Education
Minnesota teacher steps away from Teacher of the Year finalist list after pageant photos emerge
A sixth-grade teacher in the Atwater Cosmos Grove City district left a Teacher of the Year competition and later the…
Tennessee librarian dismissed after refusing to relocate LGBTQ+ titles draws nearly $100,000 in donations
A Tennessee library director resisted an order to move dozens of books, called it viewpoint discrimination, was fired, and then received major community backing and donations
How Joel Kim Booster balances workouts, looks and non-monogamy
Inside Joel Kim Booster’s routines and reflections on fitness, relationships and cultural standards
Maryland bill would expand anti-discrimination enforcement for students
Maryland’s proposal would create a state enforcement path for education discrimination claims and allow families to sue schools directly
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Jesús Vázquez: inside the career and life of Spain’s enduring TV host
A concise portrait of Jesús Vázquez’s journey from Galicia to Guinness recognition, his long Telecinco tenure, marriage after Spain’s legalization, and a new chapter at TVE
A roundup of Brandi Carlile’s generosity, Broadway updates and queer celebrity highlights
A quick, affectionate look at Brandi Carlile’s headline-making gift, Broadway developments and a clutch of charming celebrity snapshots
Majesty casting reports spark debate over trans actress for Queen Elizabeth I
Reports claim the upcoming series Majesty is searching for a trans woman to play Queen Elizabeth I, reviving the Bisley Boy myth and sparking public controversy
WNBA star Chelsea Gray writes to son about family life, identity, and success
Chelsea Gray pens a birthday letter to son Lennox reflecting on love, motherhood, and the changing face of the WNBA
Ethel Cain Instagram photos prompt debate over visibility and moderation
Ethel Cain shared semi-nude portraits that many hailed as an act of visibility while others responded with hostility, highlighting ongoing tensions over trans rights and online moderation
Inside the FBI’s glossy recap of Director Kash Patel’s first year
A glossy FBI video highlighting Director Kash Patel’s first year mixes enforcement footage and political praise, drawing scrutiny
LGBTQ+ entertainment roundup: merch, music, memes and more
A brisk guide to the week’s most talked-about queer headlines, products and viral moments in LGBTQ+ culture
Why running without music can deepen focus and safety
A first-person look at how running without headphones opens attention to birds, breathing, and hard thoughts while improving safety and creative thinking
Jaw Filler and the virtual commune mystery
A short, vivid teaser about disappearance, online community and a corporate offer that reframes care
Thousands rally for trans visibility as court rulings and state laws raise stakes
Activists and allies used Trans Day of Visibility to protest restrictive laws, build networks, and demand lasting protections
Aaron Allen Marner: art, activism, and resilience
Artist Aaron Allen Marner blends creative practice and activism to confront healthcare cuts, queer erasure, and economic precarity
Recording of judge’s interrogation spotlights LGBTQ+ asylum and detention issues
A recording of a southern New Mexico hearing shows an immigration judge extensively pressing an Iranian asylum seeker about his same-sex relationship, raising alarms among advocates and lawyers
How a last-minute Democratic filing unsettled the Nebraska Senate race
A surprise Democrat filing and heated claims of a Trojan-horse campaign have reshaped the Nebraska Senate contest
How Ethel Cain’s Instagram portraits challenged visibility and censorship
A raw Instagram carousel by Ethel Cain complicates what it means to be visible on platforms that offer exposure but not safety
WPBSA rule limits women’s snooker to biological females
WPBSA’s new rule bars transgender players from women’s snooker while keeping open events available to all competitors
Rutherford County librarian ousted after defying order to relocate LGBTQ+ titles
Standing by her choice, Luanne James says she refused to move 132 LGBTQ+ books to protect access and uphold professional library standards
How Ozzy, Rizo and Cirie turned exile island into a fan-favorite poly moment
After the Manulevu merge and the dramatic Blood Moon elimination, an exile island night between Ozzy and Rizo has ignited fan shipping and talk of a mini polycule with Cirie
Animorphs heads to Disney+ with Ryan Coogler and Bayan Wolcott attached
A new Animorphs series is in development at Disney+, produced by Ryan Coogler with Bayan Wolcott set to write and executive produce
Finnish top court fines Päivi Räsänen over republished pamphlet
A high court ruling in Finland penalized Päivi Räsänen for republishing material labeling homosexuality a disorder, framing a broader clash between protections for minorities and religiously grounded expression
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Rise in same-sex households and the political push against marriage equality in the United States
New census numbers reveal a doubling of same-sex households since 2004, changing demographic and economic patterns, and an organized political effort seeking to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges
Why lesbians are drawn to straight women experimenting after watching Heated Rivalry
At a rewatch party in Los Angeles, fans of a popular gay hockey show reveal how attraction sometimes tracks toward the curious rather than toward gender alone