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Trade has welcomed everyone from the cast of Schitt’s Creek to Kim Petras — and tonight the D.C. queer bar, newly doubled in size, celebrates 10 years at 1410 14th Street NW.
11 performers. 8 DJs. Special videos. A Shark Tank “museum display.”
Doors at 5, show at 7. Don’t miss it!
11 performers. 8 DJs. Special videos. A Shark Tank “museum display.”
Doors at 5, show at 7. Don’t miss it!
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Trade has welcomed everyone from the cast of Schitt’s Creek to Kim Petras — and tonight the D.C. queer bar, newly doubled in size, celebrates 10 years at 1410 14th Street NW.
11 performers. 8 DJs. Special videos. A Shark Tank “museum display.”
Doors at 5, show at 7. Don’t miss it!
11 performers. 8 DJs. Special videos. A Shark Tank “museum display.”
Doors at 5, show at 7. Don’t miss it!
“I always knew, in my gut, that they were the loves of one another's lives, and that people had tried to hide it," says Martha Nell Smith, bringing Emily Dickinson’s queer romance into focus.
The Folger marks the poet's birthday on Tuesday with an annual tribute.
The Folger marks the poet's birthday on Tuesday with an annual tribute.
Folger Tribute Explores Emily Dickinson’s Queer Love Letters
Martha Nell Smith reflects on Emily Dickinson’s intimate letters, her secret queer romance, and the poet's enduring legacy.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“I always knew, in my gut, that they were the loves of one another's lives, and that people had tried to hide it," says Martha Nell Smith, bringing Emily Dickinson’s queer romance into focus.
The Folger marks the poet's birthday on Tuesday with an annual tribute.
The Folger marks the poet's birthday on Tuesday with an annual tribute.
DOJ has rolled back rape protections for LGBTQ inmates, directing prison inspectors to ignore key PREA standards meant to prevent sexual violence.
DOJ Rolls Back LGBTQ Prison Rape Protections
A new DOJ memo tells auditors to ignore PREA standards meant to protect transgender, intersex, and gender-nonconforming inmates.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
DOJ has rolled back rape protections for LGBTQ inmates, directing prison inspectors to ignore key PREA standards meant to prevent sexual violence.
"Grindr could be the tool for his sexual liberation, or a foul instrument of his self-degradation."
Our review of "A Few Feet Away" explores a raw, wry look at hookup culture and compulsion in Buenos Aires.
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Our review of "A Few Feet Away" explores a raw, wry look at hookup culture and compulsion in Buenos Aires.
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A Few Feet Away Review: When Grindr Becomes an Addiction
Raw and wryly funny, "A Few Feet Away" follows the hookup exploits of a Grindr-obsessed twink in Buenos Aires.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Grindr could be the tool for his sexual liberation, or a foul instrument of his self-degradation."
Our review of "A Few Feet Away" explores a raw, wry look at hookup culture and compulsion in Buenos Aires.
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Our review of "A Few Feet Away" explores a raw, wry look at hookup culture and compulsion in Buenos Aires.
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A federal judge has blocked Georgia from enforcing its ban on hormone therapy for transgender prisoners, ruling the policy unconstitutional and medically unsafe.
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Judge Blocks Georgia Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
A federal judge has blocked Georgia state and prison authorities from denying hormone therapy to transgender prisoners.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A federal judge has blocked Georgia from enforcing its ban on hormone therapy for transgender prisoners, ruling the policy unconstitutional and medically unsafe.
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Salisbury’s mayor has removed the city’s Pride crosswalks, sparking sharp backlash from LGBTQ residents and allies. Many say the move sends a message that visibility is no longer welcome.
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Salisbury Mayor Removes Pride Crosswalks, Triggering Backlash
Residents say the removal sends a message that LGBTQ visibility is no longer welcome in the Eastern Shore college town.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Salisbury’s mayor has removed the city’s Pride crosswalks, sparking sharp backlash from LGBTQ residents and allies. Many say the move sends a message that visibility is no longer welcome.
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Grindr Unwrapped is out — and the U.S. tops the world in daddies. South Africa leads in bottoms, Ireland in bears, Switzerland in twinks, and the UK in fem tops. This year's most searched profile tags were "hung," "trans," "bb," "Dom," and "feet."
U.S. Crowned ‘Daddy Capitol of the World’ in Grindr Unwrapped
Annual report reveals South Africa has the most bottoms, Switzerland the most twinks, Ireland the most bears, and the UK the most "fem tops."
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Grindr Unwrapped is out — and the U.S. tops the world in daddies. South Africa leads in bottoms, Ireland in bears, Switzerland in twinks, and the UK in fem tops. This year's most searched profile tags were "hung," "trans," "bb," "Dom," and "feet."
A grading dispute at OU has escalated into a statewide controversy. A student claims religious discrimination, a trans TA is on leave, and politicians are weighing in.
