How reviewers flagged projects mentioning LGBTQ topics and DEI during NEH grant cuts
A deposition reveals how nonacademic reviewers and AI tools scanned summaries for DEI language that triggered widespread grant terminations
Which US states report the largest self-reported penis sizes and why connection matters
A Bespoke Surgical survey of 3,300 Americans uncovers an average erect length of 6.34 inches, state differences, and widespread belief that chemistry matters more than inches
How ICE enforcement affects HIV care and what fiction reveals about community trust
A look at how immigration raids disrupt HIV care in Latino communities and how Jim Butcher’s characters echo the social dynamics of trust, protection, and service
August Ponthier’s everywhere isn’t Texas: a queer coming-of-age album
August Ponthier turns Texas love and critique into a tender, defiant record that explores gender, family and community
Queer alternatives to the 2026 Oscars nominees and an unpredictable supporting actor race
A concise guide offering queer film pairings for the 2026 nominees and a breakdown of why the best supporting actor category is unusually open
How a Vancouver speech and a misread map exposed political and cultural tensions
Two widely shared moments — a sharp address in Vancouver and a viral congressional grilling over a queer mapping project — highlight how imagery and ignorance drive modern political conflicts
Plane Jane reacts to Athena Dion’s elimination after short House of Villains run
Plane Jane discusses her short-lived time on House of Villains and publicly praises her drag mother Athena Dion after the latter’s elimination
Gay CEOs in tech: representation versus real impact
Visibility at the top of tech can inspire, but critics question what it actually delivers for LGBTQ+ people on the ground
Trump’s Florsheim gifts put Marco Rubio in the spotlight
A photo and a Wall Street Journal report spotlight an unusual White House custom that has left officials, including Marco Rubio, wearing the same brand
How ICE raids are disrupting HIV treatment and prevention in Latino communities
Fear of immigration enforcement is pushing Latino patients away from clinics, putting HIV treatment, prevention, and trust at risk
How to spot catfishing and protect your privacy online
A sex worker recounts finding out a long online friend was fake and shares steps for verification and recovery
ECJ decision requires member states to offer legal recognition for transgender people under freedom of movement
The European Court of Justice found that Bulgaria’s refusal to change gender markers on birth records conflicts with EU rules protecting the right to move and reside freely
How to reconnect with someone and start underwater photography
A practical guide that pairs emotional courage for reconnecting with hands-on advice for beginning underwater photography
How a documentary helped solve a long-unsolved gay porn murder
Filmmaker Rachel Mason follows archival clues and detective work to reveal the truth behind Billy London’s death
Kit Connor’s changing look and the online debate over body positivity
A selfie that reignited debate: how reactions to Kit Connor’s new look reveal tensions around body positivity, entitlement, and respect
How to protect lung health, prevent mpox, and test private wells
Practical guidance on respiratory protection, mpox prevention, and private well testing to keep you and your community healthy
Survey: about 39% of americans view homosexuality as morally wrong, survey shows
A Pew Research Center analysis shows 39% of U.S. adults say homosexuality is morally wrong, with acceptance varying sharply by religion, age and education
Monti Rock III remembered: disco, camp and late-night fame
A colorful entertainer known for campy costumes and recurring Tonight Show visits, Monti Rock III built an unusual career that blended disco, cabaret and celebrity-sidekick charm
How Boy George responded to Chappell Roan and what it reveals about fame
Boy George urges kindness while reflecting on cameras, internet pressure and the shifting landscape of music and fashion
Why Tig Notaro stepped away from Cheryl Hines and their podcast
Tig Notaro recounts leaving the joint podcast with Cheryl Hines amid growing political tensions tied to Hines’ husband and the strain that followed on their friendship
When enforcement chills care: community responses to threats to HIV and preventive services
An examination of the barriers created by immigration enforcement for Latino hiv care and the community-driven initiatives that aim to preserve treatment, prevention, and wellness
BBC drops I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl as funding pressures mount
The BBC has shelved two pioneering dating shows; explore the reasons given and the wider implications for queer representation on television
How critics frame mass deportations, masked agents and demands for DHS reform
Prominent figures have raised concerns about aggressive immigration raids, opaque leadership at DHS and evidence that challenges claims about officer danger
New documentary uncovers a murder in the gay porn world and secures a confession
An investigative documentary uses gay adult archives, cold-case cooperation and interviews to bring closure in the Billy London homicide
Federal appeals court permits Medicaid exclusions for gender-affirming surgeries in West Virginia
A federal appeals court upheld a West Virginia statute that removes Medicaid coverage for specific gender-related procedures, arguing the law targets procedures rather than individuals