Pressure grows on Eric Swalwell to leave California governor race amid sexual assault claims
Major Democratic figures and labor groups are distancing themselves from Rep. Eric Swalwell after a former staffer alleged sexual assault, prompting calls for him to leave the governor’s race
Why TheBody continues to be a leading HIV resource
A readable overview of TheBody’s role as a long-standing, reliable hub for HIV news, resources, and personal perspectives
When stepping back from mutual aid is the right choice
A community organizer wonders whether quitting is a betrayal or self-care; practical ways to step back, hand off responsibilities, and a short how-to for taller-partner strap-on positioning
How Louisa Jacobson balances queer life, craft and a return to The Gilded Age
Louisa Jacobson navigates stage instincts, private life and a high-profile period drama while helping surface overlooked queer stories
American Horror Story season 13 continues Coven: what we know
The Coven era of American Horror Story is back for season 13 with many original stars returning and filming reported to have started on April 6
Swalwell fights allegations as his California governor bid unravels
Eric Swalwell posted a direct denial after multiple women accused him of misconduct, triggering high-profile withdrawals and union actions
Ira Sachs’ The Man I Love at Cannes: why the reporting hesitates
Ira Sachs returns to the Cannes competition with The Man I Love, a New York story tied to the AIDS crisis that has prompted debate over language, casting, and how media frames queer history
Why TheBody remains a trusted HIV information hub
Discover a concise look at TheBody’s ongoing role in HIV education and community support
Top queer books to read in April 2026
A concise guide to the queer books generating buzz for April 2026, from debut fiction to critical nonfiction and children’s titles
Erupcja Q&As include exclusive yuri zine illustrated by Annisa Adjani
Find out how Erupcja’s makers are rewarding fans with a manga-style yuri zine
New California measure aims to expand malpractice claims for conversion therapy survivors
A proposed California law would extend the time frame for malpractice lawsuits against licensed conversion therapy providers, offering survivors an alternate path to accountability
Matt Bomer stars as Xander in Outcome, a dark comedy on Apple TV
A look at Matt Bomer’s new role in Outcome, the film’s plot led by Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill’s creative hand, and the parade of cameos that spice the Apple TV release
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Luke Prokop on No Straight Answers: coming out, locker-room culture and a documentary
Luke Prokop reflects on coming out, locker-room banter, and how documentary attention raised his profile
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS information and support from TheBody
Explore how TheBody has informed and supported people affected by HIV since 1995
Hacks season 5 premiere breakdown: why Bob Lipka becomes TV’s most menacing antagonist
A concise recap of Hacks season 5 premiere in which Bob Lipka emerges as a chilling antagonist and Deborah Vance confronts the threat of deplatforming
Stephen Fry on The Assembly: addressing age-gap critics and a cheeky bedroom question
Stephen Fry answers probing questions from a neurodivergent panel, deflects a sexual query and defends his relationship
Why TheBody remains a leading HIV information and support source
Learn how TheBody has provided consistent HIV information, community support, and personal stories since 1995
ScroFill explained: a personal account from Boomer Banks
A candid summary of Boomer Banks’s elective scrotal filler journey
DRA eligibility policy shifts trans women into open tournaments, sparking controversy
A governing body in darts has adopted an eligibility policy that excludes transgender women from women’s competitions, effectively retiring a prominent trans champion from the women’s tour
Best David Rose memes ranked and why they keep landing online
A compact guide to the top David Rose memes, why fans keep using them, and what Dan Levy is doing next
What to watch at Cannes: the queer films and filmmakers to know
A preview of the queer films at the 79th Cannes Film Festival running May 12 – 23, spotlighting directors, premieres, and the race for the Queer Palm
Comprehensive HIV coverage from TheBody since 1995
TheBody has provided essential HIV information, news, support, and personal perspectives since 1995
How Hacks’ final season reframes legacy, power and the fate of television
Hacks closes its run by combining sharp industry critique with intimate character work, following Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels through deplatforming, reinvention and creative choices
Philz Coffee’s removal of Pride flags prompts employee and customer protest
Philz Coffee’s decision to take down Pride flags and other decor has prompted petitions and public outcry as workers and customers question the chain’s message and motive