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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
US politics

Trump hosting the Kennedy Center Honors will be like watching a crappy variety show from the 1970s

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
US politics

Trump hosting the Kennedy Center Honors will be like watching a crappy variety show from the 1970s

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
14 hours ago

This week in Oakland: The Paranormal Cirque circus, and the Reel Queer Flix short films screening

Bay Area events include HIERO Day moving to San Francisco, Paranormal Cirque, Worst Film Festival, and Next Level nightclub opening.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
21 hours ago

Lesbian couple join cast of BBC reality series Stranded On Honeymoon Island

The point of the series, hosted by Davina McCall, is to see whether love can thrive when free of distractions. The couples will meet in a speed-dating scenario before being matched up and "married". They will then be stranded on the island in the Philippines for three weeks without any additional clothes, communication with family and friends or luxuries. If things don't work out, then can light a distress flare.
LGBT
fromSun Sentinel
21 hours ago

DeSantis defends state removal of LGBTQ and other community crosswalks, declares cities must comply

Florida ordered removal of LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalks and other decorative street markings; noncompliant cities face forced compliance.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 day ago

Father accused of killing daughter and wrapping body in Pride flag

A man has been accused of killing his 18-year-old daughter. Onyx Cornish was found dead at her home in Caldwell, Idaho, last Tuesday (19 August) by officers responding to reports of an armed man, in the house. According to an affidavit, her body was found wrapped in a Pride flag, Idaho News 6 reports. Her father, 51-year-old Delbert Cornish, was arrested later that evening. Cornish was charged with murder and aggravated assault, according to court reports seen by People.
US news
#trans-rights
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Remembering Patty Overland, activist for lesbian and disabled communities, scriptwriter, poet, actor

Patty Overland was a brilliant, disabled activist, athlete, and community builder who championed disability rights and LGBTQ+ equality and died July 30, 2025, at 72.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ icon CMAT announces biggest-ever shows to date - how to get tickets

Euro-Country is, I think, the best thing I have ever made. I felt halfway through recording it was the most important record I've made for myself... mainly because it was making me go crazy. "I'm always going to make the work I want to make, because there is a little gremlin in my head that tells me if it's s**t. More than success, there's a bigger gremlin that wants me to make music that's really good. "She's brutal and has ruined my life at times, but she is the keeper of my life, and she's always right."
Music
#pulse-nightclub
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

Orlando officials denounce removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site

State workers painted over a rainbow Pride crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub, prompting city leaders to condemn the act as callous and politically motivated.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

Across the land, rainbow crosswalks face orders to erase 'asphalt art'

Orlando's rainbow crosswalk honors Pulse shooting victims, but government directives threaten to remove such artwork.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

Orlando officials denounce removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site

SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Bootie's Last Oasis Bash: Drag Tributes to Sabrina, Chappell Roan + Charli XCX

Bootie Mashup's last Oasis party features a PowerPop Girls tribute mashing Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo with DJs and drag.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Manchester Pride confirms parade route, line-up and how to get tickets

"The parade is set to take place on Saturday (23 August). Starting at 12pm BST, marchers will set off from Liverpool Road and navigate through the city centre via Deansgate, Peter Street, Oxford Road, Portland Street, Princess Street and Whitworth Street, before ended up at Fairfield Street at about 3pm BST. An accessible viewing area is located opposite The Midland Hotel, on Peter Street."
LGBT
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free "Oaklash" Pride Party: Drag Show + DJs (Oakland)

Oaklash will celebrate Oakland Pride with diverse performances, music, and accessibility features including ASL interpretation.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free Pride Outdoor Movie Night: 'To Wong Foo' (Lake Merritt)

Celebrate Oakland Pride Month with a free outdoor screening of 'To Wong Foo' at Eastshore Park on August 30, 2025.
#same-sex-marriage
#activism
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's "Fern Alley Music Series" feat. Tori Roze and the Hot Mess

Fern Alley Music Series unites music, art, and community in Lower Polk with events scheduled from May to December 2025.
#transgender
#easter
fromMedium
4 months ago
SF LGBT

Easter in the park proved again why San Francisco is the country's queer heart

Easter in Dolores Park showcased solidarity with the trans community amidst ongoing political attacks.
fromMedium
4 months ago
SF LGBT

Easter in the park proved again why San Francisco is the country's queer heart

Easter in Dolores Park celebrated solidarity with the trans community amidst ongoing political attacks, embodying queer joy and defiant protest.
#homelessness
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 week ago

Join us Wed/20 for a discussion on overdose prevention in queer nightlife - 48 hills

Nightlife workers in San Francisco are actively engaging in overdose prevention by educating partygoers and promoting naloxone.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

This gay man's riveting memoir explores addiction, drug smuggling, and Studio 54

A young gay man's reckless journey through addiction, drug trafficking, and family dynamics unfolds in Louie Mandrapilias's memoir, Flew Too High.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Chicago Blackhawks sued by former employee who claims he was fired for being gay

A former Blackhawks employee alleges he was fired for being gay after reporting discrimination by his supervisor.
Social justice
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

California Democratic congressman criticized over since-deleted X post about Putin-Trump relationship'

Rep. Dave Min faced backlash for a homophobic joke related to Trump-Putin meeting.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Someone keeps throwing dog poop at an LGBTQ+ youth center in Los Angeles. Police need info

An LGBTQ+ youth center in Los Angeles has faced repeated vandalism with feces, and law enforcement currently has no suspects.
#transgender-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Trump administration denies federal funding to Virginia schools that treat trans students with dignity

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Trump administration denies federal funding to Virginia schools that treat trans students with dignity

#polari-prize
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

D.C. bar owners say Trump's federal law enforcement crackdown is killing their business

Trump's federal policing measures have caused economic distress for LGBTQ+ nightlife in Washington, D.C.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Andry Hernandez Romero on surviving CECOT: 'They told us we would die there'

Andry Hernández Romero emphasizes resilience and the importance of rights for Venezuelans amid adversity.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's One Sex Act I Absolutely Will Not Do. It's the One That's Most Expected.

