Today, President Biden signed an executive order to reverse Trump’s transgender military ban in yet another win for equality. With Biden’s policy, trans people are able to openly serve in the United States military. According to CNN, Biden stated, “This is reinstating a position that the previous commanders, as well as the secretaries, have supported. And what I’m doing is enabling all qualified Americans to serve their country in uniform.” The ban on transgender people serving in the military was just one of Trump’s many homophobic and anti-LGBTQ actions. Most notable was Trump’s choice for Vice President, Mike Pence, who…
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On Thursday, January 21st, the FDA approved a new drug treatment to help those who are infected with HIV. Rather than taking a daily pill, the new regimen involves getting 2 shots, once a month. The shots in question are Cabotogravir and Rilpivirine, which together create the treatment called Cabenuva. Cabenuva is expected to greatly help those with HIV. Not only will it make it easier for patients to not miss their doses, but it’s better for their mental health, as they’re not reminded about HIV on a daily basis, nor do they need to go to a pharmacy to…
Just one day after Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States, he’s already enacting numerous executive orders to help heal our nation. Yesterday, Biden signed America back onto the Paris Climate Agreement and put an end to the Keystone Pipeline. Today, Biden is focusing his energy on civil rights. First on his list was demanding the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s historic Bostock v. Clayton County ruling. While the verdict was handed down during the summer of 2020, the Trump administration never enforced it. Now, all federal agencies must protect LGBTQ people’s rights. There are also hopes…
The adult entertainment website Mr. Man collects the hottest images and clips of male celebrities from movies and TV. Each year, the site also puts out a ranking of the most searched celebrities, based on page-clicks on their site. And now, as the decade came to a close, Mr. Man is releasing the top-searched steamy, dreamy male celebs of the decade. Can you guess who made the list? 5.) Michele Morrone ~ 147,797 searches Steamy Projects: 365 Days The movie 365 Days, which was released last year, was bashed by critics as being…quite bad. Variety even called it, “Thoroughly…
Rachel Levine, who is currently serving as Pennsylvania’s Health Secretary, has been chosen by Joe Biden to be his assistant secretary of health. Levine has a long history of medicine and public service. She’s Harvard educated and attended the Tulane School of Medicine. She was a pediatrician by trade, and later became a Pennsylvania physician general, as well as holding her spot as the state’s Health Secretary. According to NBC News, Biden said of Levine, “Dr. Rachel Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic — no matter their zip code,…
Last year, the superhero-themed drag show Drag ‘N Drive premiered as a drive-in style performance to help brighten everyone’s lives during the devastating pandemic. The super queens have decided to return for a new tour, Drive ‘N Drag Saves 2021. The show stars a super Bianca Del Rio, along with the supergalactic Aquaria; the luminous Asia O’Hara; the incredible she-hulk Kameron Michaels; the dazzling Naomi Smalls; the winged warrior Plastique; and the seductive villain, Violet Chachki, and will be making nine stops around the nation. https://vimeo.com/494240040 Tour dates include: o   Feb 19-20: Sugarloaf Mills in Atlanta o   Feb 23-24: Westfield Brandon in…
Out & Equal, a nonprofit that specializes in fostering equality and diversity in the workplace, has just announced that JPMorgan Chase has made a $1 million dollar investment in the organization. According to Out & Equal’s CEO, Erin Uritus, the bulk of the funding will go towards the organization’s program to help more trans people enter the workforce. The money will help foster trans equality programs, career development initiatives, and even go towards building toolkits, resources, and training packages for employers. This isn’t JPMorgan Chase’s only donation to LGBTQ nonprofits. Uritus stated, “I’m very thankful that JPMorgan Chase has stepped…
Savvy travelers love the hilarious and irreverent comedian, Pam Ann. She’s known for her hot takes on airlines, the lives of cabin crew, and all the biggest news in the travel industry. However, like everyone else, she’s been out of the skies since the pandemic began. On January 28th, Pam Ann returns for her first new live show, PAMDEMIC! premiering at Hunters Nightclub Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale. I was lucky enough to chat with the seasoned comedian to ask about life during the pandemic, and to learn what she has planned for her triumphant return. Before we get to…
Palm Spring’s historic INNdulge gay resort is currently for sale. The property has been listed on LoopNet for $10,800,000. The 31-room resort also has a gorgeous courtyard, large pool, manicured grounds, and stunning views of the nearby San Jacinto Mountains. Jon Jackson, the resort’s current owner, has also made it clear that they want the new owners to keep the resort an LGBTQ property. They have also stated that they’ve spent the last decade investing in renovations, creating a balance of modern luxury with retro style. This could be a great opportunity to purchase a resort hotel at a discount.…
A new children’s book, Pepito Has a Doll will be released on January 20th. The book focuses on the life of young Pepito, whose only friend in the world is his doll Lola. However, fearing that others will make fun of him, Pepito has to hide his doll from the world. But one day, a new boy arrives at school, and a friendship emerges! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N41UZ5eJ7uM&feature=emb_logo The story is a powerful teaching tool for parents and children, showing that everyone is different and unique, and that it’s a wonderful thing. The book is also bilingual, being written in both Spanish and…
