon retreated to a farm to focus on children’s books and survival prepping
Paula Pell and partner pen a film project for Kim Kardashian
Paula Pell and her wife co-wrote a film intended for Kim Kardashian, while figures like Kate McKinnon have retreated to rural life to write children’s books and prepare for short-term survival scenarios
Best lesbian and bisexual films to stream on HBO Max
Explore a curated list of standout lesbian, bisexual and queer films streaming on HBO Max, including classics, contemporary gems and essential documentaries.
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How Mercury retrograde in Pisces shapes endings, relationships and values
Mercury retrograde in Pisces invites review and integration. paired with a february 27 Mars–Uranus tension and a february 28 Mercury–Venus meeting, this period offers a chance to reconcile the past, update relationships and clarify your values
Governor Laura Kelly vetoes Kansas bill restricting transgender bathroom access
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would have forced transgender Kansans to use restrooms matching their sex at birth, highlighting wide-ranging impacts and a contested legislative process
How Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition brought diverse groups into politics
Remembering Jesse Jackson: an orator and organizer who wove a Rainbow Coalition to bring marginalized communities into American politics
Cast and crew reflect on Silence of the Lambs’ portrayal of Buffalo Bill and its impact
Actors and producers behind Silence of the Lambs have spoken about the film’s lasting influence and acknowledged that the depiction of Buffalo Bill has contributed to harmful stereotypes about transgender people
Inside Industry season 4 episode 6: Henry, Whitney and the dangerous seduction
A close look at Industry season 4 episode 6 reveals shifting identities, a manipulative scheme by Whitney and a controversial club scene that changes relationships across the show.
Why Grindr’s public debut shifted priorities and alienated many users
An overview of how Grindr’s 2026 IPO, new pricing, and AI features reshaped the app and provoked criticism from users and former staff
How moments, athletes and movies shape queer culture in 2026
A look at the instant people recognize their sexuality, Jordan Stolz’s eye-catching Olympic performance, and queer films and shows to stream this valentines season
Understanding Doechii’s coming out and the controversy around political lesbianism
Doechii’s Instagram change renewed debate over the idea of choosing a lesbian identity and why that conversation matters for queer communities
Paula Pell and Janine Brito write Kim Kardashian buddy comedy for Netflix
Paula Pell and Janine Brito teamed up to write The Fifth Wheel, a female buddy comedy starring Kim Kardashian with Eva Longoria directing and a stacked ensemble cast
Gallup: LGBTQ+ identification rises to 9% as bisexual identity increases
A Gallup telephone poll shows 9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, more than double 2012 levels, led by a rise in bisexual identification and higher rates among younger adults
Anderson Cooper exits 60 Minutes amid CBS News leadership changes
Anderson Cooper is stepping down from 60 Minutes after almost twenty years, citing family priorities and continued commitment to CNN, while media insiders link his decision to changes introduced by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss
Schumer introduces bill to designate the Pride flag as an authorized congressional emblem
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled a bill on February 17 to designate the Pride flag as a congressional emblem, responding to the National Park Service removal at the Stonewall National Monument and wider efforts to erase LGBTQ+ visibility
how recent political clashes reveal broader debates around gender, governance and culture
From a heated conference exchange about gender and Ukraine to the political records of DeSantis and Newsom, this piece unpacks major debates and what they mean for policy and public life.
governor vetoes kansas bill that targeted transgender bathroom access
Kansas governor vetoed a contentious bill affecting transgender Kansans’ restroom use, identity documents, and civil penalties, prompting reactions from lawmakers and LGBTQ+ groups and setting up a possible override fight.
anderson cooper leaving 60 Minutes and a primer on the minimum wage history
Anderson Cooper will stop contributing to 60 Minutes after roughly 20 years while remaining at CNN; meanwhile, a separate section summarizes how the federal minimum wage in the United States developed and where it stands today.
viral radio letter recalls a hidden gaelic football relationship and enduring longing
a man’s confession about a brief, intense relationship with an opposing gaelic footballer—relayed on rté radio—has touched listeners and revived debate about secrecy, love, and the cultural context of the era
searching for Boston’s gay scene: gentrification, safe spaces and shifting neighborhoods
A weekend visit turned into a revealing look at Boston’s queer life: gay residents are plentiful, but the classic concentrated gay neighborhoods have dispersed under pressure from rising rents and shifting urban trends.
abraham lincoln and queer history: a fresh look at the documentary lover of men
a measured outline of the documentary ‘lover of men’ that explores evidence, context, and the implications of revisiting abraham lincoln’s personal life for lgbtq+ history
how plant care and pop music map identity and joy
a profile of two artists who translate tenderness into practice: one cultivates a green sanctuary and a message of Black queer joy, the other turns personal rediscovery into a concept album
how private romances and pragmatic matchmaking influenced american social history
From a first lady’s explicit correspondence to ranchers importing brides, discover how desire and necessity shaped relationships and communities in late 19th- and early 20th-century America.
red, white & royal blue explained and what to expect from the sequel
From a BookTok sensation to a Prime Video hit, learn the key facts about Red, White & Royal Blue, the people behind it, and what we know so far about the sequel.
why a GOP insider believes maga has lost the culture war
A veteran Republican voice argues that the maga movement is in decline, pointing to cultural rebukes, miscalculated political tactics, and legal pressures that together signal a significant weakening.