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How Epstein files sparked a viral cannibalism rumor about Ellen DeGeneres
How isolated mentions in the Epstein files were twisted into a cannibalism allegation against Ellen DeGeneres, illustrating how online conspiracies…
How federal actions are disrupting access to gender-affirming care for youth
Hospitals across the country have scaled back or stopped offering gender-affirming care after federal pressure and proposed rules threatened funding, creating urgent challenges for transgender youth and their families
Why black queer history matters for a complete American narrative
Discover how Black LGBTQ+ pioneers from the Harlem Renaissance to Marsha P. Johnson helped build movements and culture that still influence us today
Heritage Foundation adds Corey DeAnglis to education policy team amid past exposure
The Heritage Foundation appointed Corey DeAnglis to its Center for Education Policy to work on school choice and cultural issues, stirring criticism after his 2026 admission of appearing in gay adult films and his ties to Project 2026.
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Inside the week’s queer headlines: Grindr drama, reality TV and coming out stories
A quick, no-nonsense recap of the week’s top LGBTQ+ stories, including Grindr revelations, Netflix reality tv chatter and personal coming out moments
Rio Carnival 2026 highlights Afro‑Cuban ties, transgender visibility and sex worker dignity
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival 2026 fused spectacle with social memory as Paraíso do Tuiuti traced Ifá’s journey from Africa to Cuba, samba continued to expand transgender visibility, and Porto da Pedra foregrounded respect for sex workers
How to handle friendships, crushes and partner concerns without burning bridges
A concise guide to resolving tensions when a friend hooks up with your crush, a partner dislikes your wing woman, or dating options feel scarce
Texas files consumer protection suit against Lola Olivia over binder safety claims
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has filed suit against Lola Olivia for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of chest binders and violating consumer protection laws
Sri Lanka reverses LGBTQ+ tourism endorsement amid criticism from religious leaders
Sri Lanka’s tourism board pulled its endorsement of an Equal Ground proposal to market the country as a welcoming destination for LGBT+ travelers after widespread condemnation from Buddhist and Catholic leaders and conservative organisations
How Hilary Knight’s proposal and Brittany Bowe’s final races defined their Olympic farewell
Hilary Knight proposed to Brittany Bowe at the Milan-Cortina Olympics; their engagement, careers and final performances offered a poignant close to both athletes’ Olympic journeys
When yearning becomes the story: move from longing to action
Yearning can motivate or immobilize; learn how cultural trends, apps and industries profit from perpetual longing and how we can turn desire into meaningful action
How Saturn in Aries and the Saturn‑Neptune conjunction reshape identity and action
Understand how the Saturn in Aries transit and the Saturn‑Neptune conjunction ask you to become the person who can hold your dreams and to ground imagination with steady practice
U2 surprise releases Days of Ash EP responding to global protests and deaths
U2’s new six-track EP Days of Ash opens with American Obituary, a tribute to Renée Good, and collects politically charged songs inspired by activists from Iran, Palestine and Ukraine
Conservative gay man claims class action after being excluded by other gay men
A conservative gay man who frequents a Trump-supporting Facebook group argues political discrimination in dating could justify a class action, prompting ridicule and debate about MAGA identity and community boundaries
How prostate screening can save lives among Black and LGBTQ+ men
A Black gay man’s late diagnosis shows how screening, access to care, and supportive services like patient navigators can change cancer outcomes
Why Persona by Aoife Josie Clements is a trans horror must-read
Discover why Persona by Aoife Josie Clements is being hailed as a trans horror novel with cult potential, and why the review on Autostraddle on 19/02/2026 17:34 recommends reading it soon
Why Persona by Aoife Josie Clements is a must-read trans horror novel
Discover why Persona by Aoife Josie Clements is being called a cult trans horror novel and why you should read it now
Tell Me Lies finale explained: how Pippa and Diana win amid college betrayals
A spoiler-aware recap of the Tell Me Lies finale that traces the queer arc of Pippa and Diana, the wedding-night revelations, and where each character is left after the chaos
Persona by Aoife Josie Clements: a trans reimagining of cosmic horror
A tense, unsettling debut, Persona reframes cosmic horror through trans protagonists navigating exploitation, identity, and uncanny terror
Fourth Circuit upholds military policy barring enlistment of people with HIV
A federal appeals panel reversed a district court ruling and allowed the Department of Defense to resume excluding HIV-positive people from enlisting, a decision challenged by civil rights groups and medical experts
How sex, power and testing debates are reshaping on-screen and adult industry cultures
A comparative look at how raw sexual depiction in prestige TV and shifting HIV testing protocols in adult entertainment reflect broader tensions about stigma, safety, and spectacle
U.S. Olympians Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe announce engagement in Olympic Village
Hilary Knight proposed to Brittany Bowe in the Olympic Village, sharing a joyful video and referencing how the Games first brought them together
UFC fighter Sean Strickland sparks backlash with homophobic and xenophobic press remarks
Sean Strickland used a Houston media day to trade fight promotion for a 20-minute torrent of slurs aimed at Bad Bunny, the NFL and LGBTQ+ communities, drawing widespread rebuke and renewed scrutiny
How violent sermons, federal pressure and leaving faith shape LGBTQ+ safety and expression
A look at how an Indianapolis sermon that advocated violence, a federal agency’s pressure on a televised interview, and David Archuleta’s departure from the LDS Church intersect around issues of speech, safety, and inclusion
Johnny Weir on Milan Olympics, Tara Lipinski and The Traitors spotlight
Johnny Weir opens up about his role as an Olympic commentator, the visible friendship with Tara Lipinski on and off screen, and the realities of being a judged athlete
How Clavicular became the face of looksmaxxing and why it matters
A clear-eyed examination of Clavicular, the looksmaxxing movement, and the cultural forces that amplified him