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fromAdvocate.com
10 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
LGBT
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
29 minutes ago

Pride organizations call on Ontario to create fund to support festivals as costs climb | CBC News

Organizers request $1.5 million annually for three years to support rising costs of Pride festivals in Ontario.
#grindr
fromQueerty
1 hour ago
Washington DC

How Grindr has penetrated itself inside D.C. - Queerty

Grindr is increasing its political presence in Washington, D.C., with events and lobbying efforts despite the CEO's claims of staying out of politics.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago
Washington DC

Grindr's White House Correspondents' Dinner pre-party is the hottest ticket in Washington

Grindr's inaugural pre-party for the White House Correspondents' Dinner has become a highly sought-after invitation among media and political figures.
Washington DC
fromQueerty
1 hour ago

How Grindr has penetrated itself inside D.C. - Queerty

Grindr is increasing its political presence in Washington, D.C., with events and lobbying efforts despite the CEO's claims of staying out of politics.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Grindr's White House Correspondents' Dinner pre-party is the hottest ticket in Washington

Grindr's inaugural pre-party for the White House Correspondents' Dinner has become a highly sought-after invitation among media and political figures.
Social justice
fromQueerty
7 hours ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Inside Paddy's of Park Slope, a classic Irish bar built on community and belonging * Brooklyn Paper

"For LGBTQ+ and women in particular, I think we were kind of never given an opportunity to have a safe space to come to, or know of a safe space where they could say, 'You know what? I'm not feeling safe today. Paddy's is up the street.'"
Brooklyn
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
LA Kings
fromQueerty
1 day ago

WATCH: When 10 drag queens move into a South Florida mansion, the drama gets real - Queerty

Drag competition has evolved from pageants to mainstream media, with a new docuseries reconnecting it to its roots.
fromQueerty
1 year ago

18 famous LGBTQ+ Tauruses who don't back down - Queerty

Tauruses do it with steady hands and a whole lot of heart, cultivating beauty and building something that lasts, embodying dependability and loyalty.
SF LGBT
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
23 hours ago

From the runway to OF, this men's fashion brand is serving lewks & lewds - Queerty

Louis Gabriel Nouchi's brand LGN combines sensual menswear with gender-fluid designs, recently launching an OF page to explore intimacy and desire.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
US politics

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week 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.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Quin May on modeling, catering the Met Gala & gay gym etiquette - Queerty

Quin May is a versatile bartender and model thriving in New York City's LGBTQ+ scene, balancing fitness, fashion, and high-profile events.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

The woman who threw the first-ever gender reveal party is "horrified" by what they have become - LGBTQ Nation

Jenna Karvunidis regrets the dangerous evolution of gender reveal parties she initiated, expressing horror at their extravagant and harmful nature.
#brooklyn-pride
NYC LGBT
fromBrownstoner
11 hours ago

Brooklyn Pride Celebrates 30 Years of Parades

Brooklyn Pride was established in 1997, initiated by local residents to create a major Pride event in Brooklyn.
Relationships
fromQueerty
8 months ago

What is a pillow princess & how do you know if you are one? - Queerty

Pillow princesses prefer receiving in bed, not necessarily indicating laziness, but rather personal preference in sexual dynamics.
#philz-coffee
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Philz Coffee Reverses Pride Flag Policy After Backlash, Boycott Threats

Philz Coffee CEO Mahesh Sadarangani reversed the decision to remove Pride flags, apologizing for the confusion and hurt caused by the policy change.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation

Philz Coffee CEO reversed a decision to remove Pride flags after backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Philz Coffee CEO restores Pride flags in stores after intense backlash: 'I made a mistake'

Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags after backlash, issuing a public apology and reaffirming support for the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Philz Coffee Reverses Pride Flag Policy After Backlash, Boycott Threats

Philz Coffee CEO Mahesh Sadarangani reversed the decision to remove Pride flags, apologizing for the confusion and hurt caused by the policy change.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation

Philz Coffee CEO reversed a decision to remove Pride flags after backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Philz Coffee CEO restores Pride flags in stores after intense backlash: 'I made a mistake'

Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags after backlash, issuing a public apology and reaffirming support for the LGBTQ+ community.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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
#disability-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
Social justice

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago
LGBT

Disability Groups Are Standing United for Trans Rights. That Hasn't Always Been the Case. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Disability advocates and LGBTQ+ organizations now unite to secure federal civil rights protections for trans people, reversing a 1989 compromise that excluded them from disability law coverage.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Why Pride Events Matter: Making Ski Communities Stronger and More Inclusive - SnowBrains

