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fromJezebel
1 hour ago

WTF Is Ohio's Anti-Drag Show Bill That Critics Worry Could Criminalize Wearing a Sports Bra in Public

Ohio lawmakers are advancing a bill that restricts drag performances and limits trans individuals' access to gendered spaces.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
12 hours ago

Here's why this gay influencer got canceled for "attending" The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere - Queerty

AI-generated models are now attending real events, raising concerns about authenticity in LGBTQ+ representation.
Television
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Hallmark faces backlash over 'whitewashed' new Mahjong movie

Hallmark's new romcom 'All's Fair in Love and Mahjong' faces backlash for lack of Asian representation in its predominantly white cast.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Gay dad punches right-wing commentator after being tricked into a homophobic interview - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
France news

Anti-gay vandals have terrorized 2 teachers for over a year. They say their town is doing nothing. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
US politics

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

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Non-profit organizations

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

At least 19 states restrict LGBTQ+ concepts in schools, leading to the banning of children's books that promote queer-inclusive lessons.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Gay dad punches right-wing commentator after being tricked into a homophobic interview - LGBTQ Nation

A gay dad faces felony charges after an altercation with a right-wing commentator questioning his parenting abilities.
France news
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Anti-gay vandals have terrorized 2 teachers for over a year. They say their town is doing nothing. - LGBTQ Nation

Two gay teachers in Lairoux, France, face ongoing anti-gay vandalism and criticize local government for inadequate support.
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.
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

At least 19 states restrict LGBTQ+ concepts in schools, leading to the banning of children's books that promote queer-inclusive lessons.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny.
Women in technology
#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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

The 19 most problematic movies of all time

Filmmakers often desire public engagement, but some films face scrutiny for problematic content due to evolving social standards.
#chappell-roan
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Soccer star admits he was wrong about Chappell Roan hotel incident & people are furious at him - LGBTQ Nation

Jorginho misinterpreted an incident involving Chappell Roan, leading to public criticism without an apology.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Soccer star admits he was wrong about Chappell Roan hotel incident & people are furious at him - LGBTQ Nation

Jorginho misinterpreted an incident involving Chappell Roan, leading to public criticism without an apology.
SOMA, SF
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Anti-AI activist charged with firebombing home of gay OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - LGBTQ Nation

A suspect was arrested for a firebombing attempt on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, driven by fears of artificial intelligence.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

This May Be Low-Key the Hardest Time to Decode Slang

Slang evolves rapidly, reflecting youth identity and social connection, and serves as a cultural password for belonging among generations.
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.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Chinese Esports Host Accused Of Blackface Following On-Stream Stunt

Zha Zha's black body paint during a tournament was misinterpreted as blackface due to cultural context and competitive gaming tactics.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I was one of Lena Dunham's haters. I want to say I'm sorry | Dave Schilling

Lena Dunham's career faced intense scrutiny and criticism, often rooted in jealousy and misogyny, as she navigated fame and public perception.
#dave-chappelle
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

Dave Chappelle blasts GOP for "weaponizing" his anti-trans jokes. His trans critics are unimpressed. - LGBTQ Nation

fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago
LGBT

Dave Chappelle Slammed Republicans For Their Transgender Jokes, And People Are Not Having It

Humor
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Dave Chappelle Resents Republicans for Weaponizing His Transgender Jokes

Dave Chappelle criticized Republicans for misusing his comedic style on transgender issues, claiming they weaponized his approach for political gain.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Dave Chappelle blasts GOP for "weaponizing" his anti-trans jokes. His trans critics are unimpressed. - LGBTQ Nation

Dave Chappelle distances himself from the political exploitation of his transgender jokes, asserting his intent was misrepresented by Republicans.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Dave Chappelle Slammed Republicans For Their Transgender Jokes, And People Are Not Having It

Dave Chappelle expresses frustration over the politicization of his trans jokes by others, particularly the Republican Party.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 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.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

Surviving as a marginalized trans woman of color, Honey Dijon emphasizes authenticity, cultural respect, and financial prudence in her successful music career.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 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.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
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
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Audible gasp as GOP candidate drops n-word in interview while discussing Jewish opponent - LGBTQ Nation

You called your opponent 'this fat Jew,' and tried to preempt any argument that Bilzerian was just criticizing the Israeli government. So he's not from Israel, but you called a guy in Florida 'this fat Jew.' How is that not antisemitic?
Right-wing politics
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
Writing
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Cops humiliated in defamation case against rapper who said a trans lesbian slept with their wives - LGBTQ Nation

In August 2022, deputies from the Adams County Sheriff's Office in Ohio kicked down the front door of Joseph Edgar Foreman, a rapper known as Afroman who made the 2000 hit song "Because I Got High". The police had a warrant to search for evidence of drug trafficking and kidnapping, but they found nothing. Nonetheless, police broke down Foreman's front door with guns drawn, trashed parts of his house, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home, traumatized his kids, and offered him no recompensation.
Music production
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | The danger of normalizing hate | amNewYork

Anti-Muslim hate has surged during Ramadan, impacting community spirituality and highlighting the normalization of intolerance in society.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

The far-right's dehumanization of trans people is similar to the Nazi's treatment of Jewish people - LGBTQ Nation

