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Share Tweet Share Share Email Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Is Luigi Mangione gay or bisexual? Explore his background, shocking arrest, and connection to the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Who Is Luigi Mangione? If you’ve been following the headlines, you’ve likely heard the name “Luigi Mangione.” This 26-year-old from

Scene from Prattville Christmas Parade A federal judge overruled a small town’s decision to ban an LGBTQ+ group from participating in the annual Christmas parade, allowing the group to participate in the parade this last Sunday. The town of Prattville, Alabama, banned Prattville Pride after an anti-LGBTQ+ group, Clean Up Alabama, campaigned against the group’s

Share Tweet Share Share Email Estimated reading time: 3 minutes David Archuleta, once the cherubic American Idol runner-up who charmed the nation with his boyish grin and soulful voice, is now delighting fans in a whole new way. After coming out as gay, the singer recently discussed his

Queer actress Cynthia Erivo and pop singer Ariana Grande as the witches Elphaba and Galinda in “Wicked.” Wicked has reportedly been banned in Kuwait. On Wednesday, December 4, Variety reported that screenings of the film had been removed from cinema listings in the Persian Gulf state ahead of its scheduled December 5 theatrical release. Related:

Share Tweet Share Share Email Giddy up, Chappell Roan stans! Soon you can step into a real-life version of the Pink Pony Club—and even visit the iconic bar across the street that inspired the hit song. Spotify Celebrates Wrapped 2024 With a Pop-Up Experience Spotify is celebrating Wrapped

Annette Bening was among the celebrities, advocates, and lawmakers who delivered rousing speeches in support of transgender rights on the steps of the Supreme Court on Thursday, December 5, as the justices heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a landmark case that will likely determine the future of gender-affirming care access nationwide. “Trans

Share Tweet Share Share Email When winter arrives, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book to warm your soul. For LGBTQ+ readers, the season offers the perfect opportunity to dive into stories that reflect diverse identities and experiences. From heartwarming sapphic romance to thought-provoking family tales,

A man dressed up as Santa Claus waves to spectators during a holiday parade. An Alabama LGBTQ+ group has asked a federal judge to issue an injunction over a mayor’s decision to block the group from marching in an annual Christmas parade happening this Sunday. The mayor has said that he excluded the group over

Share Tweet Share Share Email The Agatha All Along star earns a nod for his groundbreaking portrayal of Wiccan, solidifying his place as a rising LGBTQ+ icon. Joe Locke is having his moment, and we are here for it! The Agatha All Along breakout star has secured a

Edwin Kiptoo, aka Chiloba, left, with his boyfriend Jacktone Odhiambo The boyfriend of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist and model Edwin Kiptoo, also known as Chiloba, was convicted on Wednesday for his gruesome murder. Chiloba’s decomposing body was found stuffed in a metal trunk by the side of a highway the day after he was reported missing

Share Tweet Share Share Email Looks like Wicked has landed in some trouble before even taking off in Kuwait. The highly anticipated musical adaptation was pulled from the country’s cinema listings just one day before its scheduled premiere, and while Kuwait’s Information Ministry has remained mum, local media

Clubgoers detained by Russian security forces Saturday night As many as a dozen individuals rounded up at gay clubs in Moscow this past weekend have been found guilty of “hooliganism” by a Russian court and sentenced to administrative detention. Three clubs were raided by Russian security forces Saturday night into Sunday morning “as part of

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