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Controversy brews on Bluesky over anti-trans interloper ban

Jesse Singal’s anti-trans views have made him the most blocked user on Bluesky, but that's not enough for some LGBTQ+ users seeking a post-X safe space.

Bill Maher Causes Uproar for Saying the N Word

HBO deemed the remarks "inexcusable," and activists are calling for the talk show host to be fired.

Meta slammed for 'disturbing'  AI profiles, including a fake Black queer mother

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

Should Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black Be Commodifying Their Baby?

An Instagram post sponsored by Pampers has sparked criticism and debate over ethics in rainbow advertising.

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TikTok 'Shadow-Banned' LGBTQ+ Hashtags in Several Languages

The company admitted to restricting several terms.

Lil Nas X Calls Out BET Awards for 'Zero Nominations' Again

It's the second year in a row that Lil Nas X has been snubbed by the BET Awards.

What is RedNote? The TikTok alternative that doesn't allow showing skin or LGBTQ+ content

With heavy censorship of bodies and LGBTQ+ topics, RedNote might not be everything TikTok refugees are seeking.

Milo Yiannopoulos No Longer With Ye's Presidential Campaign

There are reports that the "ex-gay" troll was fired, but he says it was a mutual parting of the ways.

Richard Grenell Upset Gays, White Men 'Weren't Considered' for SCOTUS

Out Trump ally Richard Grenell is making a disingenuous argument in the wake of Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation.

CW's Batwoman Ruby Rose Is the Most Dangerous Woman on the Internet

Searching for the lesbian star of the upcoming superhero show will take users to more malicious sites than any other celebrity name.  

Pride Fireworks Attack Near L.A. Remains Unsolved

The victims were taking part in a silent disco ball in Hermosa Beach.

Party Charged White Straight Men 6 Times as Much as LGBTQ+ Attendees

Event organizers say they put a pay scale in place for their events -- charging white straight men the most -- due to the unfair economic imbalance in society.

Elon Musk Slammed for Sharing Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Feminist Meme

The image posted on Musk's Twitter account makes fun of several social justice causes from queer rights to reproductive rights and Black Lives Matter.

Austin Wolf on Porn, Racism, and His Own Questionable Twitter Exchange

Wolf slammed a fellow gay porn star for racist comments on social media, but he would soon make some ugly statements of his own. 

For Black Gay Men, HIV Is a Perfect Storm

The day after Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, amfAR's Greg Millett reminds us that it will take more than 24 hours to tackle all of the issues that cause HIV infection among black gay and bisexual men.

Companies Pull Ads From Facebook to Combat Racist, Homophobic Speech

After years of  anti-queer, anti-trans, and racist rhetoric, companies are placing billions of their ad dollars elsewhere. But will it last? 

Tom Holland’s Gay Sex Scene in 'The Crowded Room' Defended by Fans

A homophobic backlash ensued on social media with people using "#notmySpiderman" against Tom Holland.

Sir Ian McKellen parties with shirtless twunks in London

The 85-year-old actor attended an event with 10 DJs and a darkroom - we have the details.

Forget to Test for HIV? Grindr Will Now Remind You

The gay dating app will send reminders to users to get tested.

Op-ed: Making Facebook's 'About Me' About Me

How a more gender spectrum-friendly Facebook came to be.