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Steven Ostrow, creator of NYC's legendary Continental Baths, dead at 91

An accomplished operatic singer, Ostrow is best known for the gay bathhouse where Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, and others launched their careers performing to naked gay men.

Scores of Men Arrested at 'Gay' Bathhouse in Egypt

A late-night raid of a Cairo bathhouse included a humiliating march in the nude to police vans outside.

26 Acquitted in Egypt's 'Gay' Bathhouse Raid

Acquittals are rare in Egypt, and prosecutors have already filed an appeal. Meanwhile, attorneys for the acquitted men are seeking their release.

26 'Gay' Men Arrested at Cairo Bathhouse Caged for Court Appearance

The men who were arrested December 2 appeared in court Sunday, weeping and asking for belief in their innocence.

Swiss Film Fest Fires Egyptian Journalist for Role in Bathhouse Raid

Journalist Mona Iraqi is accused of setting up a raid on a gay bathhouse in Cairo that has 26 men now facing prison sentences.

Being a Gay Man in Egypt Is 'Dangerous and Thrilling'

Egypt's president has put the entire LGBT population on notice that its members are targets. In December dozens of gay men felt the heel of his government's boot during a bathhouse raid.

Egyptian Police Arrest 7 for Raising Rainbow Flag at Concert

The pro-LGBT demonstration occurred at a performance by Mashrou' Leila, which has a gay frontman.

Was Apology From Toronto Police to LGBT Community Too Late?

Pride Toronto's clash with Black Lives Matter brought up some old skeletons in the closet of the city's LGBT history.

Barry Manilow reminisces about early gay bathhouse performances with Bette Midler

The formative performances at gay bathhouses helped launch the careers of both superstars.

To Have Better Gay Sex, Let’s Queer Consent

The rules can be different when it comes to queer pleasure, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't always be ethical.

Filming, Caregiving, and Fighting: Your #DayInLGBT Diary

The second part of our diary series, capturing the #DayInLGBT.

Celebrating classic gay literature: The best LGBTQ+ books

Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.

Traveling, Legislating, and Moving: Your Diary Entries for #DayInLGBT

The third and final part of our diary series, capturing the #DayInLGBT.

Can Bathhouses Survive the Age of Grindr?

Bathhouses were popular queer spaces that have seen a sharp decline in recent years. Can they withstand the test of time and technology? 

Op-ed: Finding Haven In Gay Saunas

Some say the writing is on the wall for gay bathhouses, but is that really true?

30 Infamous Police Raids of Gay Bars and Bathhouses

Crackdowns by law enforcement have shaped the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the U.S. and worldwide.

Egyptian 'Gay Wedding' Video Participants Get Reduced Sentences

All eight men involved in a Nile riverboat ceremony have won shorter sentences on appeal.