Kathie Hiers retires after 25 years leading HIV services in the South
After 25 years of grassroots leadership, Kathie Hiers leaves a lasting imprint on HIV services in Alabama and beyond
Why Birdo’s silent cameo in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie matters
Birdo’s appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a milestone and a missed opportunity: the character has trans icon status yet receives a brief, silent cameo in the film
High school drag photos of Georgia congressmen expose political hypocrisy
Two Georgia representatives photographed in drag during high school now promote policies restricting transgender rights, prompting questions about hypocrisy and political theater
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Memphis judge dismisses lawsuit after father demands $6,000 for conversion therapy
A Memphis father tried to recover $6,000 from his son after sending him to conversion therapy; the judge rejected the claim and delivered a powerful message
Don Lemon and Tim Malone celebrate two years of marriage amid public scrutiny
Don Lemon and Tim Malone mark two years of marriage with shared images and a reminder of their public legal battle
Kathie Hiers leaves a 25-year role supporting people with HIV in Alabama
After a quarter century in HIV/AIDS services, Kathie Hiers has stepped down, having started by honoring friends and ultimately shaping care across Alabama and the South
Dijonai Carrington and Jackie Young: a timeline of the dating rumors
A concise run-through of sightings, social posts and insider chatter about Dijonai Carrington and Jackie Young
Queer trailblazers headline the Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 includes a notable group of openly LGBTQ+ women whose achievements helped shape the modern game
Georgia paraprofessional resigns after disputing student’s homophobic comment
A paraprofessional at Mulberry Creek Elementary says she was pressured to resign after countering a student’s homophobic comment and disclosing her own sexual orientation
Why some straight celebrities are embraced as gay icons
Discover why certain straight celebrities are widely recognized as gay icons and what it means to be culturally gay without changing sexual orientation.
How bottom shaming and double standards persist in queer communities
A queer therapist and sex expert explores how stigma against bottoms survives history, health scares, and modern hookup culture and what empathy and accountability can change
How Julián Delgado Lopera uses Spanglish and ancestry to reframe queerness
An exploration of language, memory, and intergenerational queerness in Pretend You’re Dead And I Carry You
Aubrey Plaza pregnant with Chris Abbott’s baby following Jeff Baena’s passing
Aubrey Plaza announced a pregnancy with partner Chris Abbott after the death of husband Jeff Baena in 2026, marking a personal new chapter that follows both loss and longstanding creative collaborations.
Trump announces a two-week ceasefire: political fallout and cultural flashpoints
A swift international pause triggered rapid political responses, questions about diplomacy and personnel, and renewed attention to local culture clashes
Billy Porter opens up about sepsis, a message from Prince William and top Broadway picks
Billy Porter talks recovery after sepsis, a royal get-well note tied to the Earthshot Prize, upcoming projects and his list of beloved Broadway shows
Can bacterial vaginosis spread between partners: updated guidance
A clear, evidence-based look at how bacterial vaginosis can move between partners, why trans and queer people are disproportionately affected, and what to do next
How leadership losses and policy swings are straining the U.S. military amid Iran tensions
Rachel Maddow argues that recent firings and departures in the military, combined with risky political choices, have left U.S. institutions weakened as the Iran standoff grows
Heated Rivalry lookalike winners spark romance after Wunder Garten contest
Two fans who won the Heated Rivalry lookalike contest at Wunder Garten in Washington, D.C., parlayed a viral kiss into an eight-hour date and plans for more outings
Chest hair and gay identity: is it making a comeback?
Explore the long arc of gay men’s relationship with body hair and join the conversation about what it means now
Big Mistakes review: Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott’s crime comedy pivots from Schitt’s Creek
Dan Levy’s Big Mistakes turns domestic dysfunction into an adrenaline-fueled crime comedy that still finds quiet emotional moments
Erick Erickson compares Trump’s threats to Transgender Day of Visibility falling on Easter
Erick Erickson’s remark defending President Trump’s violent social media rhetoric over the overlap of Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter provoked backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and reignited questions about political priorities
Top us cities for drag culture and LGBTQ+ nightlife
Find the top us destinations for drag culture, how researchers scored cities, and practical tips for attending shows and supporting performers
Eighth Circuit allows Iowa’s school book ban and ‘don’t say gay’ provisions to take effect
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Eighth Circuit cleared the way for Iowa to implement provisions of its 2026 law limiting classroom content and removing some library titles while litigation moves forward
Rupert Everett on freedom, affairs and making love at the Colosseum
Rupert Everett revisits the wild freedom of the 1970s, admits to past infidelities, and describes a Valentino party that closed an era ahead of Il Vangelo di Giuda
Calm first date nerves and turn anxious starts into second dates
A practical guide to quieting pre-date anxiety and enjoying first dates without pressure