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The 2024 elections are severely impacting transgender people's mental and physical health

As the November elections approach, 67 percent of transgender people are proactively making plans to change their use of gender-affirming care.

Blogger power

In recent years LGBT bloggers have had a major impact on public discourse, both nationally and internationally, and the gay blogosphere continues to grow.

When hate speech becomes accepted

Mel Gibson's tirade against Jews, Mitt Romney's "tar baby" comment, Ann Coulter's "fag" dig at Bill Clinton--how has American discourse become so poisoned? Can hate speech be "reclaimed"?

Zachary Quinto Steps Into the Shoes of a Larger Than Life Gay Icon

In his London stage debut, The Boys in the Band star will portray firebrand thinker Gore Vidal.

I Was Recently Informed I'm Not a Transsexual

Our vernacular is evolving -- especially when it comes to discussing LGBTQ lives -- but not fast enough for some impatient folks. 

Is State Department's 'Natural Law' Effort Code for Homophobia?

The department's plan to establish a commission to look at human rights through a "natural law" lens has activists concerned.

Maddow Beats Trump (With GOP-Inspired Poetry)

“I would like to honor their concerns the only way I know how. By expressing them,” said the MSNBC host.

Federal Judge Slaps Down Suit Against All 'Homosexuals'

'A federal court is not a forum for debate or discourse on theological matters,' chided the judge.

Rachel Maddow Blasts Elon Musk's X for Misinformation Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rachel Maddow called out design flaws on X, as misinformation and dubious account promotions fuel the Israel-Gaza War discourse.

Billionaires Trump, Zuckerberg, and Musk join forces to crush America's enduring decency

Mark Zuckerberg brazenly mimics Elon Musk, ditching safety on its platforms, and putting Trump sycophant Dana White on its board, writes John Casey.


Coulter uses 'f' word to mock Dems, gays

Finishing up a presentation on Friday at the Conservative Political Action Convention, right-wing pundit Ann Coulter referred to Democratic Party presidential nominee John Edwards as a "f****t."

‘Sebastian’ Sundance 2024 review: A refreshing queer exercise in self-exploitation

Sex work becomes the nexus point of introspection & exploration in this daring film.

11 Ideas on Stopping Violence From a Gun-Owning Gay

R. Kyle Alagood owns firearms and supports strong gun safety laws.

How Barack Obama's Sexuality Became a News Topic in 2023: Report

A 1982 letter and unsupported claims have stoked speculative fires among conservative circles about Obama.

George Takei Wants to Know: Are You Afraid of PDA?

He shared a video that he says should help end "the ick factor" in public discourse.

Op-ed: Excising That Word

Two words have been conflated with trans identities, and those words have hijacked much of the discourse.

Investor Robert Mercer Cuts Ties With Yiannopoulos, Breitbart

"Actions of and statements by Mr. Yiannopoulos have caused pain and divisiveness undermining the open and productive discourse that I had hoped to facilitate," Mercer wrote.

What LGBTQ+ people should know about Meta’s new rules

Exploring the consequences of rolling back Instagram and Facebook’s content moderation policies.

French Activist Left Brain-dead After Attack

Eighteen-year-old Clement Meric has been left brain-dead after skinheads attacked him in central Paris.

Child Rapper’s Viral Transphobic Song Shocks Audiences

While TikTok appears to have deleted the video from its platform, X has not.

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Rights Worldwide

Dina Titus's GLOBE Act would require the U.S. to document persecution abroad and assure access to asylum.