LGBTQ

Miss United States of America Pageant Maintains Right to Ban Trans Contestants

A discrimination lawsuit brought by trans pageant queen Anita Noelle Green has been thrown out

Country Star T.J. Osborne Comes Out as Gay

Osborne is currently the only openly gay country artist signed to a major label

Citi Giving Justin Thomas Rare Chance to Grow From Mistake After Anti-Gay Slur on Course

Instead of cutting ties with Thomas, Citi is hoping to offer him, and others, a lesson

Religious Leaders Call for Global Ban on Conversion Therapy

"We've never had such a powerful, clear and supportive statement from so many leaders."

Study Could End Restrictions on Blood Donations From Men With Male Sex Partners

This could mean the end of a controversial ban that's been around since 1977

Chopin May Have Had Male Lovers, and Poland Is Mad

Aggressively anti-LGBTQ Poland is not happy with this new info

The Vatican Is Backtracking the Pope’s Comments in Support of Same-Sex Marriage

Catholic authorities claim the Pope's progressive comments were taken out of context

Pope Francis Endorses Civil Unions for Same-Sex Couples

The historic stance represents a departure from traditional Catholic views

This Is the (Very Important) Difference Between “Sexual Orientation” and “Sexual Preference”

"Sexual preference" is considered a dated and offensive term reinforcing a harmful view of sexuality as a "choice."

Non-Binary Writer Akwaeke Emezi Slams Women’s Prize for Fiction for Transphobia

Emezi says they will no longer submit their work after being asked to provide information about their sex "as defined by law"

Scholars Say William Shakespeare Was “Undeniably Bisexual”

The latest chapter in literary scholarship's favorite pastime: needlessly speculating on Shakespeare's sexuality

Transphobic Content Is Frighteningly Popular on Facebook, Study Finds

Engagement with trans content on Facebook tends to come from anti-trans sources

Valentina Sampaio Is Sports Illustrated's First Trans Model

Sampaio continues to be a trailblazing force for the trans community

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What Happened to All the Lesbian Bars?

And why you — yes, you — should care.

Sandra Lee Would Like Some Credit for Cuomo’s Same-Sex Marriage Law

Cuomo flaunted the 2011 marriage equality win during his resignation speech, failing to credit his ex's influence

It’s OK to Question the Intentions of the NFL’s “Football Is Gay” Campaign

The league didn't wait long to turn Carl Nassib's courageous, groundbreaking announcement into a marketing initiative

Carl Nassib’s Announcement About His Sexuality May Help NFL Draw LGBTQ+ Fans

About 1 in 3 adults who identify as LGBTQ+ said they are more likely to watch the NFL now

New York’s Stonewall Inn Bans Anheuser-Busch Beers for Pride Weekend

The temporary ban is a means to call out corporations that tout gay rights but contribute to anti-LGBTQ politicians

15 Queer-Owned Brands and Businesses to Support All Year Long

Pride Month is nice and all, but these places don't stop being awesome come July

Roger Goodell: “NFL Family Is Proud” of Las Vegas Raiders DL Carl Nassib Coming Out as Gay

Nassib made NFL history as the first active player to announce he is gay

Courtney Stodden Is a High-Femme, Nonbinary Icon. Yes, They Can Be Both.

Stodden's nonbinary identity coupled with an over-the-top feminine aesthetic comes as an important lesson in why you can't tell gender by appearance

Do Straight Women Watch Gay Porn? Yes, and Here’s Why

Some have accused straight women who enjoy gay porn of fetishizing gay men. Is this a fair criticism?

Remembering the Victims of a Killer Who Haunted Gay New York in the Early ’90s

Elon Green's new book on the Last Call Killer is a reminder that true-crime narratives did not always generate the headlines they have in recent years

Why Men Are Left Out of the Sex Positivity Movement

If you feel excluded from sex positivity as a man, it's because you are. Allow a woman to explain why, and how, that can change.

The Problem With Identifying as “Super Straight”

A "sexuality" based entirely on trans exclusion isn't a preference; it's prejudice

You May Not Have Heard of Allosexuality, But There's a Good Chance You're Allosexual

Allosexuality is a new word for an old concept, one with which you're probably quite familiar

Leyna Bloom Is the First Trans Woman of Color to Grace the Sports Illustrated Swim Cover

"I’m promoting something that has been missing in the world: trans beauty in all shapes and all sizes."

Should Straight People Use the Word “Partner?”

Some argue it appropriates LGBTQ culture, while others contend it normalizes gender-neutral language in a positive way