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The U.S. has seen an 80 percent increase in reported cases of syphilis over the past five years, leading experts to warn of an “out-of-control” sexually transmitted infection (STI) crisis. In January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its annual Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance report for 2022. The report opened with a

Share Tweet Share Share Email Chris Colfer, who stole our hearts as Kurt Hummel on Glee, recently dished on the wild journey of being one of Hollywood’s few openly gay actors. On the And That’s What You REALLY Missed podcast, Colfer revealed that the role of Kurt was tailor-made for him, but discovering the character

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) Photo: Natureofthought/via Wikipedia Senate Republicans helped defeat a bill that would’ve made access to contraceptives a legal right. At least 22 GOP senators falsely claimed that the bill would violate religious liberty and provide “condoms to little kids.” The Right to Contraception Act — which would have guaranteed a legal right

Share Tweet Share Share Email Halsey Reveals Lupus and Rare T-Cell Disorder Diagnosis, Announces New Music Halsey, the artist who never shies away from real talk, opened up to their fans online while announcing their new single, The End. The singer shared an intimate glimpse into their health struggles on Instagram, captioning, “Long story short,

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in March 2024 Photo: Megan Smith / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) – who is currently running for governor – once said that women who get abortions are “killing” children because they “weren’t responsible enough to keep your skirt down.” His words

Share Tweet Share Share Email British actress Jessica Gunning, star of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, has come out publicly as gay. The 38-year-old actress, who plays the character Martha in the hit thriller-comedy series, shared her personal story during a recent podcast interview. A Personal Revelation Speaking with journalist Josh Rein on his podcast Reign with

Around 150,000 people showed up for Pride in Seoul, South Korea, despite restrictions placed on the event by the city government. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has said in the past that he “personally can’t agree with homosexuality,” but city authorities insist that there were practical reasons for the restrictions on Pride. Related South Korea radical

Share Tweet Share Share Email Loud and Proud: Jessica Madsen Celebrates Love and Pride Pride Month is kicking off with a bang, thanks to Bridgerton star Jessica Madsen. The actress, known for her role as Cressida Cowper on the hit show, has just revealed the leading lady in her life. Madsen posted a joyful video

Someone stole over 200 rainbow Pride flags from the small rural town of Carlisle, Massachusetts in the early morning hours of May 27, just a few days before the start of Pride Month. But while police searched for the thief, community members replaced the stolen flags within hours of their theft. Now, local officials are

Share Tweet Share Share Email Best-selling author J.K. Rowling has once again found herself at the center of controversy. Known for her polarizing views on trans rights, Rowling has mocked gender-neutral language, misgendered trans people, and criticized trans individuals on social media. The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht In her new book of 30 essays, The

Napoleons in Manchester, England — said to be the oldest gay bar in Europe — has had its liquor license revoked. Authorities cited illegal workers, overflowing rubbish, blocked fire exits, and other violations as the cause. The bar opened in 1941 and was long owned by renowned Manchester drag queen Fran Foo Foo Lamar. New

Share Tweet Share Share Email 2024 has been a landmark year in LGBTQ+ representation, with a stunning array of celebrities coming out. These inspiring disclosures across entertainment, sports, and public life have boosted visibility, shattered stereotypes, and expanded societal acceptance. Here’s a look at some of the trailblazers who’ve stepped into the light this year,

The United Kingdom’s government just issued an emergency order to temporarily ban and criminalize the usage of puberty blockers for transgender minors, independent journalist Erin Reed reports. This criminalization is unprecedented and has not been seen in any other country. It could lead to prison sentences of up to two years, Jo Maugham of the

Share Tweet Share Share Email Netflix’s wild social experiment, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, is making a comeback, promising more delicious drama and heart-wrenching moments. Both the queer and straight versions are getting fresh seasons, and we’re here for all the couple-swapping chaos. What’s the Buzz About The Ultimatum? If you haven’t been sucked into the

O.J. Simpson at a 2017 parole hearing Photo: Jason Bean / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN A new documentary about Nicole Brown Simpson airing on Lifetime this weekend reveals the extent to which O.J. Simpson’s violent rage was triggered by homophobia. Unlike so many examinations of O.J. and the brutal 1994 murder of his ex-wife

Share Tweet Share Share Email Viktor Hargreeves is back! The Umbrella Academy is back for its fourth and final season, and the Hargreeves siblings have never been less powerful. Netflix dropped the first teaser on Wednesday, giving fans a sneak peek into the chaos and excitement awaiting their favorite dysfunctional family. Netflix A World in

Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry, right, speaks to Rep. Raymond Peña ahead of a reading of Senate Bill 2 in the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Photo: Aaron E. Martinez / American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK A Black queer Democratic Texas state House candidate Lauren Ashley Simmons has defeated Democratic

Share Tweet Share Share Email Dwyane Wade, the former NBA superstar and husband of Gabrielle Union, continues to be one of our favorite celebrity dads. His daughter, Zaya Wade, who came out as trans in 2020, is about to turn 17. Together, they are embarking on an inspiring new project: a non-profit called Translatable, aimed

Members of the OhioHealth group carry balloons during the 2017 Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade in Columbus, Ohio. Photo: Brooke LaValley / USA TODAY NETWORK via IMAGN The National Park Service (NPS) has reversed its prohibition on employees marching in Pride events in uniform. The prohibition, outlined in a May 9 memo to NPS employees, was

Share Tweet Share Share Email Get ready, mystery fans! Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny are joining Daniel Craig in Knives Out 3, titled Wake Up Dead Man. The third film in the series promises more twists, turns, and hilariously sharp detective work from Benoit Blanc, the gay southern sleuth we all love. New Stars Join

A 2016 protest in Yogyakarta, Indonesia against the existance of LGBTQ people. Photo: Shutterstock In Indonesia, a new proposal in Parliament would ban LGBTQ+ content from broadcast in Indonesia, including online streaming platforms. The far-reaching legislation includes a prohibition on investigative journalism and a ban on content displaying violence, mysticism, and “negative behavior or lifestyles

Share Tweet Share Share Email Heartstopper star Kit Connor goes shirtless in the first teaser for Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet, co-starring Rachel Zegler (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes). You may remember earlier this year when the pair teased their roles with cryptic “R” and “J” posts on Instagram. Luckily, Connor later confirmed he would play Romeo in the

Peggy Moore and Hope Wood, two political activists based in Northern California, died in a car crash on May 10. Moore was 60 and Wood 48. The collision took place on California Highway 76 in unincorporated San Diego County when the Jeep Gladiator they were traveling in hit a Chrysler sedan, according to The Bay

Share Tweet Share Share Email Award-winning actor Andrew Scott recently opened up about the joy of being gay and critiqued the term “openly gay” in an interview with Variety. Known for his roles in Fleabag and All Of Us Strangers, Scott expressed his love for his sexuality, calling it the “greatest joy” of his life. Questioning the ‘Openly

March 2, 2019 in Sydney, Australia the annual Mardi Gras Festival. Photo: Shutterstock The Australian city of Sydney will be delivering first-of-its-kind affordable housing tailored specifically to transgender women. In partnership with the transfeminine All Nations housing co-operative and the Sydney city council, Common Equity NSW will be purchasing seven properties at a discount, directing

Share Tweet Share Share Email Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Dylan O’Brien makes a jaw-dropping cameo appearance in the trailer for the upcoming new series Fantasmas! The 32-year-old actor is one of many guest stars on the show, and in the trailer, he can be seen making quite an entrance in nothing but some