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Trump's America: DOJ LGBTQ+ group disbands, fearing for 'the protection of all members'

An unnamed LGBTQ+ staffer described the new climate in the Department of Justice as "extraordinarily alarming" since Trump took office.

Where do the world's 10 most visited cities stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

Visiting some of these cities could be a choice between life and death.

Law

Victory for LGBTQ+ couples in landmark fertility coverage case

Plaintiffs sued Aetna for what they said were LGBTQ+ fertility coverage disparities.

Crime

Video: Totally trashed homophobic sugar heir arrested for beating his girlfriend

Alexander Nicholas Fanjul viciously beat his girlfriend because the two were seated next to a gay couple at a swanky steakhouse. “This is like the worst week I’ve ever had in my life,” he's heard saying from his jail cell.

Fashion

KUST. introduces 'Thong 01' the eco-friendly men's luxury undies

Who says you need to stuff just a stocking this holiday season?

transgender

Texas A&M kills LGBTQ studies, Republican lawmaker gloats

“I want to end all taxpayer-funded leftist propaganda in every single one of our public institutions of higher learning.”

killed transgender woman Meghan Riley Lewis

Crime

Jury ACQUITS food delivery man who shot and killed trans woman Meghan Riley Lewis

Brian Delen said he shot Lewis in self-defense, but he still faces 30 years in prison for her death.

Photography

Boxers NYC's 2025 calendar serves bulging bartenders in the buff

Do it for the LGBTQ+ youth, which benefit from sales of this sexy calendar.

These queer icons show why they are the Real Nasty Pigs of New York

Take a sneak peek as these iconic New Yorkers get downright nasty to help Nasty Pig celebrate 30 years of queer sexual positivity.

Out100

Out100: Slip into 2024's hottest LGBTQ+ party with these Roland Fitz pics

The stars gathered to celebrate those making a difference in the community.

Blind gay traveler Henry Martinez features Greater Fort Lauderdale in his latest video

Travel & Nightlife

Gay blind surfer/influencer Henry Martinez embraces Greater Fort Lauderdale in his latest video

Seguimos III: A Blind Traveler’s Experience showcases Greater Fort Lauderdale’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

Politics

You won't believe why Candace Owens is okay with Ukraine losing to Russia

The firebrand pundit with a history of racist, transphobic, and homophobic rhetoric stays true to form in her latest post to social media.

Events

Naughty stocking stuffer alert! Santa's Secret returns to NYC

Journey to the best elfing speakeasy this side of the North Pole. Here’s everything you need to know.

Gigi Goode headlines the Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2025 in Washington D.C.

Unleash your Capital kink at MAL Weekend 2025

Gigi Goode headlines the 40th anniversary Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend in Washington D.C. January 9 to 12, 2025.

Out100

Out100: 2024's biggest LGBTQ+ stars walk the carpet

The Out100 honors those making a difference in our community and beyond.

Village People founder bizarrely defends use of 'Y.M.C.A.' by Trump

Music

Village People founder defends use of 'Y.M.C.A.' by Trump and gays

Willis also said he'll play the bad cop by suing any news organization that calls the song a gay anthem.

Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival returns to Los Angeles just in time for the holidays

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Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival returns to L.A. just in time for the holidays

For the first time, the international festival takes place concurrently with CLAW’s Leather Thanksgiving celebration.

A young smiling Alan Turing and friends wearing shorts and boating shoes on a small dock surrounded by small boats

Film

Explore the legacy of WW2 codebreaker Alan Turing and other convicted gay men in 'Forgetting the Many'

The documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing examines Turing and other gay men convicted under the U.K.’s 1885 anti-homosexuality law. It opens for a one-week run in NYC on Dec. 6.

Crime

COOKIE SHEET SHOCKER: 12 students, frat boys charged in alleged Grindr hate crime video attack

Police say the man was kicked, punched, and beaten about the head with a cookie sheet because he's gay.

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