DoJ investigates three Michigan school districts for SOGI instruction and parental opt-out
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is investigating whether Detroit, Lansing and Godfrey-Lee schools taught sexual orientation and gender ideology without offering parents the right to opt their children out, and whether access to single-sex spaces complied with Title IX and the Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor.
How Murder in GlitterBall City reframes a Louisville true-crime through queer eyes
A sensitive and cinematic retelling, Murder in GlitterBall City reframes a shocking murder through community voices, queer stewardship, and World of Wonder’s distinctive approach
Gallup: 9 percent of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+ as Gen Z leads increases
Gallup reports the U.S. LGBTQ+ share remains at 9 percent, concentrated among younger adults; Milwaukee VA Medical Center details services, access and lodging options for Veterans
How legal challenges, patient supports, and university events are shaping community life
A clear summary of recent rights challenges, health resource guidance, and academic events that affect civic life, patient care, and student opportunities
Derrick Gordon reflects on coming out, March Madness records and life in sports
Derrick Gordon shares how coming out shaped his life and career, his unique NCAA record, time playing professionally in Europe, and his present role in the National Gay Basketball Association
Rose: Sandra Hüller stars in a haunting gender-disguise drama
A rigorous period drama set after the Thirty Years’ War, Rose features Sandra Hüller as a woman assuming a male identity to claim land and safety, and the film has sparked praise for its craft and queer resonance
Practical strategies for mental health and adherence in people living with HIV
A clear, compassionate guide to coping with stress and stigma for people living with HIV, explaining why cancer is not contagious, highlighting research on virological failure, and suggesting practical steps to improve mental health and adherence
Kansas lawmakers override veto to pass SB 244 limiting transgender rights and identity documents
Kansas Republicans overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto to enact SB 244, a law that limits use of certain public facilities by transgender people and requires state agencies to undo amended gender markers on IDs
Historic queer representation and veteran victories shape the Winter Olympics narrative
the Games mixed sport and story: a record nine out players in the women’s hockey final, Elana Meyers Taylor’s monobob gold on Feb. 16, 2026, and curling controversy that reignited debate over sportsmanship
Paxton sues Children’s Health and Dallas doctor over alleged Medicaid billing for gender-affirming care
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses a Dallas pediatric gynecologist and Children’s Health System of Texas of misstating patients’ sexes on claims to secure Medicaid or CHIP payments for treatments for transgender youth
John Cameron Mitchell steps into Oh, Mary! as a reinvented Mary Todd Lincoln
John Cameron Mitchell joins the rotating cast of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, offering a bold, cabaret-inflected Mary Todd Lincoln and continuing the show’s tradition of reinvented performances
How transphobia and changing medical guidance reshape lives and conversations
A candid reflection on navigating personal transition, encountering transphobic responses, and understanding shifting medical positions on youth gender care
Robbie Simpson engaged to Kyle Pollak after romantic Sydney proposal
Robbie Simpson, the only out contestant on season two of Finding Mr. Christmas, proposed to boyfriend Kyle Pollak during a trip to Australia, sealing a nearly three-year relationship that began at a Broadway Bares fundraiser in 2026
Karamo Brown on letting go of relationships that drain you
Karamo Brown opens up about how childhood abandonment shaped his tendency to force relationships and why he now refuses to keep people who don’t mirror his love
How to maintain boundaries when you’re intimate with an ex
Strategies for staying clear-headed when you reconnect sexually with an ex, asserting consent in marriage, and recognizing attachment-driven dynamics
Zaldy’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection reclaims menswear with unapologetic queer style
Zaldy presented …Boys Like Me at The Hotel Chelsea, a 26-look Fall/Winter 2026 collection that marks his long-awaited shift into menswear and celebrates individuality
How Olympic women’s hockey rumours and broadcasts highlight athlete privacy
Fans circulated breakup rumours about Caroline Harvey and Daryl Watts around the Milano Cortina Olympic final; neither athlete has publicly confirmed a relationship, and the episode underscores the tension between fandom, social media and athlete privacy
Kansas enacts bill restricting transgender access to restrooms and gender markers
Kansas lawmakers used a veto-proof majority to enact SB 244, a measure that restricts restroom access based on sex assigned at birth, requires reissued IDs, bans multi-occupancy gender-neutral restrooms in public buildings, and opens the door to private lawsuits.
Mary Tr*mp jabs at her uncle while presidential moves and local cultural events draw attention
Mary Tr*mp’s social post about distancing from her uncle went viral, critics flagged presidential image priorities like repainting Air Force One, and the University of Scranton is staging public lectures and performances
Anderson Cooper exits 60 Minutes — CBS correspondent steps away after 20 years
Anderson Cooper confirms exit from 60 Minutes after 20 years to prioritize family while CBS navigates leadership shifts under Bari Weiss
How to move through Pisces season 2026 with Saturn‑Neptune and Mercury retrograde
A guided roadmap for Pisces season 2026 that explains the major transits, emotional context, and concrete practices to work with the energy
Celebs celebrate Valentine’s Day on Instagram: romance, style, and clues
A quick, affectionate look at how well-known queer women marked Valentine’s Day on Instagram, including coordinated looks, heartfelt captions, and a few eyebrow-raising omissions
Activists arrested at HHS protest as state leadership announces key initiatives
Twenty-five protesters were taken into custody at the Department of Health and Human Services demonstration over proposed rules restricting gender-affirming care. Meanwhile, Idaho’s governor announced a string of policy moves and appointments that shape state priorities.
Legal challenge seeks reinstatement of Pride flag at Stonewall after federal removal
Advocates filed suit arguing the Trump administration unlawfully removed the National Park Service–sanctioned Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument and are asking a court to force its restoration
Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra seen linking arms in Manhattan
Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra were photographed together in Manhattan, with images of them linking arms and watching a movie stirring speculation about their relationship