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fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Court blocks Trump admin's anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions on grants for domestic violence and homeless shelters

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2 days ago
LGBT

Court blocks Trump admin's anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions on grants for domestic violence and homeless shelters

fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Court blocks Trump admin's anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions on grants for domestic violence and homeless shelters

fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago
LGBT

Court blocks Trump admin's anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions on grants for domestic violence and homeless shelters

fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

With Gilroy's first Pride celebration, city takes a 'scary' leap forward for queer community

A historic Pride celebration in Gilroy symbolizes progress for the local LGBTQ+ community amid past harassment and oppression.
#mental-health
fromJezebel
1 week ago
Mental health

This Hotline Has Saved Countless LGBTQ+ Lives. Trump Is Shutting It Down.

The LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis line has been shut down due to funding cuts, impacting mental health support for vulnerable communities.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Lawmakers call out Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'unconscionable' apathy on eve of LGBTQ+ 988 Lifeline shutdown

The LGBTQ+ suicide crisis line is essential for saving lives, especially in a community with elevated suicide risk.
fromJezebel
1 week ago
Mental health

This Hotline Has Saved Countless LGBTQ+ Lives. Trump Is Shutting It Down.

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Lawmakers call out Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'unconscionable' apathy on eve of LGBTQ+ 988 Lifeline shutdown

#trans-rights
fromMedium
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Easter in the park proved again why San Francisco is the country's queer heart

Easter in Dolores Park celebrated solidarity with the trans community amidst ongoing political attacks, embodying defiance and joy through colorful festivities.
SF LGBT
fromMedium
3 months ago

Easter in the park proved again why San Francisco is the country's queer heart

Easter in Dolores Park showcased solidarity with the trans community amidst ongoing political attacks, celebrating queer liberation and joy.
#berlin-pride
LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

A Sensualist's History of Gay Marriage and Immigration

Jeremy Atherton Lin's "Deep House" intertwines memoir and cultural history to reveal the complexities of same-sex love across different times.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Far-right Oklahoma schools head Ryan Walters had nude women on TV during meeting: report

Ryan Walters displayed inappropriate images on his office TV during a state Board of Education meeting, shocking attendees.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Daily newsletter 7/25

An anti-LGBTQ+ mother in Oregon ignores state protections for LGBTQ+ youth while seeking to adopt more children.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Maren Morris is searching for something sweeter on 'Dreamsicle'

Maren Morris's album D R E A M S I C L E reflects her personal growth post-divorce and her journey of coming out.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Heritage founder Edwin Feulner's death reminds us, every time hell mourns, a devil gets their horns

Lack of sympathy for the deceased who promoted hate and cruelty; no remorse for their actions or legacy.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Phoenix LGBTQ+ film fest canceled because of Trump's anti-DEI orders

The Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival has canceled its 2026 edition due to federal executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Republican Oklahoma schools chief to roll out anti-'woke' test for teachers coming in from blue states

Ryan Walters emphasized that the upcoming test for teachers from liberal states will ensure they do not teach so-called woke ideologies. He stated that Oklahoma's targets include California and New York, whose teacher standards he deems incompatible with Oklahoma's educational values.
US politics
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

SF Pride's Financials Still In the Red, In Part Due to City Revoking $150K Grant

SF Pride's financial situation shows signs of improvement, but a shortfall remains as hard decisions on entertainment costs are necessary.
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

This Woman's Viral Breakdown Of What It Means To Be Intersex Is A Must-Read

Intersex individuals face erasure and forced medical interventions to conform to binary definitions of sex and gender.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Queer celebrity chef Anne Burrell's death ruled a suicide

Anne Burrell, a significant figure in the culinary world, was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home and later pronounced dead; she was 55 years old.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Bounce legend Big Freedia on going gospel: I never heard God doesn't love gay folks. God loves us all'

Big Freedia commands the stage at Nashville Pride, engaging the audience with her vibrant bounce music while emphasizing her forthcoming gospel album aimed at the LGBTQ community.
SF LGBT
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Moscow's Latest Sucker Is a Texas Man Who Wanted to Escape 'Woke America'

Derek Huffman, a Texan professional welder, fled what he perceives as 'woke America' to seek refuge in Russia, attracted by the shared values visa.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Jonathan Capehart confirms he's the latest high-profile voice to leave Jeff Bezos's Washington Post

Jonathan Capehart, a prominent LGBTQ+ Black journalist, has accepted a buyout from The Washington Post after 18 years amidst major editorial changes.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Sarah McBride's first bill just passed Congress & not one Republican voted against it

Rep. Sarah McBride passed the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act unanimously in the House, expanding access to private capital markets.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Irish Museum of Modern Art rejects censorship claims after Derek Jarman film cancellation

IMMA suspended screenings of a Jarman film after a complaint about a gay kiss, denying censorship allegations.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The confluence of JJ's 'Wasted Love,' the Coldplay kiss cam, and the end of my long-term relationship

JJ's 'Wasted Love' captures deep feelings of love lost, blending opera with contemporary beats to express emotional pain.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

What good are rights when you can't afford to use them?

Pride was a defiant stand by queer and trans people against police brutality and state-sanctioned violence, born out of collective struggle, not corporate sponsorships.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sex, murder and bodies in suitcases - who were the men involved?

