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fromQueerty
4 hours ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
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#donald-trump
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago
Washington DC

Advocate newsletter 4/14/26

Donald Trump awkwardly attempted to engage a DoorDash driver on trans women in sports during a photo-op.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago
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Donald Trump isn't obsessed with trans issues. He's obsessed with applause. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump frequently expresses negative views on transgender women in sports, seeking validation from others during public interactions.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

Donald Trump isn't obsessed with trans issues. He's obsessed with applause. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump frequently expresses negative views on transgender women in sports, seeking validation from others during public interactions.
#lgbtq
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
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fromQueerty
1 day ago

Are these realities that many gay men won't admit to themselves? - Queerty

Many gay men struggle with trauma from their upbringing, leading to issues with self-acceptance and the need for nurturing and therapy.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
3 hours ago

Denver's only lesbian bar is in crisis. The community is stepping in

The Pearl, Denver's only lesbian bar, is fighting closure with community support raising over $80,000 to cover expenses.
NYC LGBT
fromJezebel
14 hours ago

It Took a Lawsuit to Return the Pride Flag to NYC's Stonewall Monument

The Pride flag was reinstated at Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit claimed its removal violated federal law and discriminated against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Patron saint Sebastian depicted as Asian trans man in National Gallery - LGBTQ Nation

Ming Wong's residency at the National Gallery reinterprets St. Sebastian through contemporary art, blending historical and modern LGBTQ+ themes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
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fromQueerty
1 day ago

Are these realities that many gay men won't admit to themselves? - Queerty

Many gay men struggle with trauma from their upbringing, leading to issues with self-acceptance and the need for nurturing and therapy.
NYC parents
fromVulture
1 day ago

Chappell Roan Innocent!

Jorginho apologized for falsely accusing Chappell Roan of intimidating his daughter, clarifying the misunderstanding regarding the security guard's actions.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'It's empowering to show my birthmark in public'

Displaying her birthmark publicly empowers Helen Stroud to reduce stigma around visible skin differences and promote self-acceptance.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Remembering Agosto Machado, Keeper of Queer Histories

Agosto Machado was a vital connector in New York's downtown arts scene, serving as an archivist of queer history and a beloved performer.
#transgender
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
Women

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
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Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
#pride-flag
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The Pride flag will return to the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit against the Trump administration's removal decision.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The Pride flag will return to the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit against the Trump administration's removal decision.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Thousands nationwide came together to fight back against widespread transphobia on TDOV - LGBTQ Nation

Demonstrations for Trans Day of Visibility occurred nationwide amid rising anti-trans rhetoric, highlighting the ongoing fight for transgender rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Thousands nationwide came together to fight back against widespread transphobia on TDOV - LGBTQ Nation

Demonstrations for Trans Day of Visibility occurred nationwide amid rising anti-trans rhetoric, highlighting the ongoing fight for transgender rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Drag queen: 'I'll be bringing joy on marathon day'

My grandma was my biggest cheerleader to get to do this for her and to raise awareness and to help find a cure is just the most incredible feeling.
London politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
14 hours ago

Caitlyn Jenner says she's a 'hypocrite' for accepting Woman of the Year award

Here I am fighting the battle to keep biological men out of women's sports because it's not right... and I want to protect women. I started thinking what a hypocrite I am, trying to keep biological men out of women's sports, but I'm a biological man, and they gave me Glamour's Woman of the Year award.
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Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Caitlin Jenner regrets accepting Woman of the Year award because "I'm still XY" - LGBTQ Nation

Caitlyn Jenner calls herself a hypocrite for opposing trans women in sports after accepting a women's award.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Dominique Jackson to serve as NYC Pride grand marshal for a second time | amNewYork

Dominique Jackson will serve as a grand marshal at the NYC Pride March for the second time, having previously participated in 2019.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

LGBTQ+ leaders in Oakland and SF denounce Philz Coffee's removal of Pride flags

When Philz came to our neighborhoods, it did so knowing it would be serving our communities. These recent actions, however, suggest that you do not prioritize us or the diversity of the LGBTQ community.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

20+ powerful historic images of queer & feminist resistance

A new collection of archival photographs captures the activism and community organizing in New York during the AIDS crisis and other social issues.
#trans-rights
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
#transgender-day-of-visibility
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Exploring Transgender Identity in South Carolina is a candid photographic and interview-based documentation of transgender life in South Carolina. This project offers a contemporary visual record of a community that exists largely outside of that narrative yet within its realities.
SF LGBT
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It was very challenging': the exhibition memorialising Black trans deaths across the US

Black nonbinary artist Sage Ni'Ja Whitson visited 91 sites where trans, gender nonconforming, or intersex individuals died, conducting ceremonies and creating a commemorative exhibition honoring these lives.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
1 week ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 days ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
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#lgbtq-rights
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fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We are literally just people": A trans man wonders how his mere existence can be seen as a threat - LGBTQ Nation

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fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We are literally just people": A trans man wonders how his mere existence can be seen as a threat - LGBTQ Nation

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF's Free "Trans Day of Visibility" Festival (Boeddeker Park)

Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Black trans woman helps MAGA racist escape violent mob - LGBTQ Nation

A Black man and a transgender woman rescued white supremacist Jake Lang after a confrontational anti-Somali, anti-Islam demonstration in Minneapolis left him injured.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
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Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Black transgender woman shot to death in Virginia misgendered in police & press reports

Misgendering of Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray in initial reports highlights systemic issues in reporting on transgender victims.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Learning to accept herself as a bi, trans woman only took some space... and Pride patches - LGBTQ Nation

Van's journey from hiding her bisexuality to openly embracing her trans identity demonstrates how community support enables self-acceptance and resilience against family disapproval.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Many alleged suicides of Black trans women are in fact modern-day lynchings, report finds

Law enforcement in Southern states may be systematically misclassifying deaths of transgender women as suicides to conceal bias-motivated killings that constitute modern-day lynchings.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Lessons from a trans man on how to tell our stories

I've spent the last 25 years since I transitioned being spoken by lawmakers, by media, by people who have never met me but feel entitled to decide what my life means. The pressure to explain, justify, or exist as a symbol in somebody else's mythology is constant. It's part of why my film, Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps, exists: to narrate a trans life from the inside, rather than explain it to outsiders.
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fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

12 Powerful LGBTQ+ Celebrity Coming Out Stories That Helped Me Find My Voice

Black LGBTQ+ celebrities' public coming-out experiences provide crucial visibility that helps queer youth embrace their identities and live authentically.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

These oft-overlooked icons show why Black queer history still matters (now more than ever) - LGBTQ Nation

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and courageous acts of people of African descent in the United States and around the world. This year, Black History month celebrates its 100th anniversary. And yet, Black History Month has failed to fully acknowledge or celebrate the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people. Just as Pride Month remains overwhelmingly white in its representation, Black History Month continues to be deeply homophobic in its omissions.
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