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OU Places Transgender TA on Leave Over Grading Dispute
OU student claims religious discrimination after getting a zero on an essay that cited the Bible and railed against gender-nonconformity.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A grading dispute at OU has escalated into a statewide controversy. A student claims religious discrimination, a trans TA is on leave, and politicians are weighing in.
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Kuala Lumpur police face backlash after a botched “gay spa” raid that led to 201 arrests, leaked unblurred footage, and produced no charges. Rights groups say the outing of detainees puts them at risk of discrimination and retaliation.
#Malaysia #LGBTQ #HumanRights
#Malaysia #LGBTQ #HumanRights
Kuala Lumpur Police Accused of Botching ‘Gay Spa’ Raid
Authorities arrested 201 men but brought no charges, saying they couldn’t prove any illicit same-sex activity.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Kuala Lumpur police face backlash after a botched “gay spa” raid that led to 201 arrests, leaked unblurred footage, and produced no charges. Rights groups say the outing of detainees puts them at risk of discrimination and retaliation.
#Malaysia #LGBTQ #HumanRights
#Malaysia #LGBTQ #HumanRights
“I have never seen a car fly that fast right towards me.”
Members of an LGBTQ running group say a driver aimed his SUV at them during a meet-up in West Palm Beach, making multiple passes before fleeing. Police arrested him minutes later.
#LGBTQ #Florida #Crime
Members of an LGBTQ running group say a driver aimed his SUV at them during a meet-up in West Palm Beach, making multiple passes before fleeing. Police arrested him minutes later.
#LGBTQ #Florida #Crime
Florida Man Tried To Run Down LGBTQ Runners in SUV
Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud faces assault and reckless driving charges for allegedly targeting LGBTQ runners with his vehicle.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
"MAGA Invasion" organizers picked the same date as Disneyland’s Mini Gay Days, setting up potential conflict inside the park. Trump supporters are being urged to show up in MAGA gear to “trigger as many liberals as possible.”
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#Disneyland #MAGA #LGBTQ
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#Disneyland #MAGA #LGBTQ
"MAGA Invasion" To Collide With "Mini Gay Days" at Disneyland
Organizers have encouraged Trump supporters to visit the park in MAGA gear with the intent of "triggering as many liberals as possible."
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November 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"MAGA Invasion" organizers picked the same date as Disneyland’s Mini Gay Days, setting up potential conflict inside the park. Trump supporters are being urged to show up in MAGA gear to “trigger as many liberals as possible.”
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#Disneyland #MAGA #LGBTQ
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#Disneyland #MAGA #LGBTQ
"Faculty will start asking not, 'Is this accurate?' but 'Will this get me in trouble?' That's not education, it's risk management." — Robert Shibley, FIRE
Free-speech advocates say Texas A&M’s new curriculum rules amount to censorship.
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Free-speech advocates say Texas A&M’s new curriculum rules amount to censorship.
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Texas A&M Bans ‘Race and Gender Ideology’ From Courses
New policy requires campus presidents to approve any course addressing race, gender identity, gender ideology, or LGBTQ topics.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"Faculty will start asking not, 'Is this accurate?' but 'Will this get me in trouble?' That's not education, it's risk management." — Robert Shibley, FIRE
Free-speech advocates say Texas A&M’s new curriculum rules amount to censorship.
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Free-speech advocates say Texas A&M’s new curriculum rules amount to censorship.
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Making the Yuletide Gay: 12 LGBTQ holiday shows worth catching this season, from drag spectacles to choral classics. Here's our guide to what’s lighting up the season. 🎄🎁
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November 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Making the Yuletide Gay: 12 LGBTQ holiday shows worth catching this season, from drag spectacles to choral classics. Here's our guide to what’s lighting up the season. 🎄🎁
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A gay student in Ohio is suing his Catholic high school, alleging administrators ignored bullying and harassment by football players. It’s the school’s third federal lawsuit over similar accusations.
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Gay Student Sues Catholic School for Failing To Stop Bullying
The Ohio lawsuit alleges administrators failed to stop football players from harassing him on campus and off.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A gay student in Ohio is suing his Catholic high school, alleging administrators ignored bullying and harassment by football players. It’s the school’s third federal lawsuit over similar accusations.
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Tavis Kordell opens up about identity, faith, and stepping into Jerry and Daphne in the national tour of Some Like It Hot, now at the National Theatre. Pride Night is this Sunday. Read more:
Non-Binary Actor Tavis Kordell’s Journey to Some Like It Hot
Tavis Kordell steps into a star-making role as "Some Like It Hot" brings its national tour to D.C.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Tavis Kordell opens up about identity, faith, and stepping into Jerry and Daphne in the national tour of Some Like It Hot, now at the National Theatre. Pride Night is this Sunday. Read more:
Win tickets to Holidays with the Housewives at The Lincoln! Enter for a chance to see Dolores Catania and Sonja Morgan this Sunday, Nov. 30.
Win Tickets to Dolores Catania and Sonja Morgan at The Lincoln
Win a pair of tickets to Holidays with the Housewives featuring Dolores Catania and Sonja Morgan, Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Lincoln in D.C.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Win tickets to Holidays with the Housewives at The Lincoln! Enter for a chance to see Dolores Catania and Sonja Morgan this Sunday, Nov. 30.
