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Tegan Quin exposes the dark side of stan culture

Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan & Sara paints an absorbing and shocking portrait of the pitfalls of superstardom that hide in plain sight: "Our society is f*cked."

Transgender attorney who argued before Supreme Court explains why it was ‘my nightmare’

The film, Heightened Scrutiny, follows Chase Strangio as he prepares to argue in favor of gender-affirming care access for trans youth in U.S. v. Skrmetti at the high court, and captures the quiet radicalism of showing up.

Palestinian Authorities Arrest Over a Dozen LGBTQ Activists

The group alQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society sounded alarms after more than a dozen arrests.

Broadway Gets Royal Treatment With Princess Diana Musical

The musical that originated at La Jolla Playhouse focses on Diana's troubled marriage to Prince Charles. 

Media Matters Sues Far-Right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

In a pivotal legal battle over free speech, Media Matters confronts Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court, alleging unconstitutional retaliation in response to their reporting on social media platform X.

U.S. Coast Guard backtracks on acceptability of ‘potentially divisive’ swastikas & nooses

After intense backlash, the agency issued a new general order clarifying its position on hate symbols.

When Meghan Mentioned 'The Little Mermaid,' My Gay Heart Knew Her Pain

Queer people intuitively understand the pressures from family to conform for the sake of appearances. But in their hearts, they want more.

After alleged neo-Nazi named, X updates doxxing policy; now many Libs of TikTok posts violate it

A quiet update to the company's prohibition on releasing people's private information without their permission appears to complicate things for the account that constantly targets people.

George Santos Complains That He’s Being Bullied Out of Congress, Announces Own Expulsion Motion

During an early morning press conference, Santos claimed that he was the victim of bullying. He also said he's going to try to expell a Democratic lawmaker.

Clay and Lindsay are Gay -- Shock!

Dear gay celebrities: We know. We have eyes. We can tell. We don't need announcements like the one on People featuring the oh, so obviously gay Clay Aiken, shouting from the cover, "Yes, I'm Gay." Or of Lindsay Lohan's casual admission of her relationship with Samantha Ronson. Heck -- MTV News wrote, "Lindsay Lohan has made being a lesbian an afterthought."

Why the ladder to success was never meant to hold our weight

Opinion: As prestigious institutions tout their commitments to diversity, LGBTQ+ professionals face a jarring truth: the promises of inclusion vanish under political pressures.

Why Is PETA Paying for This Gay Man's First Date?

The controversy stemming from a matchmaking ad placed by a gay Indian man's mother may have a delicious conclusion. 

A Visit to the Town Where a Mass Murderer Lived

Fort Pierce, Fla., might forever be remembered for an infamous resident, Omar Mateen.

Match Point

Ten years ago, Amelie Mauresmo came out of the closet after her breakout run to the finals at the Australian Open. Two Grand Slam titles and several dives in the rankings later, is she putting her formidable backhand to bed forever?