Keystone Pride Festival promotes inclusivity and community for individuals of all identities, emphasizing safety and celebration of diversity on the mountain.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA pastor called Pride flags "disgusting." He just pled guilty to child sex offenses. - LGBTQ Nation

Silas H. Shelton pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and faces 3 to 15 years in prison.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 year ago

The Gay Internet wonders whether this 'Drag Race' queen can also be a "masc daddy" - Queerty

Sam Star blends masculine ruggedness with Drag Race glam, showcasing her love for football and a supportive relationship with NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

PHOTOS: The gays are taking over Coachella with their thirsty fits - Queerty

This year's Coachella features headliners like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, alongside LGBTQ-inclusive acts such as CMAT, The xx, and Ethel Cain.
SF LGBT
Television
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

From Madonna mayhem to OF age gaps, we're having a very gay group chat - Queerty

Madonna's surprise new single has taken the queer community by storm, showcasing her continued relevance and ability to connect with fans through her music.
SF LGBT
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Pride of place: the rise of LGBTQ+ art in Hong Kong

"Hong Kong remains one of the most open, dynamic cities in Asia for queer artistic expression. Our concerns are no different from those of our counterparts in other major Asian cities... yet Hong Kong distinguishes itself as a place where international dialogues unfold, different perspectives converge and queer art has found a genuine audience."
Arts
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
NYC LGBT

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

After a long saga, the Pride flag is finally back at Stonewall

The rainbow flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument after a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Boise Responds to Idaho Pride Flag Ban With Creative Display

Boise City Hall removed its Pride flag after Idaho's law banned it, but officials installed Pride flagpoles instead.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Show of Hope Gala 2026 - San Francisco Bay Times

The annual Show of Hope gala benefiting the San Francisco Community Health Center's lifesaving services took place on April 4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
NYC LGBT
Relationships
fromQueerty
1 month ago

He dropped his pants & I saw something I wasn't prepared for. Now I'm questioning everything. - Queerty

Discovering a partner's Prince Albert piercing can challenge personal comfort levels and affect intimacy.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives at the SF LGBT Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives was a vibrant pop-up exhibition and party celebrating queer culture at the SF LGBT Center.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston Pride For The People announces 2026 parade and festival date

Boston Pride celebration returns June 6, 2026 with a parade, festival, and community events celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity and intersectionality.
#club-cumming
NYC LGBT
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family-like environment and visibility for the art form in Manhattan.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family environment and visibility in Manhattan's nightlife.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family-like environment and visibility for the art form in Manhattan.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family environment and visibility in Manhattan's nightlife.
from48 hills
1 month ago

BIG WEEK: Full Queer Wrestling, Pi Day, Alysa Liu celebration, 'Women Who Ride'... - 48 hills

Doors open 9am, program starts at noon. Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. More info here. This Town celebration of the beloved, raccoon-haired champion Olympian is already at-capacity on registrations. I'm including it here, rather, because maybe you'll want to want to raise a toast at a nearby bar in downtown-or at the very least, watch the joyful proceedings on the City of Oakland's Youtube channel.
SF music
#chappell-roan
Social justice
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

While You Were Out ... - San Francisco Bay Times

Speaking out and showing up against injustice creates meaningful change; contacting elected representatives and using your voice wherever possible drives resistance to authoritarianism.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

The Queers in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Love them or hate them, there's no denying the impact The Queers have had on punk rock. Screeching Weasel, MXPX, and Blink-182 have all cited them as major influences. Three chords, three members and a buttload of songs have pushed the band across five decades from their humble beginnings in New Hampshire in 1981.
Music
Venture
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

The Brio Pride Portfolio - San Francisco Bay Times

Money is never neutral; it always supports and endorses companies, making values-aligned investing through separately managed accounts essential for intentional wealth deployment.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Pink Flamingo (Drag & Burlesque) Bingo

Pink Flamingo Bingo returns in 2026 featuring drag and burlesque bingo; free to play, no cover, 21+, two-drink minimum; limited seating at 540 Clement St.
Remodel
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

The Return of the Grande Dame of the Castro - San Francisco Bay Times

The Castro Theatre underwent a $41+ million historic restoration and modernization, reopening in 2026 after extensive preservation work and costly unforeseen repairs.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
fromFuncheap
3 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
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming March 2026 - Queerty