Clear communication of boundaries is essential for a fulfilling casual relationship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The kindness of strangers: drunk, alone and lost, a legendary drag queen helped me get home safe

A drag queen named Nana helped the author navigate vulnerability in a new city, embodying kindness and community.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Vandals lob bags of dog poop at L.A.-area LGBTQ youth center, officials say

"There were over 10 bags. That was the second time that we've had to do a full sweep of the awning ... I just worry about, what if it does escalate in the future?" Sanva Lojero, Mi SELA's programs manager.
LGBT
#pride
LGBT
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Les Amis, the European app helping women form friendships, launches in New York | TechCrunch

Modern technology aids adults in forming friendships, especially after relocating, with apps like Les Amis targeting specific communities.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The new Joker' is trans and fights fascist superheroes: The US is an empire founded on racism and colonization'

Vera Drew's 'The People's Joker' is a personal queer parody challenging traditional narratives in the Batman universe.
#politics
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him close to the edge'

John Boyne has faced backlash for being included on the Polari prize longlist, resulting in multiple author withdrawals and public petitions against him.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Jillian Michaels complains on CNN that Smithsonian teaches 'just one race' is responsible for U.S. slavery

Trump's involvement in Kennedy Center Honors marks a shift from tradition, as he claims substantial control and will host the ceremony.
Brooklyn
fromGay City News
1 week ago

Oberon, a new queer cocktail bar, opens in Williamsburg

Oberon is a newly opened queer cocktail bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, designed to serve and celebrate the LGBTQ community.
#stripe
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Firm apologises for saying it would not process LGBTQ+ payments

Stripe incorrectly informed staff about the ban on LGBTQ+ content and later apologized for the misunderstanding.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Transgender Leader Morey Riordan Named New Openhouse Executive Director - San Francisco Bay Times

Morey Riordan is appointed Executive Director of Openhouse, focusing on LGBTQ+ elder support and health in his new leadership role.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Paving the Way to a New Life: Izzy's and Rainbow Railroad Help LGBTQ+ Refugees - San Francisco Bay Times

Great restaurants are judged on food, service, and their dedication to community involvement.
fromNBC News
2 weeks ago

Model's husband was isolated for years before he was found dead in NYC apartment, friends say

"I had no contact with him, and I just wanted him to be happy, and that's all I really cared about. And I was hoping that he was."
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Florida teacher fired for using student's nickname won't get her job back

Calhoun, who told administrators she did not know the student's preferred 'male' nickname was an issue or that using it violated the state's infamous 'don't say gay' law, agreed to pay a $750 fine to the state and take an ethics course.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Botswana's queer lifelines are vanishing

Botswana legalized consensual same sex conduct in 2019, facing historical challenges for LGBTQ+ acceptance and support.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Premier League ends partnership with Stonewall

The Premier League will no longer take part in the Rainbow Laces campaign after ending its partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, which began in 2017 to promote LGBT+ equality.
LGBT
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Tending the Creative Fire: Paint w/ Intuition Class (SF)

Intuitive painting offers creative freedom through a process-based practice guided by intuition.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend

King's Cross's Summer Sounds festival features an eclectic range of free outdoor performances, including flamenco workshops, West End stars showcasing popular showtunes, and a family-friendly jazz day.
LGBT
LGBT
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Celeb Hairstylist Chris Appleton Reflects on Coming Out to His Kids: 'I Was Feeling Shame for Them'

Chris Appleton shared his coming out journey, emphasizing his responsibilities as a father and concerns for his children's experiences.
fromwww.redlandsdailyfacts.com
2 weeks ago

California school board member asked to quit over social media posts

During Tuesday's meeting, Olson stated her actions were on her private account and done as a private citizen, emphasizing she has unfollowed the controversial account and is moving on.
US politics
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

SF's "Fern Alley Music Series" 2025 (May-Dec)

Fern Alley Music Series offers a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community from May to December 2025 in Lower Polk.
#mental-health
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Virginia prosecutor says 'potential hate crime' against Black lesbian couple has his 'utmost attention'

Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Mehaffey stated, "I am taking the case very seriously and immediately requested a thorough investigation of all of the facts and circumstances when the case first came to my attention, which is underway. All relevant charges, including potential hate crime charges, will be considered upon completion of the investigation. Our office vigorously prosecutes crimes."
LGBT
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic leader confirmed as ambassador to Vatican

Brian Burch, known for anti-LGBTQ+ views, confirmed as ambassador to the Vatican amidst controversy over Pope Francis's outreach to the LGBTQ+ community.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK set to get first hospice dedicated to LGBTQ+ people with specialist HIV focus

The Sussex Beacon has announced it is to become the only hospice in the country providing a dedicated service to the LGBT community, with a specialist focus on HIV care.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump cuts shut down an LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline. What happens now?

The Trevor Project had provided counseling to LGBTQ+ individuals through 988 for nearly three years, responding to about half of the requests for services from the high-risk population.
Mental health
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