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Writing
fromJezebel
7 hours ago

The Culture Men Protect With Their Silence

A girl was raped in a hotel while men watched, leading to her trauma and self-doubt, with no charges filed against the perpetrators.
#transgender
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago
SF LGBT

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

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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours 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.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
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.
fromApaonline
16 hours ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

There's an Unfortunate Pattern to the Women I Sleep With. I'm Becoming "That Guy."

Insecurity about dating younger women can stem from societal judgment and personal feelings of inadequacy.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

Is Anyone 'Neurotypical'? There Is No Universal Neurotype

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of cognitive abilities, and no individual can be strictly classified as 'neurotypical.'
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Degendering of English

The most obvious example is the adoption of the singular 'they' to replace clunky constructions like 'he or she' and 'he/she.' Language purists argue that this is ungrammatical, even though 'they' has been employed in just this way by authors as diverse as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickinson, and Shaw.
Typography
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The parents rights movement has never cared about empowering all parents. Just conservative ones. - LGBTQ Nation

Parents cannot control all external influences on their children, but they can guide them in developing critical-thinking skills.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago
Left-wing politics

Nancy Mace defended genocide threats by bringing up trans people. Sarah McBride shot her words down. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
US news

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago
LGBT

This trans megachurch pastor survived 15 years of conversion therapy. She's now running for office. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
LGBT

Trans sorority sister forced to flee state after lawyers targeted her. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

Nancy Mace defended genocide threats by bringing up trans people. Sarah McBride shot her words down. - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Sarah McBride condemned anti-trans rhetoric equating trans identity with threats of genocide made by Donald Trump regarding Iran.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

This trans megachurch pastor survived 15 years of conversion therapy. She's now running for office. - LGBTQ Nation

Joanna Whaley transitioned from evangelical pastor to Democratic candidate, facing challenges in her past relationships and advocating for queer rights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans sorority sister forced to flee state after lawyers targeted her. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Artemis Langford sued lawyers for sorority sisters over publicizing personal information and settled with one lawyer while the other faces trial.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
14 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

From 'Grumpy Old Man' to 'Irritable Male Syndrome'

Irritability in men often signals emotional distress rather than a clinical diagnosis, reflecting cultural norms around acceptable emotional expression.
Film
fromQueerty
13 hours ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
fromQueerty
2 days ago

What's your opinion on body hair? - Queerty

In the '70s, the 'Castro Clone' aesthetic pushed a hyper-masc look that involved snug Levis, tight T-shirts and plenty of mustaches and fur.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Minnesota's largest pediatric system restarts gender-affirming care for trans minors

"Offering science- and research-based health care to transgender and gender diverse youth is part of Children's Minnesota's vision of being every family's essential partner in raising healthier children."
Healthcare
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Riley Gaines rages at Tim Walz for opposing Iran genocide while supporting tampons in schools - LGBTQ Nation

Dark humor emerged as people criticized the president's focus on cultural issues amid serious global threats.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

Here's What My Woke Teenage Brothers Had To Say About "Into the Manosphere"

Concerns about young males being influenced by the manosphere and traditional gender roles are growing.
Women
fromOpen Culture
1 day ago

9 Things a Woman Couldn't Do in 1971

Women in the U.S. have historically faced significant legal barriers, including credit access, pregnancy discrimination, and jury service.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
14 hours ago

The important role of ignorance in building a better society

Total freedom without laws leads to chaos; social contracts are essential for order and security in society.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology suggests that men who were told "man up" as boys don't just suppress their emotions - they develop a pattern of harmful avoidance and it's misread as strength - Silicon Canals

Emotional suppression in men leads to serious health risks and relationship issues, as societal norms discourage vulnerability and expression of feelings.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Social justice

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

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

Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 hours 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

Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

MAGA influencer says he'd rather have Trump threaten war crimes than honor trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Erick Erickson prefers Trump's war crime threats over the Transgender Day of Visibility coinciding with Easter.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
14 hours ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

There is a particular loneliness in being a man whose body never matched the archetype he was taught to aspire to. Not because anyone was cruel about it, but because the world built its furniture, its expectations, and its respect around a size he would never reach. - Silicon Canals

Body image issues in men stem from societal expectations and architectural norms, leading to a profound, often unacknowledged loneliness.
#tradwife
Women in technology
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

The #tradwife movement is supported by men with hostile sexism, who view women negatively and expect traditional homemaking roles.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

The #tradwife movement is supported by men with hostile sexism, who view women negatively and expect traditional homemaking roles.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
6 days ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
LGBT

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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"I'm f**king tired": A trans man begs cis allies to step up & fight - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies and rising transphobia have caused healthcare loss, financial strain, family estrangement, and increased harassment for a queer trans man.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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
1 day 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.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days 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.
fromApaonline
1 week ago

The Feminine as Structural Problem

The deeper I go, the more feminist I become! Yet my experience of academic philosophy has largely disclosed the opposite: a discipline that solemnly declares its devotion to openness proves curiously unsettled by me as a woman.
Philosophy
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
Women in technology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
#transgender-healthcare
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.'
LGBT
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

MAGA host says modern dating is hard because women are "infected with the Jezebel spirit" - LGBTQ Nation

Charlie Kirk claims modern dating is difficult due to women being 'infected with the Jezebel spirit' and not adhering to traditional roles.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days 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.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Deeply distressing for all of us': families react to Girlguiding's trans exclusion

Girlguiding's new policy excludes transgender girls, causing distress for families and sparking protests among volunteers.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Grok is the 'real threat' to women, not trans people, cisgender women argue

For years, we've watched politicians express unfounded concern about trans people in bathrooms, changing rooms, and sports, claiming to protect women's safety. Yet when a billionaire with enormous political influence creates technology that is actively being used to violate thousands of women and children right now, the response has been empty statements and promises to 'look into it',
UK politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

26 Social Burdens Women Shoulder That Are Completely Exhausting

Putting on makeup. Like, we're supposed to disguise ourselves; otherwise, people think we didn't take this outing seriously, didn't care enough, or didn't act professionally. In some ways, beauty standards are social obligations. Keeping up with nails, clothes, hair, etc., that's almost an expectation in some relationships.
Women
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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
fromHuffPost
6 days ago

Heteroflexible Is The Highest Growing Orientation On Feeld. It's Not Without Critics.

Heteroflexible individuals are primarily attracted to the opposite sex but open to same-sex experiences under certain conditions.
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"There's no way I could ever forget the fake boobs": Bryon Noem's alleged femdom speaks out - Queerty

Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
LGBT
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Psychology of Intersex Rights and Well-Being

Stigma, secrecy, and non-consensual medical interventions, not biological traits, drive harm to intersex people; peer connection and affirming care protect well-being.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Heels, skirts & girlfriends: The rise of the straight femboy explained - Queerty

Femboys represent a diverse identity within the LGBTQ+ community, distinct from feminine gay men and trans women, with varied gender identities and expressions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

One year in, the Gender Liberation Movement is fighting for trans rights

Gender Liberation Movement led nationwide civil disobedience in its first year to defend transgender rights, bodily autonomy, and access to gender-affirming care.
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