On Friday, December 18th, Switzerland passed a bill in favor of allowing same-sex marriage, an initiative that’s been seven long years in the making. Registered partnerships have been legal in the country since 2007, but now the Swiss House and Senate have passed a bill in favor of allowing same-sex marriage as well. Along with allowing marriage, the bill also made it legal for transgender people to legally change their names. Activists are saying this is a huge milestone for LGBTQ rights and is one step closer to making the entire continent of Europe a welcoming place for diversity and…
Adrian Tam, a 28-year-old LGBTQ Asian American, beat out his Republican opponent, Nicholas Ochs, for Hawaii’s Statehouse District 22 seat. Tam’s opponent, Nicholas Ochs, is the founder of the Hawaii chapter of the racist, sexist, homophobic, and totalitarian hate group, The Proud Boys. Fortunately, most of the voters on the Hawaiian island of Oahu didn’t like Ochs’ views…he received only 29% of the vote. Tam is now the only openly LGBTQ member of Hawaii’s Statehouse and has pledged to put people over politics. However, Tam admitted to NBC News that the road to victory wasn’t easy. Ochs’ hateful supporters harassed…
Pete Buttigieg, the 2020 presidential candidate that took America by storm, has been nominated to be Joe Biden’s Secretary of Transportation in his Cabinet. If confirmed by the Senate, this would make Buttigieg the first openly-gay Cabinet member to be approved through the Senate. Biden sees many qualities in Buttigieg that would make him perfect for the job. For starters, his time as mayor means he knows how cities function. He knows the transportation issues that many cities face around the country as well as what tactics have and haven’t worked from his own experience. In fact, The United States…
Skier Hig Roberts recently revealed that he was gay to the New York Times. Roberts is a two-time national champion skier for the US Ski Team, and was an alternate for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Roberts detailed his struggles with his sexuality, claiming that the mental toll of being in the closest ultimately hindered his performance in the sport, leading him to retire in 2019 at the age of 28. However, according to Attitude, Roberts has a new take on life. He now lives in Norway, working in finance and is much happier. The magazine quoted him saying, “I am…
Drag legend Bianca Del Rio is teaming up with Peaches Christ to produce a drag retelling of the classic psycho-biddy What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Peaches Christ has long been a fan of horror and has been hosting horror movie nights for over twenty years. On December 19th and 20th, she will team up with Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio to bring the classic tale to a new generation. Not only will the two pay homage to the historic film, but they will also play with the notorious feud between the movie’s two stars, Bette Davis and Joan…
Deb Price, who wrote for The Detroit News, pitched an idea for an advice/opinion column written for the LGBTQ community. It was picked up and was syndicated, making it the first nationally syndicated LGBTQ column in America. Price rose to prominence in the early 90s when America was a very different place for the LGBTQ community. Gay men were in the middle of the AIDS crisis, words like transgender weren’t even understood yet, and the entire nation was drastically more homophobic than it is today. With her column, she was able to shine a light on the LGBTQ community that…
Singer and songwriter Cody Belew shot to fame after making it to the Top 8 of the popular singing competition show, The Voice. Since then, he’s become a seasoned performer and passionate advocate for LGBTQ equality. Belew, who is gay, also just launched a new country Christmas song titled ‘Hang Your Hat On My Christmas Tree’, which is set to be used in Paramount’s new LGBTQ holiday film, Dashing in December. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWeCkrg8VUU The film, which will simulcast on Paramount Network, TV Land, POP, and Logo on Sunday, December 13th, takes the classic holiday chick flick and turns it upside by…
The groundbreaking documentary Gay Chorus Deep South, which followed the San Fransisco Gay Men’s Chorus as they toured through the American South, is set to get a TV premiere on December 20th. The chorus director, Tim Seelig, along with numerous others in the ensemble, all had very personal, deeply moving reasons for partaking in the tour, and without giving anything away…the film proves to be one of the most poignant LGBTQ documentaries ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nc_VZr3Vdk Gay Chorus Deep South won an Audience Award at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. And with the…
Singer, actress, and activist, Cyndi Lauper, has announced that not even COVID can stop her annual holiday event, Home for the Holidays. The event, which will be online this year, will be filled with music, comedy, and uplifting stories of holiday cheer. This will be the show’s 10th year, and per tradition, it will be hosted by Lauper herself. Proceeds from the show go towards Lauper’s nonprofit, True Colors United, which helps homeless LGBTQ+ youth. This year’s show will feature big-name celebrities sharing their talents to help inspire and bring holiday joy to everyone. Special guests include: ADAM LAMBERT, AMANDA…
Comedic actress and legendary gay icon Fran Drescher is set to star in Lifetime’s new LGBTQ holiday movie, The Christmas Setup. In the film, Hugo heads home to Milwaukee for the holidays. But once he arrives, his mom (Drescher) decides to play a little matchmaking between him and his high school crush. Hugo is forced to question what’s truly important in his life and what direction his life should take. It looks like the perfect offering to add to your Christmas watch-list. Plus, with Drescher involved, there’s sure to be a good dose of humor and fun along with way.…
