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Out is an outlet for the most prominent voices of the LGBT community, many of whom express opinions on culture, politics, gay news, and more on Out.com. Read the latest op-eds from gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals like Michael Musto, Jesse Archer, Christopher Glazek, Michael Lucas, and more. Discover breaking gay news about topics important to the gay community such as legislation related to adoption, marriage equality, and hate crimes. Find out developments related to prominent LGBTs like Nate Silver, Barney Frank, Perez Hilton, Tammy Baldwin, Janet Mock, and more.

April Ashley HBO documentary Enigma
Film

Why HBO's 'Enigma' is a must-see doc for trans young people

Zackary Drucker's new documentary examines the lives of two trans women who took very different paths to survival, and offers a path forward for all of us.
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Riley Gaines doesn't deserve an apology

Riley Gaines used her platform to harass a vulnerable teen athlete, and an apology from a sports icon calling her out will only empower her to do it again.

Paul Reubens HBO documentary Peewee As Himself
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Paul Reubens was the victim of an anti-gay witch hunt that continues today

The new HBO documentary, Pee-wee as Himself, explores a 2001 investigation into Paul Reubens's life and sexual orientation.

How Pride is preparing for a world without DEI
Out Exclusives

How Pride is preparing for a world without DEI

As corporate dollars dry up, Pride celebrations are developing new strategies to survive.
Elon Musk in a Tesla car Mike Lindell hugging a mypillow
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Here's why Elon Musk is the new Mike 'MyPillow' Lindell

Opinion: Will the toxic Tesla and the sinister Cybertruck go the way of the pious pillow? asks John Casey.


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How LGBTQ+ student loan borrowers can survive a chaotic new era

On average, LGBTQ+ people have higher education debt. Here's how to pay back and avoid a credit rating dip.

Venezuelans peacefully protest against the government for human rights violations and killings of innocent civilians
Voices

I am a gay Venezuelan American — not a political pawn

"Venezuelans are not a monolith," states this writer, who is alarmed how his people are being used as "pawns in political games."

​Pride merchandise on clearance for sale retail display
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​Former Out editor: Rainbow capitalism is over

And maybe that's a good thing, Aaron Hicklin argues in a guest essay published in The New York Times.

basket of peaches
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Dear straight people: Stop identifying as tops and bottoms

To separate the term "bottom" from its anal sex meaning is to erase its gay history, this writer argues.

American singer Fletcher performs live on stage during a concert at the Tempodrom on April 20, 2024 in Berlin, Germany
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Fletcher fell in love with a 'Boy,' so why is she so sad about it?

In her new song, 'Boy,' Fletcher mourns that she's fallen in love with a man.

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What Moody's U.S. debt downgrade means for your gay wallet

Know what’s happening but also focus on what you can control.

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comedy

Knock knock. Who's there? Gay jokes to the rescue!

In an age of silencing and erasure, queer comedians can be vital voices for the resistance, writes a founder of LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest.

Barry Diller Diane von Furstenberg
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Barry Diller’s ho-hum coming-out reveals a vanishing kind of marriage

Opinion: The respectful and intimate partnership between a gay man and a fabulous woman is no longer required in the way it once was, writes John Casey.

Carlos Diehz in Conclave
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What 'Conclave' teaches about trans acceptance

Conclave's challenges to conventional boundaries vis-à-vis the Catholic Church is a potent parable for our political time, writes critic Ralph Revelar Sarza.

Rumi Tan France Los Angeles California May 2025 Suleiman the Magnificent
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Hollywood needs more queer Muslim stories—here are 5 to consider

The Queen of My Dreams filmmaker Fawzia Mirza has suggestions for telling authentic stories about queer Muslim people like her.

​Akbar Hamid Poreless
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How a childhood camcorder led to my big queer Muslim Tribeca film

Akbar Hamid, the star of Poreless, a short about a queer Muslim beauty entrepreneur, talks his journey to finding joy and acceptance.
Louis Prevost, brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV
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Holy mess: The troubling tale of the pope's MAGA big brother

Opinion: There’s one in every family. The black and now red sheep. And we know who that is in the pope’s family, writes John Casey

gay couple sitting on a couch going over finances holding HELP sign
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Surviving a recession: 4 tips from a gay millennial

Attention: Gen Z.

RuPauls Drag Race Season 17 finalists Lexi Love Jewels Sparkles Onya Nurve Sam Star
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Here's tax advice for the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' winner

Attention: Lexi Love, Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star.

LGBTQ+ recession guide
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What's a recession? A guide for LGBTQ+ survival

LGBTQ+ people bear a greater financial impact during an economic contraction as well as a spike in workplace discrimination. Here's how to prepare.