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The Ali Forney Center finally owns a shelter—and a witchy fundraiser helped

The opening of Casa Cecilia, named for the late trans icon, Cecilia Gentili, marks a new turning point for the nonprofit helping at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, which has been helped by a Halloween fundraiser.

How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

Gay Man in 'Ex-Gay' Billboard's Counter-Ad: 'I Was Born Gay'

Nonprofit Planting Peace teamed up with the South African model used in an 'ex-gay' billboard to refute the hateful message in a big way.

Lady Bunny Bashes Republicans for Drag Bans, But Says Democrats Aren't Innocent Either

Lady Bunny talks about her holiday special, Lady Bunny: A Very Blue X-Mas, as well as her thoughts on drag bans and the political landscape.

More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

Queer Music Thrived at Nashville's Love Rising LGBTQ+ Benefit Concert

The star-studded event saw acts like Allison Russell, Maren Morris, Brittany Howard, and more raise over $400,000 for Tennessee LGBTQ+ groups.

North Carolina Drag Show Postponed After Man Arrested Over Death Threats

The man allegedly made a fake Facebook profile to send the threats to organizers.

A Texas university president banned drag and compared it to blackface. Students are taking the case to the Supreme Court

The school’s religious president characterized drag shows as misogynistic and compared them to blackface performances.

Drag Musical 'Pageant' to Close Early Off-Broadway

The campy comedy, which stars men as female beauty contestants, has thrown in the tiara.

University President Who Banned Drag May Have Violated Texas Law

In a matter some might call ironic, the conservative administrator’s unilateral action banning drag performance from campus may violate a free expression law signed by the Republican governor.

HBO Donates $100K to LGBTQ+ Groups in States Where ‘We’re Here' Filmed

The donations will go to advocacy groups that support the LGBTQ+ community in their states.

Peppermint Talks 'Best Sex' and the Inspiration Behind Her New EP

"It's so important to be able to destigmatize the relationships between trans people and their partners," says the Drag Race favorite. 

Tangerine Summers, Beloved Georgia Drag Queen, Has Died

Summers, who lived in Macon, Ga., had one of the longest drag careers in the region.

21 photos of drag performers raising money — and the roof — for sober charities

Drag queens live it up in this queer, sober backyard drag pageant that raises tens of thousands for charity.

WATCH Behind the Scenes with Kinky Boots

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein discuss their upcoming stage musical adaptation of Kinky Boots with director Jerry Mitchell and stars Billy Porter and Stark Sands.

Drag Race's Mariah: White Queens & Producers Must Fight Racism Harder

Do more to address toxic fan culture, said the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars contestant.

Nazis, Patriot Front Converge at a Drag Bingo at Texas Church

Hundreds of right-wing extremists, Nazis, members of the Proud Boys, and Patriot Front all joined to protest the church's drag bingo event.

Drag Me to the Catskills: A weekend of camp and comedy in the woods

Lady Bunny, Thorgy Thor, Mrs. Kasha Davis, and more drag stars take over the Catskills in June.

Drag Queen Barbra Seville Trolls Arizona Loser Kari Lake

Seville, who called out the Arizona governor candidate for hypocrisy, took inspiration from an iconic Game of Thrones scene.

The Military Ignores Its History With Drag and Queer Vets

While the military forgets its drag show past, it's also denying reparations for those wrongly and adversely affected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Drag Race’s Jaremi Carey and Friend on Dragging Out the Vote

How Drag Race alum Jaremi Carey and gal-pal Jackie Huba are using drag to get queers and young people to the polls this November.