March 2026 features a significant surge of queer streaming content across major platforms, including new seasons, documentaries, and classic films celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and characters.
NYC LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Blow Pony Will Wind Down After 19 Years on the Dance Floor

Blow Pony, a 19-year LGBTQ+ electronic dance party, is ending its monthly schedule due to financial constraints and mental exhaustion from online scrutiny and cancel culture.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Lavender Lounge Reimagining Queer 'Third Places' in Oakland - San Francisco Bay Times

The Lakeshore Lavender Lounge provides an alcohol-free third place for Oakland's LGBTQ community, addressing higher rates of alcohol misuse while offering daytime social hours for elders and evening events for all.
LGBT
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Learning to two-step at a queer country bar - High Country News

A newly married same-sex couple attends Stud Country's beginner two-step at Los Globos to rehearse their first dance amid queer country and cowboy culture.
LGBT
fromPUNCH
3 months ago

Could Sports Revive the Lesbian Bar Scene?

Lesbian bars rebounded from a steep decline through queer-coded spaces, women's-sports bars, community events, and pop-up strategies that proved local demand.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: How do I get my straight friends to go to a gay club?

When I was a young woman, we all went to gay clubs because they had the best music. Everybody partied together on the dance floor and had a great time. Do your research. Find a gay club with a vibe your friends will appreciate, and invite them to join you there. If you are with a group of people, you can enjoy one another's company
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"Totally heartbreaking": Major Pride organization abruptly announces closure - LGBTQ Nation

We recognize the deep importance Tucson Pride has held in our community since 1977, serving as a space of visibility, advocacy, celebration, and resilience for nearly five decades. We are profoundly grateful to every volunteer, sponsor, artist, activist, and community member who has supported Tucson Pride throughout its history.
LGBT
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Keeping Provincetown Queer

'I started crying,' Azar told me one afternoon last summer, as we sat on the sun-drenched porch of Gifford, overlooking the brick courtyard. Guests popped over to bid him hello, and he gently directed them over the lobby bar for a moment of respite from the heat. He continued the story: 'I was like, 'This is actually why I'm doing this.'
LGBT
fromwww.lgbtqnation.com
2 months ago

"I hope that it isn't too late": Queer folks cling to hope for a brighter, more equal future

As a transgender woman, the past year has been defined by fear, instability, and constant vigilance. The administration has actively moved to take away my medically necessary hormone therapy while simultaneously undermining basic civil rights including legal identification, passport recognition, and even the right to safely use a restroom. I've spent enormous emotional energy fighting insurance denials, preparing for care interruptions, and worrying whether my existence will continue to be treated as political leverage rather than a matter of human dignity and survival.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Major U.S. LGBTQ+ org throws circuit party as fundraiser for Florida queer orgs - LGBTQ Nation

Since 2005, the National Task Force has donated nearly $4 million to organizations, such as the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund, in conjunction with the Our Fund Foundation. Those proceeds have supported nearly 80 pro-LGBTQ+ organizations in the South Florida community.
SF LGBT
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fromQueerty
2 months ago

Diplo dishes on why he only likes going to gay parties: "Gay men are able to just be way more free & crazy" - Queerty

Gay men and gay nightlife drove the invention and evolution of dance, house, techno, and early hip-hop through experimental freedom and energetic party culture.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Drag Can Save a Life in New York City-if People Show Up

Black and trans drag performers create daring nightlife art while facing severe economic insecurity, relying on crowdfunding and mutual aid despite hopes for policy change.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Male strippers bare all in this steamy reality series that explores Florida gay nightlife hub Wilton Manors - Queerty

Wilton Manors, which boasts a whopping 140 same-sex couples per 1,000 residents, is the gorgeous coastal small town known as the second gayest city in America, only out-gayed by Provincetown or Palm Springs depending on who you ask.
SF LGBT
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fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Legendary London LGBTQ+ club night Duckie is returning

Legendary queer party Duckie returns in 2026 at St Paul's Church Hall in Stoke Newington with accessible facilities, cheap bar, bi-monthly nights and varied music.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Latinas Forever "Maiden Lane Mini Block Party w/ Drag + DJs (SF)

Latinas Forever takeover at Maiden Lane, Union Square on January 24, 12–4 PM: family-friendly celebration with Latina pop music, drag performance, and Latina-owned market.
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