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Share Tweet Share Share Email Aubrey Plaza is serving smoldering sophistication in her latest photoshoot for V Magazine, and the sapphic community—and pretty much everyone else—can’t get enough. Draped in nothing but a sharp blazer, Plaza’s minimalist yet magnetic look is redefining power dressing and sparking a cultural

After a months-long investigation, police have charged three teenagers for alleged involvement in the brutal beating of a trans classmate. A release from the Gloucester, Massachusetts, Police Department stated that it has filed criminal complaints “seeking assault and battery charges against three juvenile males.” The charges stem from a violent altercation that took place over

Share Tweet Share Share Email It’s time to trim the tree, hang the mistletoe, and crank up the music! Whether you’re into campy classics, soulful ballads, or funky beats, this holiday playlist has a little something for everyone. From pop queens to unexpected gems, these songs will keep

Out Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado (D) reacted with dismay Sunday night after President Biden granted his son Hunter a pardon. Polis called the move “bad precedent.” Related: “While as a father I certainly understand President @JoeBiden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead

The UK Supreme Court will soon rule on the legal definition of a woman, having taken up a historic case brought by anti-trans group For Women Scotland (FWS). The outcome will have a massive effect on transgender and nonbinary people in the UK. The case asks, “Is a person with a full gender recognition certificate

Sen. Sarah McBride speaks during an interview outside her home in Wilmington, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Sen. McBride is running for the U.S. House of representatives. Many in our community have been quick to criticize Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride (D-DE), accusing her of capitulating to a new Congressional bathroom rule introduced by Republicans. This rule, which

Police in Greensboro, North Carolina, have arrested a 31-year-old man for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Quanesha “Cocoa” Shantel, a Black trans woman who was active in the ballroom and drag scene. Ira Owens, a family friend who described himself as Shantel’s “drag father,” remembered her as “a loving and caring person” in an interview

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Security footage allegedly showing Benjamin Michael. A former marine and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy has been charged with a hate crime for ripping down a Pride flag outside an Annapolis, Maryland, business. Dapper Dog Tattoo Shop owner Charlie Garrett reported the vandalism to police on the morning of Friday, November 15. According to

A massive new report on tobacco use published by the U.S. Surgeon General has found that gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans vape at significantly higher rates than their straight peers. Nearly 40% have tried e-cigarettes compared to 16.5% of their straight counterparts, the report says. That number rose to nearly 50% among bisexual Americans. Conclusive data

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and pro-LGBTQ+ initiatives, the company announced Monday. In the wake of a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023 ending affirmative action in college admissions, and a drumbeat of anti-“woke” messaging culminating in the election of President-elect Donald

This holiday season may be especially challenging for many of us due to the results of the recent election, so we thought we’d bring a little levity to the day by asking AI to help us create some Pride turkeys to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. So if you need a break from family, friends,

A Christmas Parade in 2020 An Alabama anti-LGBTQ+ organization is trying to get an LGBTQ+ Pride group kicked out of a local Christmas parade because it claims the group will display transgender Pride flags or drag queens in violation of the parade’s “family friendly” policies against political messaging and “lewd and offensive” entries. Prattville Pride

April 10, 2024; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives his 2024 State of the State address in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon. Today, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed into law a sweeping bathroom ban for transgender students, including even private colleges in the ban. The law, known

Share Tweet Share Share Email It’s the most wonderful time of the queer! The holidays are about love, family, and making memories—but what’s a cozy Christmas without a feel-good holiday movie? For too long, holiday movies lacked sapphic love stories, but that’s changed in recent years. Now, there’s

A county judge in Missouri has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. In a 74-page ruling issued Monday, Wright County Circuit Court Judge Craig Carter wrote, “If we don’t let a 16-year-old buy a six-pack of beer and a pack of smokes, or let an adult buy those items for them, should we allow

Share Tweet Share Share Email It’s Wicked’s world, and we’re just living in it! The Hollywood adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical has swept the globe—and the internet—off its feet this week, as fans flood theaters for the highly anticipated premiere. If you’re anything like us, then you’re

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DECEMBER 1,2018: Khalid attends the 2018 WiLD 94.9’s FM’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid came out over the weekend — with a push. The singer-songwriter, 26, confirmed for fans on Friday that he’s gay after he was outed online. Related: “There

Fox host Pete Hegseth – Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense – not only believes that women should not be allowed to serve in combat roles and not only has been accused of sexual assault, but he also spent his college days at Princeton campaigning against LGBTQ+ rights, a report from Talking Points Memo has

Throughout my 78 years of life, I have felt inspired by the insightful lyrics and melodies of one of my cultural heroes: U.S. folk music singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie, whose themes include labor rights and organizing, socialism, anti-fascism, and anti-racism. Guthrie was born and raised by middle-class parents in Okemah, Oklahoma. He first married at age 19, but he

A protester vents in frustration at a march against police brutality, in Lagos, Nigeria Four men became the latest victims of anti-LGBTQ+ mob “justice” in the African country of Nigeria earlier this month, after they were accused of engaging in consensual same-sex sexual activity. As the Los Angeles Blade reports, the four young men were

Give us your rich, your whiteYour Euro-Christian Corporate billionairesNo Blacks, no browns, no Muslims, no poorFor these my lamp is dark for now and evermore. -“The Newest Colossus” envisioned by Donald Trump In the 2007 drama The Visitor, Walter Vale walks robotically and without apparent enthusiasm through his life as a Connecticut College economics professor.

Share Tweet Share Share Email Move over, traditional holiday specials—Netflix is giving the season a glittery remix with A Nonsense Christmas. Sabrina Carpenter headlines this festive extravaganza, and she’s teaming up with rising star Chappell Roan to gift fans a yuletide surprise. The duo will join forces for

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Share Tweet Share Share Email NBC’s Brilliant Minds is earning accolades for its captivating blend of medical drama and groundbreaking storytelling, and upcoming episodes are set to raise the bar. Creator and showrunner Michael Grassi sat down with us to tease the latest developments, including the show’s bold

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks during the CJ Schwan’s announcement ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as his next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Noem is a self-confessed puppy murderer who once lied about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un. She has

Share Tweet Share Share Email Coachella 2025: Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone Headline the Desert’s Biggest Party Dust off your flower crowns and charge those phones—Coachella 2025 is coming, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable music marathon in the California desert. With a lineup

In a scathing essay, Donald Trump’s lesbian niece, Mary Trump, slammed the president-elect for continuing to act as “Putin’s puppet” as the war in Ukraine reaches its 1000th day. Mary Trump wrote about how Ukraine has displayed shocking strength, which Russia did not expect and which has caused Russian President Vladimir Putin to beg North