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SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
NYC LGBT
fromJezebel
12 hours ago

It Took a Lawsuit to Return the Pride Flag to NYC's Stonewall Monument

The Pride flag was reinstated at Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit claimed its removal violated federal law and discriminated against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 hours ago

West Hollywood is protecting modern families. The rest of California should be next

California laws need to reflect diverse family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day 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.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour 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.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Violent street fight rocks West Hollywood's Rainbow District

Video footage captured a chaotic scene as a group of nearly a dozen people engaged in a violent brawl on Santa Monica Boulevard, with bystanders scrambling to avoid the conflict.
Los Angeles
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days 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
#lgbtq-education
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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
2 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
4 days 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
2 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.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Sex, steam & Madonna: Bathhouses are back & so is the queen of reinvention - Queerty

The steamy return of bathhouses is making waves, suggesting that everything old is new again, and perhaps a little sweaty too!
Television
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Remembering Agosto Machado, Keeper of Queer Histories

Agosto Machado was a vital connector in New York's downtown arts scene, serving as an archivist of queer history and a beloved performer.
#lgbtq-history
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

First gay rights movement: Berlin's wild 1920s queer history

Berlin was a major center for LGBTQ+ activism and research during the Weimar Republic, influencing modern views on sexuality and gender.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

First gay rights movement: Berlin's wild 1920s queer history

Berlin was a major center for LGBTQ+ activism and research during the Weimar Republic, influencing modern views on sexuality and gender.
East Bay food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
5 days ago

Rikki's to Co-Host Taco-Eating Contest and 50th Anniversary of the Dykes on Bikes During Lesbian Visibility Week - San Francisco Bay Times

Lesbian Visibility Week 2026 will feature events at Rikki's in the Castro, including trivia, a taco contest, and a Dykes on Bikes celebration.
#pride-flag
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument after Trump administration agrees to settle lawsuits

The federal government will restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal on Removal

The Trump administration agreed to restore the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The Pride flag will return to the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit against the Trump administration's removal decision.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Pride flag to be officially restored at Stonewall National Monument after Trump administration agrees to settle lawsuits

The federal government will restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal on Removal

The Trump administration agreed to restore the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The Pride flag will return to the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit against the Trump administration's removal decision.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trump admin. caves to LGBTQ+ activists & greenlights flying Pride flag over Stonewall monument - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration agreed to allow the Pride flag to fly at the Stonewall National Monument after a lawsuit from LGBTQ+ groups.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

The rainbow Pride flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
Film
fromQueerty
5 days 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.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Commentary: Huntington Beach MAGAs want to take their revolution to Sacramento

Michael Gates is campaigning for California attorney general, emphasizing his success in reducing crime and homelessness in Huntington Beach.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 hours ago

Parents sue over school's trans-inclusive bathroom policy to protect their daughters' "dignity" - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of conservative parents is suing a Wisconsin school district over trans-inclusive bathroom policies, claiming violations of privacy and dignity for female students.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Ron DeSantis destroyed Miami Beach's rainbow crosswalk. So they moved it brick-by-brick into a park. - LGBTQ Nation

Miami Beach rebuilt its rainbow crosswalk as a symbol of resilience after its removal by the state government.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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
6 days 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.
Medicine
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

How did bottoms prep back in the day? A brief history of douching - Queerty

A new douching alternative, the A-Ball, raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, indicating significant interest in modern hygiene methods for sexual readiness.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

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

fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
SF LGBT

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.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
LGBT

Miss Major remembered: LGBTQ+ rights advocates honor her legacy

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy spent over five decades advocating for transgender equality, surviving incarceration and discrimination while leading legal and community initiatives.
Higher education
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Ann Rostow: Profiles in Courage - San Francisco Bay Times

California State University System sued the Trump administration for demanding changes to transgender athlete records, asserting legal protections under Title IX.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days 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.
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

JoJo Siwa emphasizes she's still queer while dating a man: "I could never say that I'm straight" - LGBTQ Nation

JoJo Siwa reflects on her queer identity and the backlash faced after dating a man, emphasizing the challenges of public scrutiny and community acceptance.
fromGay City News
1 day ago

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

The settlement requires the National Park Service to maintain three flags on the flagpole: The Rainbow Flag, the National Park Service (NPS) Flag, and the American Flag, with the American Flag sitting on top.
NYC LGBT
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks 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
#philz-coffee
SF LGBT
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ leaders in Oakland and SF denounce Philz Coffee's removal of Pride flags

Philz Coffee's CEO faced backlash for removing Pride flags, prompting LGBTQ+ cultural districts to express disappointment and call for a reversal of the decision.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

San Francisco coffee chain to remove Pride flags from stores to be "more inclusive" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will remove Pride flags from stores, causing discontent among staff and customers who view them as symbols of safety and inclusivity.
SF LGBT
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ leaders in Oakland and SF denounce Philz Coffee's removal of Pride flags

Philz Coffee's CEO faced backlash for removing Pride flags, prompting LGBTQ+ cultural districts to express disappointment and call for a reversal of the decision.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

San Francisco coffee chain to remove Pride flags from stores to be "more inclusive" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will remove Pride flags from stores, causing discontent among staff and customers who view them as symbols of safety and inclusivity.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

Show of Hope Gala Pays Tribute to Dedicated Social Worker Alberto Rangel - San Francisco Bay Times

Alberto Rangel, a dedicated social worker, was honored posthumously for his commitment to the community after being tragically killed in a hospital incident.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days 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
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Dominique Jackson to serve as NYC Pride grand marshal for a second time | amNewYork

Dominique Jackson will serve as a grand marshal at the NYC Pride March for the second time, having previously participated in 2019.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
2 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.
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.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
2 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.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
6 days ago

Heated Rivalry lookalikes' hot date, the next Baby Reindeer & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

Rumors about Madonna's biopic revival are linked to Apple TV's comedy The Studio, which incorporates elements of the project into its storyline.
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
fromAdvocate.com
3 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
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Pride Flag Re-Raised at Stonewall After Trump Administration Tore It Down

Multiple Northern California incidents: LaMalfa's aortic dissection death, a teen arrested in an Ocean Beach shooting, and a DHS partial shutdown affecting multiple agencies.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

He witnessed the Stonewall riots. Now he's a lifelong ally

The Stonewall riots began on June 27, 1969, marking a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history and resistance against police raids.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

AT THE EYE OF A STORM IN IRVINE : A More-or-Less Typical Irvine Couple Fight to Preserve Gay Protection in City's Unique Human Rights Ordinance

Irvine adopted a comprehensive human rights ordinance protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation, sparking community debate and a recall petition from residents opposed to gay rights protections.
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.
#stonewall-national-monument
fromQueerty
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Stonewall ignites as protesters defy Tr*mp's order to remove Pride flags from the historic LGBTQ+ landmark - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Stonewall ignites as protesters defy Tr*mp's order to remove Pride flags from the historic LGBTQ+ landmark - Queerty

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

They can take down the flag, but they can't take down the history of Stonewall

A newcomer in 1993 navigated New York City as a closeted aspiring actor, drawn to Christopher Street and the modest, historically significant Stonewall Inn.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

LGBTQ leaders, candidates join Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC's 40th anniversary party amNewYork

The citywide LGBTQ political club honored the work of Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who recently took office as the first out Manhattan borough president; Mateo Guerrero, who is the trans justice and leadership director at Make the Road New York; and Nadia Swanson, the director of advocacy and global programs at the Ali Forney Center.
NYC LGBT
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