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‘Drag Race’ struggles: Salina EsTitties shares the reality behind the glamour

Ricky Cornish learns it's getting increasingly tough for these performers to book gigs.

Pornhub's search trends expose America's naughty coping mechanisms to Trump's win

The stats don't lie. The Midwest was letting its freak flag fly.

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.

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."

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

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

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.


Democrats embrace ‘weird’ label, turning tables on conservative rhetoric often used against queer people

Republicans want to believe they're 'normal,' but their freakouts over LGBTQ+ issues prove they're anything but.

Trump’s chilling accusation against Obama will have cataclysmic consequences

Opinion: The man who rose on a racist conspiracy is now dangerously accusing America’s first Black president of treason, writes John Casey.

Joe Biden, Tara Reade, and the Future of 'Believe Women'

Not every accusation is equal, contends Amanda Kerri.

Black Lives Matter Issues Statement on Trump

Black Lives Matter issued its first statement since the election of Donald Trump. 

Donald Trump Calls Republican Antigay Bigot Mark Robinson 'Better' Than MLK

The former president praised the North Carolina lieutenant governor who once called LGBTQ+ people “maggots,” “filth,” and “flies” for his oratory skills as Robinson seeks the governorship.

Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook & Instagram will be more like X in second Trump term

Meta will no longer have independent fact-checkers and less content moderation, the CEO announced.

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A club for all Poles

"Right-wing organizations loathed me and my club. Le Madame was so popular that people stayed until the last possible moment. We waited until the police came with a warrant, and they had to drag us out."

Anti-LGBTQ Hate Groups Continue to Rise

A new report shows a 43 percent increase, as white nationalist movements gain more visibility under Trump. 

Gay People Do Not Have License to Weaponize Homophobic Slurs

Antigay names sting even when it's LGBTQ+ people using them.

Anti-Vaxxer Convicted of Threatening Gay State Senator Scott Wiener

The man sent a threatening email because he was upset about a proposed bill for vaccinating minors.

Destroy the Dog Whistlers by Building Bridges

The attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue shows why marginalized communities must support one another, writes A Wider Bridge's Tyler Gregory.

Advice on Maintaining Peace at an Overly Political Dinner Table

That old edict to never discuss politics or religion at the dinner table is passe, so how do you handle a right-wing family member? Mr. Manners pulls five options from under his napkin.

Rupert Murdoch to Step Down from Fox and News Corp Boards in November

The transition comes after a tumultuous year marked by legal challenges, talent departures, and controversial editorial stances.

Meta is now a fake news free-for-all after company shuts down anti-misinformation technology

The tech giant has rolled back many content moderation policies.

LGBTQ+ voters are all in for Democrats, while anti-transgender candidates are alienating everyone: GLAAD

LGBTQ+ Americans and registered voters in general want politicians to work more on the economy and climate and less on restricting the rights of women and trans people.