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Sam Smith & Brandon Flynn Get Close in Adorable Instagram Post
Starting to feel the pressure of being home for the holidays? Escape with this little gem from Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn. The 13 Reasons Why star posted a selfie with the Grammy-winning singer, both sporting unicorn-hooded pillows. Classic. > A post shared by Brandon Flynn (@flynnagin11) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:59pm PST During the Australia same-sex marriage debate, Flynn described himself in… → Read More
Gay Author Encourages Chronic-Pain Patients to ‘Take Back Your Power’
Victoria Stopp recounts in a new book how her curiosity about pain management led to a healthier recovery, for her, from a severe injury. → Read More
1 in 3 of Trump’s Federal Judge Nominees Have Anti-LGBTQ Records
Recent victories for LGBTQ rights have mostly come from the decisions of federal district and circuit courts. That may change under the Trump administration. According to an analysis by Lambda Legal, nearly one-third of Trump’s nominees to open federal judicial posts have a record of anti-LGBTQ advocacy or discriminatory behavior. If allowed to fill these seats, the federal judiciary could… → Read More
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Look Stunning in New Engagement Photos
Just in time for the darkest day of the year, Prince Harry and fiancée Meghan Markle are renewing our faith in love and humanity with recently released engagement photos. The trio of photos were taken at Windsor Palace. The prince is wearing a blue suit, while Markle opted for a black dress with a sheer top. The couple look amazing, and many royal-family watchers called the princess’s style… → Read More
First Trailer Released for ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’
Queens will surely be dancing at the news that the full trailer has arrived for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. The sequel tracks the origin story of Donna, reprised by Meryl Streep, as her daughter, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) prepares to have her first child. The trailer promises to connect the generations with flashbacks, with actress Lily James playing young Donna. Oh, and stick around until the… → Read More
HRC Projects ‘Transgender,’ Other ‘Banned’ Words on Trump Hotel
Apparently, the Trump administration didn’t realize that the best way to get people talking about something was the ban it. The Human Rights Campaign got the message, though. After reports that the Centers of Disease Control would not be allowed to use words like “transgender,” “fetus,” and “evidence-based” in budget documents, the LGBTQ rights group installed a projector across from the… → Read More
Texas Gay Man Who Fought Marriage Ban Running for State Senate
A Texas gay man who sued to bring down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage has announced he will be running for state senate in 2018. If elected, Mark Phariss would be Texas’s first openly gay state senator. He faces several Phariss said he was inspired to put forth his candidacy after recent election victories by Democrats in Virginia and Alabama. He also promised that he plans to be a… → Read More
LGBTQ Experts Accuse Republicans of Passing 'Scam' Tax Bill
The GOP tax reform would hurt poor and minority communities the most. → Read More
'The Voice' Contestant Chris Weaver Slays Finale Stage in Full Drag
Nedra Belle, shante, you stay. → Read More
Tired of Being Silent, Catholic Priest Comes Out as Gay
Congrats, Father Greiten! → Read More
Rep. David Cicilline Opposes Trump Tax Plan with ‘Grinch’ Parody Poem
While the House debated the Trump tax plan, one representative put the plan into context for working Americans with a classic Christmas tale. Openly gay Rep. David Cicilline took the House floor and adapted a Dr. Seuss classic to explain the dangers of the tax plan, called “How the Grinch Stole Middle Class Tax Cuts.” The parody poem claims that middle-class deductions would be stolen to make… → Read More
'Ocean’s 8' First Official Trailer Is Here And We're Gasping
You’ll be humming “these boots are made for walking” all day. → Read More
Donald Trump Joins Disney’s Animatronic Hall of Presidents
President Donald Trump now shares the stage with George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and even Barack Obama—though way in the back—in Disney’s Hall of Presidents. In a video, the animatronic Trump delivers the oath of the presidency and a short speech following Washington. His speech, complete with life-like movements, concludes the exhibition that’s been a part of the Magic Kingdom since 1971.… → Read More
CDC Director: Despite Reports, ‘No Banned Words’ at Health Agency
“We will continue to talk about all our important health programs.” → Read More
Couple Challenges Bakers to Make ‘The Gayest Cake They Could’ and They Didn’t Disappoint
While the U.S. works through wedding-cake woes in court, a Canadian couple ordered from a bakery “the gayest cake they could make.” And the couple got exactly that. Chris Farias ordered a custom cake from Cake and Loaf Bakery in Ontario, Canada, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of his engagement to fiancé Jared Lenover. The bakers were delighted at the challenge, and Farias got the… → Read More
Gay Couple Marries in Australia's First Legal Same-Sex Wedding
Congrats to the brides! → Read More
Stefano Gabbana Again Rejects Being Called ‘Gay,’ Says He’s ‘Simply a Man’
At a time when queer people need all the visibility they can get → Read More
Jaboukie Young-White Takes on ‘Masc’ Queer Men in Hilarious Standup
Queer standup comic Jaboukie Young-White helped define what “masc” means in the most hilarious way possible. During his set Wednesday on “The Tonight Show,” Young-White described his difficulty dating because he can “come across as masc.” “If you don’t know what that means, it’s basically just gay for ‘I’m not like other girls,’” he said. The comic spoke more about his dating woes, including… → Read More
‘Roseanne’ Revival Gets Premiere Date
That iconic couch returns to TV this spring. → Read More
Indonesia’s Top Court Rejects Petition to Outlaw Gay Sex
The highest court in Indonesia declined to rule in favor of anti-gay opponents to make homosexuality illegal in the country. The Constitutional Court ruled Thursday in a 5-4 vote to dismiss the petition of religious conservatives in the archipelago nation that would criminalize homosexual behavior. The ruling is a slim but satisfying victory for queer people in Indonesia. During the last two… → Read More