"The murder of Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth by Yostin Mosquera exposed a world of extreme sex, dark web videos, and adult content creation."
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kamala Harris's former spokesman celebrates his bold gay love story on his wedding day (in photos)

Ernie Apreza and Kyle Labarry's wedding celebrated their love and LGBTQ+ visibility amid ongoing rights challenges.
fromMedium
4 months ago

Forgive me, Father, for I have served a look

"Church shouldn't just be a place for solemn religious events - it's a place for community to break bread together," Bustos said.
Fundraising
Education
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Amherst school must reinstate counselor who reportedly misgendered students

Guidance counselor reinstated after being found to have violated laws regarding dismissal due to allegations of misgendering and religious bias.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF's iconic LGBTQ+ nightclub Oasis to close its doors: Here's how legacy will continue

Oasis Nightclub in San Francisco will close on January 1, 2026, due to rising costs and declining attendance.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Portland's Transpo Woes Worsen, Pride Gets Loud & Proud, Polls Worsen for President "Epstein's Pal"

Portland faces transportation funding challenges due to failed state budget proposals.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Children's National Hospital caves under Trump's pressure & ends gender-affirming care for trans patients

Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., will stop prescribing and monitoring gender-affirming medications for transgender youth by August 30, citing "escalating legal and regulatory risks" as the Trump administration targets providers of such care in its ongoing effort to eliminate transgender people from American society.
LGBT
Women
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I quit corporate to pursue my dream job but failed. 4 years later, I left the corporate world again and achieved my dream.

Vivienne Errington-Barnes transitioned from investment banking to event planning, eventually founding a successful luxury event company after an initial failed venture.
LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

In search of a safe place to cry...

Diners serve as essential community spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, providing a sense of belonging beyond bars or clubs.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

House Oversight Democrats demand records over RFK Jr.'s HIV program cuts

Health and Human Services cuts threaten HIV prevention and treatment initiatives, driven by misinformation and conspiracy theories under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#suicide-prevention
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom agrees with anti-trans talking points on yet another MAGA podcast

California Governor Gavin Newsom aligned his views with far-right rhetoric, questioning participation of trans athletes in women's sports and supporting anti-trans narratives on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump administration kills $18.5 million in funding for diversity, LGBTQ+ support

The cancellations reflect DHS's commitment to fiscal responsibility and national security. By eliminating wasteful and ideologically driven programs, we are redirecting resources to initiatives that uphold American values, respect the rule of law and effectively combat terrorism and violence.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Profound alarm': US veterans agency roiled by fight over anti-discrimination provisions

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has demanded staffers report colleagues engaging in diversity initiatives and banned LGBTQ+ pride flags from VA hospitals.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Friend Embarrassed Me at School. How I Got Him Back Is Still the Stuff of Legend.

The experience of young love in a gay Catholic academy during the 1980s illustrates the challenges of identity and acceptance amidst a culture of homophobia.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene deflects to drag queens as Trump's Epstein scandal escalates

Marjorie Taylor Greene shifted focus to LGBTQ+ issues as Trump faces scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Donna's Chronicles, "Looking back..." - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco Pride celebrated the LGBTQ+ Community with numerous successful events and cherished moments shared among friends.
LGBT
fromPlaybill
1 week ago

Community Engagement Coordinator

National Queer Theater fosters LGBTQ arts, offering a platform for storytelling and community engagement through theater.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Looking Back at Pride 2025 and Ahead to Dykes on Bikes' 50th Anniversary - San Francisco Bay Times

Pride Week 2025 celebrated inclusivity, activism, and raised funds to support the LGBTQ+ community through various events and initiatives.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club Annual Pride Breakfast 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

The Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club Pride Breakfast in June 2025 was the largest since COVID-19, highlighting community resilience and support.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Thousands Attend San Francisco Dyke March 2025, the First Official Such March in Six Years - San Francisco Bay Times

The San Francisco Dyke March 2025 attracted 20,000 participants, emphasizing 'Dyke Solidarity, Dyke Resistance.'
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump admin forced to restore $6.2 million to LGBTQ+ and HIV groups

The federal government restored $6.2 million in funding to LGBTQ+ and HIV organizations after a court ruling in their favor.
London music
fromBustle
1 week ago

Lady Gaga Sang This Song For The First Time In 20 Years At The Mayhem Ball

Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Tour showcases her new album with an elaborate production and fan-favored classics.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trevor Project condemns end to federal LGBTQ+ youth crisis line, stresses its services will go on

The LGBTQ+ subline of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched in 2022 and has fielded more than 1 million calls, texts, and chats since its inception.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

SF Jewish Film Festival Programmers Speak About This Year's LGBTQ-Themed Lineup - San Francisco Bay Times

The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival showcases over half a dozen LGBTQ-themed films, including a comedy about Bar Mitzvahs and documentaries on trans activism and queer art.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Loved ones seek justice for Karmin Wells, beloved trans performer killed in Detroit

Loved ones of Karmin Wells seek justice after her murder, emphasizing community involvement in the investigation.
Renovation
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

They Built an Empire as Wholesome, Christian HGTV Superstars. Now the Right Is Turning on Them.

Chip and Joanna Gaines face backlash from conservative groups for acknowledging the existence of LGBTQ+ people.
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