The Life and Legacy of Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer died at age 84 today, leaving behind a body of work that changed not only the LGBTQ community,…
Marie Cau Elected First Openly Transgender Mayor in France
Marie Cau made history by becoming the first openly transgender person to be elected as mayor in France. Cau is…
Disney and Pixar Release “Out” Featuring the Studio’s First Gay Main Character
For years now, Disney has been accused of purposefully excluding the LGBTQ community from its lineup of characters. Within the…
Frameline Film Festival Returns this June in a Digital Format
The popular San Fransisco LGBTQ+ film festival, Frameline, returns this June in partnership with the Castro Theatre. Because of lockdown…
Costa Rica to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage on May 26th
Costa Rica, the Central American nation known for its gorgeous beaches, lush jungles, and abundant wildlife, is about to be…
The Awesome Drag Art by Timmery on Instagram
Timmery is a writer, designer, and artist based in Nashville. She rose to prominence in the fashion world with her…
Pride 2020 in New York City Will be Celebrated on TV and Online
Although New York City’s live, annual pride parade and celebration was cancelled because of the coronavirus, the event will continue…
Pulitzer Prize Winners in 2020 Include Two Queer Black Men
The winners of the 2020 Pulitzer Prizes include two queer men of color. The first is Michael R. Jackson, who…
Anti-LGBTQ Crimes Spike in Puerto Rico with 5 Recent Murders
The Human Rights Campaign has reported that there have been 10 murders against LGBTQ people in just 15 months in…
The European Union Must Take Action to Stop the Anti-LGBTQ Movement In Poland
Previously, we reported that cities and regions around Poland are declaring themselves as “LGBT-Fee” zones, and trying to “rid themselves…
Sex and the coronavirus? What you need to know!
The Salt Lake Tribune reports some (basically) good news today. According to a study from the University of Utah that…
Trump Administration Set to Remove LGBTQ Medical Protections
During Obama’s administration, the section 1557 provision was instituted, which provided protection to the LGBTQ community and women from discrimination…
Commemorate Lesbian Visibility Week with DIVA
DIVA media group, along with The Advocate, and Kantar, have released the findings from a new survey of LGBTQ+ women.…
Lambda Literary Needs Your Help
Lambda Literary, the premiere LGBTQ nonprofit for literature, needs your help. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the organization was forced…
5 Streaming Services with LGBTQ+ Collections
With everyone stuck at home, streaming movies and TV shows have become the national pastime. Over the last five years,…
Mental Health Resources For LGBTQ People During the Coronavirus Quarantine
This is a tough time for everyone, but especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Many people traveled home to be with…
FDA Eases Restrictions for Gay Men Donating Blood and Antibodies
According to NBC News, a man who had recovered from the COVID-19 infection was in the perfect position to donate…
Idaho Enacts Two Laws Discriminating Against Transgender People
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed two anti-transgender bills into law yesterday, despite the global pandemic. The first, House Bill 500,…
LGBTQ Spring and Summer Events Update
As everyone knows, the coronavirus is disrupting numerous high profile events, including many of the year’s largest LGBTQ prides and…
New York State Park to be Named After LGBTQ Legend Marsha P. Johnson
East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is about to make history. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the park will…
Housing Discrimination Against Gay Couples Deemed Unconstitutional in Hong Kong
According to the South China Morning Post, a Judge in Hong Kong just deemed it unconstitutional for the government to…
Washington Blade Reporter Detained by ICE Has Been Released!
UPDATE (March 4, 2020) This just in from the Wahington Blade! U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday released from…
Pete Buttigieg Drops Out of Presidential Race
On Sunday night, Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the presidential race. After winning the Iowa Primary, and coming in a…
Jamaica’s Anti-LGBTQ Law Deemed Incompatible with Basic Human Rights
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) ruled yesterday that Jamaica’s colonial-era ban on same-sex relations, known as the “anti-buggery”…
Is Starbucks an LGBTQ Friend or Foe?
Starbucks is in a bit of a predicament at the moment. The company just released an ad in the UK…
Indonesia Drafts Terrifying Anti-LGBTQ Law
According to the Jakarta Post, Indonesia’s government has just drafted a bill demanding “family resilience.” The bill claims that homosexuality…
What’s Up with Poland Hating LGBTQ People?
A new wave of controversy has arrived as the town of Saint-Jean-de-Braye in France suspends its Sister City status with…
Texas Sues California Over Travel Ban to States that Discriminate Against LGBTQ People
Back in 2017, California enacted a law, known as Assembly Bill 1887, that bars state-sponsored travel for state employees to…
Hair Love Wins Oscar for Best Animated Short Film
The film Hair Love has just won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. Though only a little under seven…
South Dakota House Passes Transphobic Bill
The South Dakota House of Representatives just passed HB1057, legislation that bars transgender youth and their parents from making decisions…