Don Lemon says he could lead better than Donald Trump and discusses double standards
Don Lemon addresses controversy, asserts uneven standards for women and minorities, and explains why an independent campaign would be difficult
HIV criminalization and the ongoing burden of sex offender registries
A close look at personal stories, legal data and public health evidence that show why HIV disclosure laws remain harmful and out of step with science
How a lighthearted quiz drove sustained online discussion and reflection
How a small quiz about identity became a lively conversation starter for readers, sparking humor, reflection, and occasional spam
Rutherford County fires director over relocation of children’s LGBTQ books
A library director’s refusal to relocate children’s books led to an 8-3 firing vote, sparking litigation threats and broader debate about book bans and free expression
Political fallout from claims about Kristi Noem’s husband
Political figures responded publicly to photos and claims about Bryon Noem while critics raised questions about privacy and past anti-LGBTQ+ stances
AMA denies policy shift on gender-affirming care amid reporting dispute
The AMA says its guidance on gender-affirming care is intact despite media reports and political pressure that have sown confusion
ATF findings cast doubt on ballistic evidence in Charlie Kirk shooting
An ATF analysis that did not definitively match the bullet to the rifle tied to Tyler Robinson has complicated the narrative around Charlie Kirk’s killing and fueled political debate
Why HIV criminalization continues to push people onto sex offender registries
A new look at how outdated exposure laws keep people with HIV on sex offender lists, the science they dismiss, and the campaigns seeking change
DNA reveal turns couple into sisters: a personal story
When a routine ancestry search turned a couple into sisters, they chose a new way to define family
Ticket sales plunge at Kennedy Center amid leadership overhaul
Attendance and ticket revenue at the Kennedy Center have plunged amid a high-profile leadership change and sweeping programming shifts
Titaníque sails to Broadway with Céline Dion songs and queer camp
Follow the evolution of Titaníque from martini‑fueled idea to a Broadway engagement that blends parody, pop power and queer joy
Kristi Noem privacy request highlights transgender policy hypocrisy
A tabloid report about Bryon Noem has sparked questions about privacy protections and the gap between public policy and private life
Allegations about Bryon Noem’s cross-dressing life raise questions for Kristi Noem
A tabloid story about Bryon Noem has put Kristi Noem back in the spotlight and reopened debate about her policies and conduct
How outdated exposure laws force people with HIV onto registries
Survivors of AIDS-era exposure laws are pushing to remove archaic penalties that continue to criminalize HIV despite medical advances
Why Millicent Hailes’ Perfect feels like a missed opportunity
A hopeful dystopian setup and strong performances can’t hide a script that prefers mood and sex scenes over emotional depth
Transmasc trio takes third in Ironman 70.3 Oceanside amid debate over trans athletes
Team Iron Transmasc earned third place in the men’s relay at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, blending athleticism, visible pride, and a political statement
Why the Chicago Bulls waived Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ livestream
After a public livestream condemning NBA Pride support, Jaden Ivey was released by the Chicago Bulls amid injury questions and organizational standards
Idaho bill makes using gender‑aligned public restrooms a criminal offense
Idaho’s new law makes entering restrooms that match a person’s gender identity a criminal act in many public places, drawing condemnation from civil rights groups and questions from law enforcement
Jonathan Groff auctions a fedora, accepts five spanks and heads to the Royal Shakespeare Company
Jonathan Groff closed his Circle in the Square run with a Broadway Cares auction, a $25,000 fedora bid by Ryan Reynolds, a five-spank fundraiser stunt, and an announced move to play Rosalind in an all-male RSC production
How outdated HIV exposure laws keep people on sex offender registries
How survivors of AIDS-era exposure laws and advocates are pushing to align criminal codes with modern science and justice
How to handle jealousy when your partner stays friends with a former FWB
A candid guide to handling jealousy when your partner remains close with someone they used to sleep with
Queer weekly horoscope April 6-12, 2026: Mars in Aries and a rare Mars–Neptune moment
This brief queer weekly horoscope for April 6-12, 2026 highlights Mars entering Aries and a Mars–Neptune conjunction on April 12 as invitations to reframe desire and move toward the unknown
Watters labels Gavin Newsom ‘a woman trapped in a man’s body’ on air
A Fox News commentator’s on-air jibe about Gavin Newsom’s demeanor prompted criticism for misogyny and hypocrisy while highlighting tensions within Democratic electoral calculations
Masters of the Universe trailer teases Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man transformation
Nicholas Galitzine swaps rom-coms for sword-and-sorcery as the new He-Man, joining Idris Elba, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie and more in Masters of the Universe
Rutherford County fires library director after she defied a book relocation order
A Rutherford County library director was dismissed after refusing to relocate 132 children’s titles; supporters call her stance a defense of the freedom to read