Senate stalls federal ban on gender care while Olympics adopt SRY gene checks
Lawmakers, sports authorities and state officials took divergent paths on trans rights, health funding and gender tests, with immediate effects on access to care and competition
Jane Don’t’s unexpected exit from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18
Jane Don’t, a season 18 frontrunner on RuPaul’s Drag Race, was sent home after an improv stumble and a lip sync loss, prompting fan outrage and a plea against online hostility
Grindr anniversary: funniest screenshots and community reactions
Grindr celebrated 17 years with a screenshot challenge that exposed the app’s chaotic humor and surprising tenderness
Meet the Broadway stars and gay dancers who shine in The Comeback season 3
Discover a parade of Broadway talent — including several openly gay dancers — who appear in The Comeback’s season 3 premiere
Camp Mystic flood: investigating causes, community grief and legal fights
an examination of the July 4, 2026, flash flood at Camp Mystic, the cultural place the camp held for attendees, disputed casualty counts, and the ongoing legal battles and appeals
Tennessee proposal would allow optional use of honorifics for teachers
A Tennessee measure would make use of teachers’ preferred honorifics optional, drawing intense scrutiny around a special education teacher known as Teacher B and joining other bills that target LGBTQ+ rights
How a short film and an immigrant essay open space for identity
A short animated film and an immigrant memoir both create space for identity by refusing simple definitions and honoring softness
Inside Queerty’s quick & dirty: politics, culture and TikTok trends
Listen to Queerty hosts unpack politics, pop culture and a viral TikTok trend while sharing their gayest moments
Best books and shows for newly out lesbians
Discover curated reading and viewing picks, plus trusted LGBTQ+ organizations and community tips to support your coming out journey
Train travel as calm transit: queer comfort and regional rails
A personal case for why riding long-distance trains can be restorative, practical, and tied to the histories of places such as Greenville
Why CPAC attendees were split on impeachment and what it signals
A moment at CPAC highlighted divisions when a cheer for impeachment was rebuked and an organizer’s alleged misconduct resurfaced
Transgender bathroom and ID laws face legal challenges in multiple states
A wave of state bills restricts restroom access and identity documents, prompting lawsuits that ask whether state constitutions shield transgender people
What to read and watch when you’re newly out: a queer starter guide
A friendly, practical roadmap of shows, films, and books that celebrate lesbian and queer stories, plus tips for navigating new relationships
Slayyyter’s Wor$t Girl in America stakes a claim on pop’s center
Slayyyter sheds the online-only persona and pushes a bolder, midwest-trash pop on Wor$t Girl in America while keeping tight creative control
IOC requires SRY gene screening for women’s events in controversial policy shift
The IOC’s decision to limit female-category eligibility to biological females via one-time SRY gene screening has drawn sharp criticism from elite athletes and advocates who call the policy invasive and scientifically unsound
Inside Joey Graceffa and Gabbie Hanna’s journeys through reality TV, music and memoir
Two creators from YouTube and Vine turned public scrutiny into creative output, from reality TV and bestselling books to charting albums and candid conversations about mental health
Hegseth’s removal of officers from promotion list prompts debate over bias
A controversial decision to remove four officers from a promotion list has prompted former military leaders and advocates to warn of politicization and bias
ICE deployment at airports is not solving TSA delays
Footage of ICE agents standing around at major airports underscores funding differences and operational strain within Homeland Security
How a missed miscarriage exposed gaps in LGBTQ reproductive care
A couple’s experience with a missed miscarriage highlights medical choices, legal uncertainty, and the ways abortion policy affects LGBTQ reproductive healthcare
Ohio legislators push HB 249 to restrict drag and tighten indecent exposure laws
A new Ohio measure redefines adult cabaret performance and raises questions about free expression, trans access to public spaces, and the politics behind the bill
Why state conversion therapy bans fall short and what activists can do
An LGBTQ+ activist argues that many state bans are symbolic, highlights legal and internet-era challenges, and outlines practical tactics for holding conversion therapy providers accountable
How an unverified claim about Mojtaba Khamenei became a talking point about the gay vote
A concise look at the claim about Mojtaba Khamenei, the use of YMCA as a campaign cue, and the gap between rhetoric and LGBTQ+ voting trends
Why femboys defy simple labels and what that means for gender culture
A concise guide to the femboy identity, how it differs from trans identity, and why sexuality, surgery, and politics do not create a single definition
How Dorriene Diggs’s appearance on Queer Eye reframed a life of care and visibility
Dorriene Diggs shares how a Queer Eye episode honoring her 40-year partnership, caregiving and community work changed how people saw her
What to know before visiting a clothing-optional beach with friends
Curious about bare beaches with friends? this guide walks through the first awkward moments, etiquette around looking and consent, and practical tips for dressing and safety