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Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

NEWS | By Harm Venhuizen | Dec 7

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.

From SZA to the Stone of Scone, the Words that Help Tell the Story of 2023 were Often Mispronounced

From SZA to the Stone of Scone, the Words that Help Tell the Story of 2023 were Often Mispronounced

CULTURE | By Jamie Stengle | Dec 7

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 for LGBTQ+ Russians in Wake of Supreme Court's 'Extremist' Ruling

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 7

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

Dylan Mulvaney Reveals She Did Not Speak to Her Mother for Six Months

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | Dec 6

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

Queer 'Gilded Age' Actress Responds to Being Mentioned on Grindr

CULTURE | Dec 6

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

My, My, My: Troye Sivan Named GQ Australia's Man of the Year

CULTURE | By Christopher Ehlers | Dec 6

We bloom for you, Troye.

What to Know About Hanukkah and How It's Celebrated Around the World

What to Know About Hanukkah and How It's Celebrated Around the World

CULTURE | By Giovanna Dell'Orto | Dec 6

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

Mike Johnson Unhappy that More LGBTQ+ Youth are Living Authentically

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 6

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

Report: 'Arctic Nations' Represent 'Hope Spots' for LGBTQ+ Equality

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 6

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.

Will 'Cruel Intentions,' the Series, Echo the Bisexual Aspects of the Movie?

Will 'Cruel Intentions,' the Series, Echo the Bisexual Aspects of the Movie?

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 6

With "Cruel Intentions" coming to the small screen 24 years after its 1999 big-screen debut, the question looms: Will the TV version, like the movie, include some LGBTQ+ content?

News

New Salvos in Battle Between DeSantis Appointees and Disney

New Salvos in Battle Between DeSantis Appointees and Disney

NEWS | By Mike Schneider | Dec 7

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

Review: 'We Live Here: The Midwest' Documents LGBTQ+ Families in the Heartland

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 6

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."

Nightlife

The Castro's Winter Wonderland :: December 3, 2023

The Castro's Winter Wonderland :: December 3, 2023

MEDIA | Dec 5

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.