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Jacob Tierney discusses HIV diagnosis, recovery and queer storytelling
Jacob Tierney candidly recounts his HIV diagnosis, near-fatal health complications and why he prioritizes openness in his work
How Dave Chappelle argues Republicans turned his trans comedy into a political tool
Comedian Dave Chappelle told NPR he resents GOP figures who used his trans-related material as political ammunition, while defending his own intent and responding to backlash
Dominican sisters challenge New York’s long-term care gender identity mandates
A Westchester hospice run by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne has taken legal action, arguing that new state rules on gender identity and facility policies conflict with their faith-based mission.
Hudson Williams heats up Peloton’s Let Yourself Go campaign
Hudson Williams brings the heat to Peloton in a minute-long ad that blends choreography, raw sweat and a message about movement
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Short documentary on transgender service members earns Emmy nod
A documentary following Army Major Erica Vandal and the Talbott v. USA lawsuit earned an Emmy nomination, spotlighting the human cost of the trans military ban
Celebrating Quentin Lee: Ethan Mao, Margin Films, and CinemASIANamerica
A fresh take on Quentin Lee’s Ethan Mao and the filmmaker’s CinemASIANamerica series that revisits bold queer Asian-American stories
Weekly roundup of queer celebrity moments and cultural beats
Quick, candid takes on queer celebrity moments, from chef cameos to podcast chemistry
Why a Happiest Season sequel would harm queer storytelling
A candid plea against a Happiest Season sequel from inside the queer community
How the Charlie Kirk Act could reshape free speech and protest on Tennessee campuses
Tennessee lawmakers approved the Charlie Kirk Act to prevent campus disruption of speakers and to protect faculty speech, raising concerns about effects on protest and LGBTQ+ communities
Practical Magic 2: Owens family returns with new cast and release date
Practical Magic 2 revives the Owens family and hands the broom to a younger generation while keeping the original charm
Why a last-minute podcast cancellation matters for queer people of faith
A canceled interview became a public lesson about responsibility, religious conditioning, and why visibility matters for queer women in midlife
Caitlyn Jenner on identity, sports and political alliances: what she said and why it matters
Caitlyn Jenner opened up about biology, politics and personal controversies in interviews that have reignited debate about transgender rights and public responsibility
Pillow princess explained: touch me not, service top and compatibility
A concise guide to pillow princess identity, compatible partners, and respectful communication
Azzi Fudd to Dallas: how the 2026 WNBA draft amplified rookie salaries and queer representation
Azzi Fudd goes to the Dallas Wings as the No. 1 pick, Olivia Miles follows at No. 2, rookie pay jumps under a new CBA and the draft highlighted both international talent and increased queer representation
Lee signs resolution naming June 2026 nuclear family month in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved a resolution declaring June 2026 “Nuclear Family Month,” prompting debate over its intent and impact
How a heatwave and celebrity gym moments are heating up social media
A blistering heatwave plus a parade of sweaty celebrity posts have combined to make feeds feel like a midweek rush — here’s who’s turning up the temperature
Taurus season 2026: redefine security and follow two core values
This guide explains why Taurus season asks for an inner definition of security, how Uranus shifting out of Taurus changes the landscape, and what to do during the Full Moon on May 1 and the New Moon on May 16
How a student-led robotics initiative is creating queer-inclusive STEM spaces
A Tempe high school robotics club created Rainbow Robotics to connect queer youth with hands-on STEM opportunities and build inclusive teams across Arizona
Trump photo-op and budget proposal spotlight gender extremism in policy debates
A staged photo-op and a federal funding plan have converged to raise questions about how gender-related issues are framed in security policy
How Top Chef shaped a visible lineage of queer chefs
Read an insider’s portrait of Melissa King and a guide to tasting the food or seeing the work of Top Chef’s queer alumni
White House budget seeks new FBI focus on gender-related ‘extremism’
The White House budget request links a rise in FBI counterterrorism resources to new priorities including what it calls gender extremism, prompting advocacy groups to warn of politicized surveillance
Melania Trump denies connection to Jeffrey Epstein as Paolo Zampolli and Amanda Ungaro surface
Melania Trump stepped forward with a short statement denying any relationship to Jeffrey Epstein after reporting tied Paolo Zampolli and Amanda Ungaro to a chain of events now attracting renewed attention
Pure explores Black cotillion and queer identity with Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes
Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes star in Pure, a feature debut that brings Black cotillion and queer identity into focus
Parents challenge New Richmond school bathroom policy in federal court
A newly formed parents’ association has taken the New Richmond School District to federal court, alleging a violation of Title IX over restroom and locker room access for students
Settlement requires National Park Service to rehang Pride flag at Stonewall
A coalition of preservation and LGBTQ+ groups won a settlement that obliges the National Park Service to restore and maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall, underscoring the site’s historical significance and the legal limits on symbolic erasure
Trump tax message contrasts with DoorDash visit to the White House
A DoorDash driver was brought to the White House to personify a tax policy benefit, but the moment ended up revealing a different aspect of the political theater