There are plenty of places to stay in wine country, but few leave an impression that lingers long after checkout. Staying at The Charles Napa Valley felt less like a hotel visit and more like being welcomed into someone’s thoughtfully curated home, one where every detail is intentional, but nothingContinue Reading
Kentucky is on track to pass a new bill that would declare transgender people mentally ill and ban trans teachers from working. State senator Gex Williams proposed the amendment to House Bill 759, which relates to teacher certification. The amendment itself does not mention trans people specifically, but would forbidContinue Reading
What does “normal” actually mean when it comes to sex, dating, and relationships? According to Feeld, the answer may be: not much. The dating app, known for catering to curious and nontraditional daters, has released its first State of Reflections report alongside a new self-discovery tool called Reflections. Together, theyContinue Reading
The Human Rights Campaign’s annual Los Angeles Dinner returned Saturday night with a clear message: visibility still matters, and storytelling remains one of its most powerful tools. Held on March 28, the event gathered a mix of entertainment figures, political leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates under one roof, with writer-director MichaelContinue Reading
The ‘Protect The Dolls’ tee became an overnight fashion sensation, with A-listers from Pedro Pascal to Charli XCX proudly wearing the top. Now, fashion designer Connor Ives and Mac Cosmetics have teamed up to re-release the beloved ‘Protect the Dolls’ shirt. Ives debuted the t-shirt as he took a bowContinue Reading
Lady Gaga turns 40 today! The LGBTQ+ icon has always been a proud member and supporter of the queer community, although her bisexuality sometimes gets forgotten, and she’s often described as an “ally”. Throughout her career, Mother Monster, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has used her platform to uplift theContinue Reading
There are films that ease you in, and then there’s Touch Me . From the moment I sat down with Jordan Gavaris, it was clear the film’s chaotic, intimate energy carried straight into how he talks about it. Equal parts thoughtful and unfiltered, Gavaris didn’t shy away from what makesContinue Reading
A defining queer rom-com is heading back to where it all began. The Broken Hearts Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an outdoor screening in West Hollywood Park on April 25, bringing together cast members and creatives for a one-night-only reunion that doubles as a community fundraiser. The event,Continue Reading
Girl on the Line by Faith Gardner (YA) The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar by Sonido Reyes (YA) Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow (YA) Black Iris by Elliot Wake w/a Leah Raeder Cursebreakers by Madeleine Nakamura Bonus: For a short story, check out “The Ballad of Weary Daughters” by Kristine Wyllys in Unbroken,Continue Reading
A high-speed train, a looming disaster and a cast stacked with show stopping drag queens, “Stop That Train!” is leaning all the way into chaos. The first trailer for the action-comedy, released by Bleecker Street and World of Wonder, sets the tone early: this is a camp spectacle that knowsContinue Reading
The International Olympic Committee has approved a new eligibility policy that will bar transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic Games, marking a major shift in how the global body governs gender categories in elite sports. The decision, announced Thursday, introduces a standardized rule across all OlympicContinue Reading
Vivian Wilson is reclaiming a phrase once used against her, and turning it into a fundraising tool for LGBTQ+ support. The 20-year-old, who is estranged from her billionaire father Elon Musk, announced a new line of merchandise built around the slogan “Evil Woke Mind Virus.” The phrase, previously used byContinue Reading
A Texas man was arrested Tuesday (24 March) after repainting rainbow Pride crosswalks in Dallas that were removed Monday (23 March) under a state mandate. Mason Whiteside was detained shortly before 3:30 AM Tuesday, after police officers saw him using chalk and spray paint to restore the designs in areasContinue Reading