Our favorite 15 destinations from 'Lonely Planet's new LGBTQ+ travel guide
The off-the-beaten-track travel guide introduces its first-ever LGBTQ+ travel guide from queer, neurodivergent travel writer Alicia Valenski.
May 2, 2025
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What to know about the Supreme Court case that could take away your access to PrEP and other care
Here's what’s at stake in the latest Obamacare challenge that the original plaintiffs claimed encouraged people to be gay.
April 18, 2025
‘You picked the wrong one’: Texas transgender teacher resigns after Libs of TikTok prompts far-right harassment campaign
Rosie Sandri was bullied out of a job. She plans to fight back.
April 3, 2025
Jasmine Crockett mocks sports bans: 'Find the little trans child that is ruining your life'
Jasmine Crockett also called out Democrats who "allowed ourselves to be divided" over trans rights.
March 25, 2025
Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'
A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.
March 24, 2025
Texas attorney general tells state agencies to ignore court orders on gender marker changes
Brad Pritchett, interim CEO of Equality Texas, said the move would “jeopardize the safety of the nearly 100 thousand trans people” who live in Texas.
March 18, 2025
Texas Republican bill would make simply being transgender a felony
If you’re trans and out in the state, you could be jailed for filling out paperwork under this proposal.
March 11, 2025
Texas man sentenced for shooting trans woman while on bond for murder
John Lee Smith III was out on bond for shooting the father of the children of his then-girlfriend when he shot and nearly killed the transgender victim.
May 2, 2025
'Andy, that's not true:' Texas Republican mocked after admitting he doesn't know what intersex is
Republican Rep. Andy Hopper admitted he doesn't know what being intersex is while trying to cut funding for universities over LGBTQ+ programs.
April 14, 2025
Outrage follows after Texas gay campground doubles-down on banning transgender men from property
The venue unleashed a firestorm of criticism after posting the anti-trans statement online on Trans Day of Visibility.
April 2, 2025
These three gay men began dating in 1970. Here are 50 Polaroid photos from their lives
A collection of over 9,700 Polaroid photos capturing the lives of a historic throuple has been unearthed.
March 31, 2025
Gay men's chorus member killed in suspected Texas road rage attack — family and police seek help
Edward Espino, 47, was found shot in a stopped car on Interstate 35 that was subsequently struck from behind by another vehicle.
March 24, 2025
Trump’s anti-trans agenda takes center stage at planned 'Detrans Awareness Day' events
Republicans rally in D.C. to amplify anti-trans voices and push gender-affirming care bans.
March 11, 2025
LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse
The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.
March 6, 2025
Houston's Black Queer AF Week promises music, visibility, hope, and joy
Performances by JT, Voice winner Asher HaVon, and more are scheduled, along with drag, dancing, and networking opportunities.
April 25, 2025
Justices Kavanaugh & Barrett signal they may uphold access to PrEP and preventive care protections
LGBTQ+ and public health advocates warn that a ruling in favor of the plaintiffs would allow insurers to begin denying or charging for services currently guaranteed to be free—like STI testing, diabetes screening, contraception, and maternal care.
April 21, 2025
Texas investigating USA Fencing Association after it disqualified cis player for refusing to play trans woman
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — who has an extensive history targeting LGBTQ+ people — said the state is looking for evidence USA Fencing engaged in "false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.”
April 10, 2025
The LGBTQ+ Supreme Court cases to watch this term
Gender-affirming care, anti-straight discrimination, PrEP, and LGBTQ+ books are all on the docket.
April 1, 2025
Transgender Texans refuse to be erased as Republicans try to make their existence illegal
This Houston community is coming together via the Normal Anomaly Initiative to challenge Republican legislative attacks.
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March 26, 2025
Texas officials demand answers after video shows Austin police slamming transgender woman to ground
The incident left her bloodied.
March 25, 2025
Texas is quietly collecting data on trans people who legally updated their gender
Texas has been documenting every request from trans people seeking to update their gender.
March 19, 2025