Democrat consultants tell politicians to stop using terms like 'LGBTQIA' and 'cisgender'
Consulting firm Third Way released a list of words it believes Democratic politicians should avoid, including "LGBTQIA."
August 22, 2025
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cultural appropriation
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."
January 3, 2025
Is 'Isle of Dogs' Cultural Appropriation?
Is Wes Anderson's latest feature problematic in its depiction of Japanese culture? Pride.com editor in chief Raffy Ermac joins Jessie and Tracy to discuss.
April 5, 2018
Isn't Everything Basically Appropriation of Gay Culture?
"Dieting is ours. Please stop doing it."
November 21, 2016
Piers Morgan says Beyoncé is 'culturally appropriating Marilyn Monroe'
The TV personality reacted to Beyoncé's recent Levi's commercial.
August 7, 2025
Macklemore Takes Aim at Miley Cyrus in 'White Privilege II'
The pansexual singer is called out in one of the song's verses about cultural appropriation.
January 24, 2016
Murphy Brown Star Jokes About Being Gay and Indian on Stephen Colbert
Actor Nik Dodani tackled coming out, cultural appropriation, and STI testing on the late-night show.
September 29, 2018
Activists Create an 'Authentic Caucasian' Halloween Costume
Two queer activists are flipping the script on the conversation about culturally appropriative costumes in an eye-opening way.
October 31, 2016
Laverne Cox Schools Critics Disappointed in Kylie Jenner Response
The trans actress says she was taken by surprise Sunday when asked on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live to comment on white stars 'culturally appropriating' black culture.
July 15, 2015
Jesse Williams's BET Speech Was Important, But Not Novel
Jesse Williams's speech on BET last weekend wasn't just for black people -- it was the speech America needed to hear and act on, including LGBT Americans.
July 1, 2016
Marc Jacobs's Infuriating Response to Dreadlock Controversy
His decision to feature models with dreadlocks may have been questionable, but there's little debating the cluelessness that came after.
September 17, 2016
Lawmaker Might Punish University for Talking About Racism on Grindr
Talking about racism on Grindr is apparently grounds for losing your university's funding.
July 13, 2016
'The Advocates' Podcast: 'Love, Simon' vs. 'Call Me by Your Name'
Was Love, Simon better than Call Me by Your Name? Pride.com editor in chief Raffy Ermac joins Jessie and Tracy to discuss.
April 3, 2018
Have Hipsters Broken Your Lesbian Gaydar?
Women looking for other women have a new challenge these days, says one writer for The New York Times.
January 1, 2017
Does Discriminating Make Them Do Drugs?
LGBT people may have a higher rate of substance abuse because they use drugs and alcohol to cope with discrimination, according to a new issue brief from the Center for American Progress.
March 11, 2012
Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban
The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.
October 21, 2025
The Last Days of Transface
Even during these dark political days, positive change is happening, writes trans director Pooya Mohseni.
July 26, 2018
Gay Men Call Each Other 'Girl.' You Got a Problem With That?
When everything is problematic, it can seem like nothing really matters.
May 10, 2018
You Can Now Buy Rainbow Swastika T-Shirts, But Please — Don’t
A T-shirt company has released pro-LGBT swastika designs, much to the alarm of Jewish groups.
August 7, 2017
Gaya International Airport will keep 'GAY' code, despite conservative push to change it
The airport in Gaya, India will keep its "GAY" three-letter code despite numerous requests to change it.
August 7, 2025
Op-ed: Are You Being Served -- Medically?
Two small steps from the federal government could make trips to medical professionals a little more, well, professional.
September 24, 2014