Dehumanization, as a psychological and socio-political process, represents one of the most destructive phenomena in human history. It involves the denial of attributes that define individuals or social groups as human, thereby devaluing their moral status and legitimizing violence and cruelty against them.
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
1 week 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.
LGBT
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 months ago

MAGA woman thrown off city council for posting about throwing gays off buildings & using n-word - LGBTQ Nation

Florida councilwoman Judi Fike sued her city after suspension for posting obscene, racist, and homophobic tweets spanning from 2015 onward, claiming the publication was a political attack.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Don't fall for WSJ's 'normal gay' whitewashing of queer life

Being gay does not equate to being queer; queerness is a broader ideological project that challenges norms.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Heated Rivalry stars condemn online bigotry: 'Don't call yourself a fan'

Don't call yourself a fan if you share racist/homophobic/biphobic/misogynist/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted comments of any kind. None of us need your hateful 'love'. We all respect and support and love each other and are on the same side. If you can't accept that gtfoh.
Television
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Opinion: Disqualified but not forgotten

An athlete was disqualified for displaying portraits of Ukrainians killed in the war, as the IOC ruled the helmet violated rules against political expression.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Meta continues using transphobic company language despite its Oversight Board's warning

Meta's hate speech policy includes an anti-trans term despite recommendations to remove it, highlighting ongoing issues with content moderation.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

A Trumper harassed & shouted slurs at a trans "Drag Race" queen. She got the last laugh. - LGBTQ Nation

Jasmine Kennedie, a trans contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14, experienced verbal harassment and was followed by a man on public transit in New York City who used slurs and made political statements targeting her identity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Man who shouted n-word at Black actors wants you to know he also yelled "pedophile" at a bi actor - LGBTQ Nation

Davidson - who attended the awards ceremony as an executive producer for a biopic about his life with TS, I Swear, which was nominated for five BAFTA awards - recently told Variety that ceremony organizers assured him "that any swearing would be edited out of the broadcast," aired on a two-hour delay by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Film
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
1 month ago

This conservative is losing his mind over Biden's "gay maps," but the joke's on him - Queerty

A congressman's criticism of a Biden-era grant-funded project reveals fundamental misunderstanding of what the project actually does, as demonstrated by his inability to accurately describe its purpose.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Republicans outraged that a Democratic congresswoman used this naughty word - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Becca Balint said immigration and migrant labor are essential to the economy and warned without legal pathways essential jobs would go unfilled.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Homophobia Is Back. It's Different Now.

LaBeouf hasn't anchored a box-office hit in more than a decade, and little of his 2020s art-house work has drawn buzz. The most notable thing he's starred in lately was a clip of him on a podcaster's couch, hunched and diminished, talking about his fear of gay people.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Watch as Republicans embarrassingly realize their anti-pronoun policy is a confusing waste of time - LGBTQ Nation

Heaven forbid people know who they're communicating with over email when face-to-face conversations aren't possible. We'll let the Taylors and Shannons and Lindsays of the world, and anyone else, go misgendered for the sake of my Republican colleagues' feelings. Frankly, this amendment is an embarrassing use of this committee's time when we have so many other pressing issues to address.
SF LGBT
Television
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Consequences are making a comeback! Former reality star torpedoes her TV return with racist Bad Bunny rant - Queerty

Jill Zarin was removed from the RHONY reunion series The Golden Life after posting racist comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 weeks ago

An underage "gay" scandal is tearing apart the manosphere & the girls are fighting - Queerty

Louis Theroux's documentary on toxic masculinity has sparked significant online interest, particularly regarding figures like Andrew Tate and Sneako.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Here comes the discourse! Viewers can't decide if "Pillion" is hot or "like abuse" - Queerty

"a very relatable relationship story, with different beats of a relationship, except in a very specific subculture that's foreign to most people."
Film
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Trump wants to purge LGBTQ+ history from public life. But some things just can't be erased. - LGBTQ Nation

Pride flags line the fence of the Stonewall National Monument on Christopher Street during Pride Month in New York City.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 weeks ago

Fake post claims Clavicular has 'come out' as bisexual

Clavicular has made the decision to come out to the public as Bisexual, he doesn't want this to change the outlook he gives to his fans. 'I've always felt more comfortable around guys my entire life... there's a reason why I do a lot of content with Drago & Cookie.'
LGBT
#hate-crime
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Young man "quasi decapitated" a gay elder he called a "pedophile." He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Thug gouged out gay man's eyes in disgusting hate crime. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

An Oregon man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a premeditated hate crime assault on a gay man he targeted through Grindr in 2021.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Young man "quasi decapitated" a gay elder he called a "pedophile." He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Thug gouged out gay man's eyes in disgusting hate crime. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

An Oregon man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a premeditated hate crime assault on a gay man he targeted through Grindr in 2021.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

10 Times People Totally Unfairly Scrutinized Queer TV Shows... Literally Just For Being Queer

Heated Rivalry celebrates queer love without narrative punishment, while facing backlash for depicting non-straight romance with similar graphic content to mainstream shows like Bridgerton.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Woman calls gay neighbors "disgusting fa**ots" in viral video. It quickly backfires. - LGBTQ Nation

We've tried to avoid drama, but they just keep on keeping on, flipping us off and calling us names every day. But Murphy's father allegedly ripped up the note, shouted homophobic slurs, and flipped off Baker once again, he told WPLG, so he finally called the police.
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