Desiree Guerrero

President Trump speaks onstage at the 2026 GOP National Convention

Elections

Trump’s wild GOP convention speech was a ratings failure

Apparently TV viewers were not into watching Trump pledge allegiance to himself or doom non-voters “to hell.”

Desiree Guerrero

Sep 11, 2026

National

Trump’s $5,000 stimulus check promise is an immediate flop

The wild pledge to give every American $5K if Republicans retain control of Congress causes major backlash within the GOP.

Desiree Guerrero

Sep 10, 2026

States

Alabama’s new library rules target every book about transgender people

Libraries have until October 1 to restrict young people’s access to transgender-related books or face a state funding freeze.

Desiree Guerrero

Sep 04, 2026

National

Trump DOJ tried to force California to ban trans girls from sports. A judge said no

The Supreme Court may allow states to exclude transgender athletes, but that does not mean California must do so, a federal judge ruled.

Desiree Guerrero

Sep 03, 2026

Point Foundation scholars attend the National Leadership Conference in Los Angeles in July 2026

Education

Many LGBTQ+ students can’t afford college. Thankfully, there’s Point Foundation

The nonprofit has been helping queer and trans students overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams for 25 years.

Desiree Guerrero

Sep 01, 2026

a small yellow pill with a B and L on it sitting next to a dime

Health

A new once-daily pill to treat HIV just got the FDA’s green light

Bixlenvo offers a simplified option for patients whose HIV is under control but who can’t use current single-pill treatments.

Desiree Guerrero

Aug 31, 2026

Becky Pepper-Jackson and AB Hernandez and Parker Tirrell

Print Issue

Meet 3 transgender student-athletes fighting for the right to play

These teen girls just wanted to participate, but the Trump administration decided to wage war on them rather than address other vital issues in this country.

Desiree Guerrero

Aug 24, 2026

Tony Powell in a locker room scene from The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel

Arts & Entertainment

A closeted soccer star escaped to a WeHo motel. A new doc sparked what came next

Over 40 years ago, Tony Powell left the U.K. for a new life in West Hollywood.The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel explores just what, or who, he was running from.

Desiree Guerrero

Aug 20, 2026

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Desiree Guerrero

Apparently TV viewers were not into watching Trump pledge allegiance to himself or doom non-voters “to hell.”

The wild pledge to give every American $5K if Republicans retain control of Congress causes major backlash within the GOP.

Libraries have until October 1 to restrict young people’s access to transgender-related books or face a state funding freeze.

The Supreme Court may allow states to exclude transgender athletes, but that does not mean California must do so, a federal judge ruled.

The nonprofit has been helping queer and trans students overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams for 25 years.

Bixlenvo offers a simplified option for patients whose HIV is under control but who can’t use current single-pill treatments.

These teen girls just wanted to participate, but the Trump administration decided to wage war on them rather than address other vital issues in this country.

Over 40 years ago, Tony Powell left the U.K. for a new life in West Hollywood.The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel explores just what, or who, he was running from.