Revry, the 24/7 queer network, has just launched their new show Versus, hosted by comedy sensation Deven Green (who many will recognize as Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian). In each episode, two contestants face off in a series of bizarre challenges, from having to remember their own tweets from years ago, to having to answer bonkers questions like, “which animal breeds faster, bunnies or goats?” It’s also a quick program, with each episode running only around 5-7 minutes in length, making it the perfect way to pass the time in the subway, while cooking, or while on a quick…
A New York Christmas, which has just been released on Netflix, puts an LGBTQ twist on the famous film It’s a Wonderful Life (which itself was adapted from the short story, The Greatest Gift.) The story follows a woman about to be wed to the man she loves…until she stumbles across her guardian angel late one night in Central Park. Her angel allows her to see what her life could have been if she had the courage to remain with her first true love, Gabrielle. The movie was written, directed, and produced by first-generation filmmaker, Otoja Abit, who even has…
This year, Hollywood is offering a wonderful lineup of LGBTQ Christmas movies to make your holiday season jolly and bright. This new wave of inclusive filmmaking shows that Hollywood is making a real effort to be more diverse and share stories from various viewpoints. Better yet, portraying LGBTQ people in family-friendly holiday films helps normalize and destigmatize the gay community. It helps show that LGBTQ people are indeed worthy of love, happiness, and a good dose of holiday cheer, just like everyone else. Here’s your LGBTQ holiday movie calendar: A New York Christmas Wedding Netflix ~ Now Streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va9lkyBiTkc…
Ellen Page, best known for her performances in blockbusters like Juno and Inception, has revealed on Twitter that they are transgender and from now on will be known as Elliot Page. Page will now take he/they pronouns. In his Twitter post, Elliot wrote, “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they, and my name is Elliot. I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life.” https://twitter.com/TheElliotPage/status/1333820783655837701 In the post, Page not only made his announcement, but he also vowed to help other…
Orbitz, easily the most inclusive online travel agency, is once again showing their commitment to the LGBTQ community. This time, they’re teaming up with Jeremy Pope and Indya Moore, the stars in FX’s POSE. Together they’re launching #TheJourney project which is all about celebrating the people and places that have helped you come into your own. From supportive relatives to inspirational teachers and more, #TheJourney is all about giving thanks for the special people and places in your life. Orbitz is encouraging everyone to visit Orbitz.com/thejourney from December 1-6 so you can share your own story. Better yet, for every…
Being Seen is a new podcast that tackles the struggles, accomplishments, and unique intersectionality of queer black men. The podcast is presented by ViiV Healthcare (a healthcare company dedicated primarily to HIV research) and is hosted by Darnell Moore. Moore is a queer black activist, as well as the author of the bestselling memoir, No Ashes in the Fire, and has been featured in publications like The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Ebony, and more. On December 1st, Being Seen will launch an episode to coincide with World AIDS Day that will address the stigma and shame many in…
In 1999, a new film made its way around the festival circuit. It redefined what LGBTQ characters could be. And it had critics hailing its wit and humor. Before But I’m a Cheerleader, gay characters were often only seen in a negative light. Then, suddenly, this film showed queer characters as lovable, innocent protagonists. The film was also hysterically funny, with outstanding performances from stars Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall, as well as supporting actors like RuPaul, Mink Stole, and even Michelle Williams. The movie had its theatrical release in 2000, and now, 20 years later, the anniversary is being…
The LGBTQ History Project, a New England-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the voices of past queer icons, has just launched a new calendar that’s sure to make the perfect holiday gift to any LGBTQ person or ally on your list this year. The calendar is loaded with historical photos taken throughout the years, and each page offers fascinating information into queer history. For example, did you know that on October 13, 1982, Jerry Falwell and Virginia Apuzzo debated gay rights on national television during a segment on The Phil Donahue Show? Or how about that it was July…
Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week, which takes place from November 13-19 and leads up to November 20, which is National Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Awareness Week was created to help raise the visibility of trans people and to help enlighten and engage the public in order to destigmatize the trans community. This year, Transgender Awareness Week is starting off with a lawsuit. Lambda Legal, along with the help of others, is filing a federal lawsuit over West Virginia’s exclusion of gender-confirming care in the state’s Medicaid plan. The case, Fain vs. Crouch was officially filed yesterday,…
Lashana Lynch, who is about to star in the upcoming Bond film, has been named one of the Harper’s Bazaar ‘Women of the Year’. She holds this title alongside other women, such as Jane Fonda and Gillian Anderson. Lynch, who is best known for starring in Captain Marvel (and creating quite a stir about a potential Captain Marvel LGBTQ love interest) and appearing in the series Bulletproof, is about to make history when she stars in No Time to Die, alongside Daniel Craig. This will be the 25th Bond film and the first time a black woman is portraying Agent…