LGBTQ News and More
Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.
Ahead of New Nicki Minaj Album, We're Entering Fan-Built 'Gag City'
Not just building a city on rock and roll, Nicki Minaj fans have used AI-generated imagery to envision the pink-hued environs of "Gag City" ahead of Minaj's new album, "Pink Friday 2," which drops Dec. 8.
From SZA to the Stone of Scone, the Words that Help Tell the Story of 2023 were Often Mispronounced
Some of the words tied to this year's hottest topics were also among the most mangled when it came to saying them aloud, with stumpers ranging from the first name of "Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy to the singer SZA.
Fear and Uncertainty for LGBTQ+ Russians in Wake of Supreme Court's 'Extremist' Ruling
Fear and uncertainty, already a fact of life for LGBTQ+ people in Russia thanks to steadily worsening oppression, has abruptly become worse — much worse.
Dylan Mulvaney Reveals She Did Not Speak to Her Mother for Six Months
The transgender influencer brought up the topic during a sparsely attended lecture at Penn State.
Queer 'Gilded Age' Actress Responds to Being Mentioned on Grindr
Do you "Fish Play?" It is a term that came to light this week in an unlikely scenario -- talking about the HBO hit "The Gilded Age" on Grindr, specifically referring to the character -- Mrs. Fish (aka Maggie Fish) -- that Ashlie Atkinson plays.
My, My, My: Troye Sivan Named GQ Australia's Man of the Year
We bloom for you, Troye.
What to Know About Hanukkah and How It's Celebrated Around the World
On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra.
Mike Johnson Unhappy that More LGBTQ+ Youth are Living Authentically
The long arc of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's virulently homophobic career continues, with the longtime equality foe now expressing his woe that America's LGBTQ+ youth are coming out.
Report: 'Arctic Nations' Represent 'Hope Spots' for LGBTQ+ Equality
A number of "Arctic countries" score high on LGBTQ+ equality — higher than the United States, which weighs in with a score of only 76, a new report says. Russia is a glaring exception with a score of 31.
News
New Salvos in Battle Between DeSantis Appointees and Disney
The reports, commissioned by the Florida governor's appointees, were the latest salvos in the ongoing court and public opinion battles between Disney and DeSantis over who controls the district.
Culture
Review: 'We Live Here: The Midwest' Documents LGBTQ+ Families in the Heartland
Melinda Maerker's documentary visits LGBTQ+ families in a number of Midwestern states, detailing a portrait of parents and children who refuse to be erased. "We're people," they tell us. "We're not issues."
Pride
Iconic Chicago Queer Bar Closes Over Labor Dispute
After months of boycotts by workers and performers, the bar announced that the venue was closing after four decades.
Nightlife
The Castro's Winter Wonderland :: December 3, 2023
Many came out to enjoy the Castro's Winter Wonderland where they visited Santa, the Grinch, local arts and craft vendors, and enjoyed a great drag Show.