Muriel Bowser will not seek a fourth term as D.C. mayor, ending an era that saw major challenges, sports redevelopment deals, and strong support for LGBTQ Washingtonians.
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Muriel Bowser Will Not Seek a Fourth Term as D.C. Mayor
Bowser leaves office after three terms marked by major challenges, huge sports deals, and steady support for LGBTQ Washingtonians.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Muriel Bowser will not seek a fourth term as D.C. mayor, ending an era that saw major challenges, sports redevelopment deals, and strong support for LGBTQ Washingtonians.
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213 House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to condemn anti-trans slurs and dehumanizing rhetoric in Congress. The lawmakers say the language is putting transgender Americans at risk.
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213 Democrats Urge Johnson To Condemn Anti-Trans Rhetoric
House Democrats warn that Republican slurs and dehumanizing language are putting transgender Americans at risk.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
213 House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to condemn anti-trans slurs and dehumanizing rhetoric in Congress. The lawmakers say the language is putting transgender Americans at risk.
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Transgender-related books are being removed from children’s and teen shelves across Alabama under a new rule affecting more than 200 libraries.
Alabama Library Board Bans Transgender Books in Youth Sections
The board’s new rule removes all transgender-related books from children’s and teen sections across Alabama.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Transgender-related books are being removed from children’s and teen shelves across Alabama under a new rule affecting more than 200 libraries.
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“People didn’t care that I’m trans. They cared about flooding, safety, and being good neighbors.”
Our interview with Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first transgender mayor.
#LGBTQ #Transgender #PApolitics
Our interview with Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first transgender mayor.
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Erica Deuso on Becoming Pennsylvania’s First Transgender Mayor
Downingtown’s new mayor talks flooding, affordability, and why voters cared more about issues than her identity.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“People didn’t care that I’m trans. They cared about flooding, safety, and being good neighbors.”
Our interview with Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first transgender mayor.
#LGBTQ #Transgender #PApolitics
Our interview with Erica Deuso, Pennsylvania’s first transgender mayor.
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Surveillance aimed at LGBTQ people in Hungary isn’t a distant story.
Those same tools are now moving into U.S. agencies with almost no oversight.
Will O’Bryan lays out why this matters — and why it’s happening.
Those same tools are now moving into U.S. agencies with almost no oversight.
Will O’Bryan lays out why this matters — and why it’s happening.
America Is Copying Hungary’s Anti-LGBTQ Playbook
It’s a short line from Budapest to the Ballroom, as Trump adopts the same surveillance tactics Orbán used to target LGBTQ people.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Surveillance aimed at LGBTQ people in Hungary isn’t a distant story.
Those same tools are now moving into U.S. agencies with almost no oversight.
Will O’Bryan lays out why this matters — and why it’s happening.
Those same tools are now moving into U.S. agencies with almost no oversight.
Will O’Bryan lays out why this matters — and why it’s happening.
Paula Vogel's The Mother Play earns ★★★★ from our critic André Hereford, who calls the play "eloquent" and "heartfelt." It's at Studio Theatre through January 4. Read our full review.
Mama’s Turn
Growing up is hard to do for two queer siblings in Studio’s moving and funny "The Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions."
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November 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Paula Vogel's The Mother Play earns ★★★★ from our critic André Hereford, who calls the play "eloquent" and "heartfelt." It's at Studio Theatre through January 4. Read our full review.
“I was cut because I’m trans.”
NFL cheerleader Justine Lindsay says her firing wasn’t about merit, but about bias, Trump’s election, and a new coach she clashed with.
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NFL cheerleader Justine Lindsay says her firing wasn’t about merit, but about bias, Trump’s election, and a new coach she clashed with.
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NFL’s First Trans Cheerleader Says She Was Fired
Justine Lindsay alleges she was cut from the Carolina Panthers’ TopCats due to Trump’s election and a coaching change.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“I was cut because I’m trans.”
NFL cheerleader Justine Lindsay says her firing wasn’t about merit, but about bias, Trump’s election, and a new coach she clashed with.
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NFL cheerleader Justine Lindsay says her firing wasn’t about merit, but about bias, Trump’s election, and a new coach she clashed with.
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William Saki finally has his "GAY" license plate.
“I notice people pointing and taking photos when I drive by — it puts a smile on my face, I like it,” the Cleveland resident said.
“I notice people pointing and taking photos when I drive by — it puts a smile on my face, I like it,” the Cleveland resident said.
Ohio Man Finally Gets His "GAY" License Plate
William Saki sued to express his identity on a vanity plate that Ohio labeled "Inappropriate," leading the state to revise its rules.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
William Saki finally has his "GAY" license plate.
“I notice people pointing and taking photos when I drive by — it puts a smile on my face, I like it,” the Cleveland resident said.
“I notice people pointing and taking photos when I drive by — it puts a smile on my face, I like it,” the Cleveland resident said.