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#aids-crisis
Social justice
fromQueerty
14 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
Social justice
fromQueerty
14 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
fromAdvocate.com
17 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
#brooklyn-pride
NYC LGBT
fromBrownstoner
18 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.
NYC LGBT
fromBrownstoner
18 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.
fromAdvocate.com
10 hours ago

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Dolan has been using face-recognition technology in excessive and intrusive ways since at least 2018, watching a plethora of people, including his personal critics, at both Madison Square Garden, as well as his other properties, including Radio City Music Hall and the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Privacy professionals
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours 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.
#lgbtq
NYC politics
fromQueerty
13 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani finds himself at the center of a simmering gay political controversy - Queerty

Zohran Mamdani supports LGBTQ+ rights but faces criticism for endorsing a straight candidate for a historically queer City Council seat.
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

NYC politics
fromgaycitynews.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council's special election race for District 3

LGBTQ leaders are actively campaigning in New York City's special election for the City Council's Third District, emphasizing representation and community significance.
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.
NYC politics
fromQueerty
13 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani finds himself at the center of a simmering gay political controversy - Queerty

Zohran Mamdani supports LGBTQ+ rights but faces criticism for endorsing a straight candidate for a historically queer City Council seat.
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.
NYC politics
fromgaycitynews.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council's special election race for District 3

LGBTQ leaders are actively campaigning in New York City's special election for the City Council's Third District, emphasizing representation and community significance.
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.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 hours ago

Who's Playing Portland Pride 2026? - Portland Mercury

Portland Pride parade in July features major entertainers and celebrates the LGBTQ2SIA+ community with a theme of 'Made with Pride.'
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
11 hours ago

State Senator Scott Wiener drives right-wingers mad with his harness-heavy fundraiser - Queerty

Scott Wiener held a fundraising event in San Francisco, emphasizing LGBTQ+ support and addressing housing and healthcare issues.
#grindr
Washington DC
fromQueerty
8 hours 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.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 years ago

WATCH: Straight guys are asked if they recognize Grindr's notification sound - Queerty

Grindr's notification sound is recognizable to many gay men but often unrecognized by straight men.
Washington DC
fromQueerty
8 hours 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.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 years ago

WATCH: Straight guys are asked if they recognize Grindr's notification sound - Queerty

Grindr's notification sound is recognizable to many gay men but often unrecognized by straight men.
#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

Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

EU court rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violates human rights

Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation breaches EU law, marking a significant human rights victory for the European Commission and member states.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool

The Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ children can be denied access to public preschool programs by religious schools.
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
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
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.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
#supreme-court
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
1 day 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.
#murder-trial
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago
LGBT

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago
LGBT

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Crowd erupts in cheers after Pete Buttigieg destroys Turning Point USA in just one sentence - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Buttigieg emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and the defense of institutions against attacks on their independence.
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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Access to gender-affirming treatment can be limited even in supportive states due to individual hospital policies.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
6 days ago

What happens when LGBTQ+ couples get a divorce - finances and rights explained

Divorce for LGBTQ+ couples is legally the same as for heterosexual couples, thanks to the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This change has made the process less acrimonious, allowing couples to confirm that their marriage has irretrievably broken down without the need for blame.
Law
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.
Social justice
from48 hills
18 hours ago

Trans trailblazer Sean Dorsey: 'When shit gets hard, we choose to show up for each other' - 48 hills

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a new work, We Choose Each Other, as a response to escalating anti-trans legislation and cultural hostility.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

Insider knowledge reveals corruption and mismanagement at the Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell's leadership.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

EU's top court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values

The European court of justice said the 2021 law that bans content about LGBTQ+ people from schools and primetime TV was at odds with a society based on pluralism and fundamental rights such as prohibition of discrimination and freedom of expression.
Europe politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Caitlyn Jenner Complains Trump's Anti-Trans Policy Screwing Her Over And Trump Is Ignoring Her Pleas

Caitlyn Jenner expresses frustration over Trump's anti-trans policies affecting her passport situation, while still supporting him.
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

He tried burning down a gay-owned business. Now he's really feeling the heat. - LGBTQ Nation

Firomsa Ahmed Umar was found guilty of arson for attacking Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe, motivated by bias against gender identity or sexual orientation.
#trans-rights
fromQueerty
2 days ago
SF LGBT

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

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
14 hours ago

Missouri Republicans advance bill to police trans people's bathroom access

Missouri Republicans passed a bill mandating bathroom use based on sex assigned at birth, risking increased scrutiny and harassment for trans individuals.
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
1 week 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

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.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter: 3/4/26

A trans teacher in Florida is leaving the state due to aggressive anti-trans policies that create constant fear of professional consequences and make the teaching environment untenable.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
7 hours ago

Cher or Madonna? Jim Parsons must choose who he would save from drowning - Queerty

Jim Parsons stars in the Broadway show Titaníque, performing in drag as Ruth Dewitt Bukater.
#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
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
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
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.
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.
#lgbtq-education
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
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.
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.
#lesbian-visibility-week
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.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
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.
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
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

Since Tim Cook is leaving Apple, it's now time for him to really show up for us

Tim Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to publicly come out as gay, doing so in a 2014 Bloomberg essay that was measured, proud, and deliberately purposeful.
LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
5 days ago

Trump administration restores Rainbow Flag at Stonewall but just halfway up

The Rainbow Flag has been reinstalled at Stonewall National Monument alongside the American Flag and NPS Flag after a legal settlement.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 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.
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.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The federal government is poised to settle a lawsuit filed by several LGBTQ nonprofit and historic-preservation groups that argued that the National Park Service's removal of the Pride flag in February was in violation of federal law.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/17/26

A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Right-wing politics
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week 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.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 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.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/23/26

The president spent the weekend celebrating the death of one of his political foes, former special counsel and FBI Director Robert Mueller, posting, 'Good. I'm glad he's dead,' on social media.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The workplace just got even less friendly for LGBTQ+ workers

The EEOC rescinded its 2024 workplace-harassment guidance, removing updated protections and examples—potentially weakening enforcement and disproportionately affecting LGBTQ+ workers.
LGBT
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Riding Toward 50 Years: Pride, History, and the Road Ahead - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco Dykes on Bikes celebrates its 50th Anniversary, hosting international riders at Pride and organizing a week-long retreat and spring fundraisers to plan future advocacy.
LGBT
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

What's Really at Stake When Funders Abandon Transgender Communities? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Anti-trans messaging has become a core political strategy with $215 million spent on ads targeting 1% of the population, representing coordinated scapegoating and rollback of civil rights through legislation, executive orders, and judicial decisions.
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
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

9% of Americans identify as LGBTQ+ - LGBTQ Nation

9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, most identify as bisexual, with higher prevalence among younger adults and Democrats than older adults and Republicans.
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