LGBTQ+ young people want and need kind communities — and most say they don’t have one, according to a new study from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. Read on »
Cape Cod and movies don't automatically go together in many people's minds. But the Provincetown International Film Festival — going on 25 years and kicking off its opening night on Wednesday and closing on Sunday — has established itself as one of the nation's preeminent film events. And being held in Ptown, PIFF naturally has a very queer bent. This year, attendees will witness legends like Billy Porter, Julio Torres, and Megan Stalter honored, and filmmaker Bruce LaBruce is receiving the "Filmmaker on the Edge" award from none other than PIFF's resident artist, icon of icons John Waters. Read on »
I, like many LGBTQ+ Americans, are feeling lately like a small minority of vocal extremists have hijacked the American flag, starting with the most recent former president, who’s now only known to me as the “indicted one." By even using America in his slogan, he slanders the very meaning of the word, since all his thoughts, actions, and love are saved only for himself versus the American value of "others above self.”
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The Associated Press wants no TERFs on its turf — the term, that is. Read on »
Big Freedia is everywhere these days. Read on »
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a partial victory for a college athlete who said he was kicked off his college track team and had his scholarship revoked because team members perceived him to be gay. Read on »
A $100,000 donation from HBO was announced on Wednesday for regional, national, and local LGBTQ+ organizations in conjunction with the Emmy, Peabody, and GLAAD-award-winning unscripted series We’re Here. The donations will benefit LGBTQ+ non-profits in the locations where the show recorded its third season. Read on »
Illinois has become the first state to enact what’s being called a ban on book bans. Read on »
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Two Canadian mothers are outraged and making their displeasure known after their 9-year-old daughter was harangued at a field day competition on Thursday. A spectator questioned the girl’s gender and berated her family. Read on »
Three queer Democratic members of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus on Thursday introduced legislation to improve mental health support for at-risk LGBTGQ+ youth. Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen, Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids, and New York Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced The Pride in Mental Health Act. Read on »
I’ve met a lot of college graduates in my life. This shouldn’t come as a surprise: I’m the executive director and CEO of Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students. But as I stood before an audience celebrating the 2023 Point graduating students in Los Angeles, my speech celebrating the success of our scholars was tinged with a mix of sadness and anger. As I reflected on our collective progress, I had to caution our community about the fight that we have ahead of us.
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Coffee giant Starbucks is in the midst of controversy due to allegations that the company banned Pride decorations in its stores during Pride month, and some customers are beginning to protest. Read on »
Vonté Abrams is an Atlanta-based writer, visual concept artist, classical singer, spiritualist, and “LGBTQ+ philosophe.” They recently added the role of brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton to this impressive list, and even got to sing in the choir for Sam Smith’s stunning debut of “Gloria” on Saturday Night Live. Read on »
From Hulu and 20th Digital Studio, Jagged Mind is a new queer horror film starring Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Shannon Woodward. The film follows Billie (Richardson-Sellers), a woman who suffers from dramatic memory loss and threatening visions as she navigates her budding relationship with the mysterious Alex (Woodward). When Billie finds herself trapped in a time loop, she must go to extreme lengths to break the cycle and reclaim her freedom. Read on »
Rose Montoya, a transgender activist and social media influencer, will not be invited back to the White House after she posted a video of herself topless with two shirtless trans men at last weekend’s White House Pride Month celebration. Read on »
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LGBTQ+ young people want and need kind communities — and most say they don’t have one, according to a new study from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. 
Cape Cod and movies don't automatically go together in many people's minds. But the Provincetown International Film Festival — going on 25 years and kicking off its opening night on Wednesday and closing on Sunday — has established itself as one of the nation's preeminent film events. And being held in Ptown, PIFF naturally has a very queer bent. This year, attendees will witness legends like Billy Porter, Julio Torres, and Megan Stalter honored, and filmmaker Bruce LaBruce is receiving the "Filmmaker on the Edge" award from none other than PIFF's resident artist, icon of icons John Waters. 
I, like many LGBTQ+ Americans, are feeling lately like a small minority of vocal extremists have hijacked the American flag, starting with the most recent former president, who’s now only known to me as the 
The Associated Press wants no TERFs on its turf — the term, that is. 
Big Freedia is everywhere these days. 
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a partial victory for a college athlete who said he was kicked off his college track team and had his scholarship revoked because team members perceived him to be gay. 
A $100,000 donation from HBO was announced on Wednesday for regional, national, and local LGBTQ+ organizations in conjunction with the Emmy, Peabody, and 
Illinois has become the first state to enact what’s being called a ban on book bans. 
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I’ve met a lot of college graduates in my life. This shouldn’t come as a surprise: I’m the executive director and CEO of Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students. But as I stood before an audience celebrating the 2023 Point graduating students in Los Angeles, my speech celebrating the success of our scholars was tinged with a mix of sadness and anger. As I reflected on our collective progress, I had to caution our community about the fight that we have ahead of us.
Coffee giant 
From Hulu and 20th Digital Studio, 
Rose Montoya, a 
