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TheDeepHomo is a digital zine created to promote positive LGBTQ visibility and representation in global politics and culture. We sift through the sites and find the articles so you don't have to. Thanks for following! (Founded 3/24/21) #lgbtq
THE RISING suggests: Join the We Ain’t Buying It Boycott this holiday season and make your dollars count. We have power as consumers and we can protect democracy and send a powerful message to companies: “Stop enabling authoritarian overreach.” Click for full info. ✊👏🫶
We Ain’t Buying It
indivisible.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
THE RISING suggests: Join the We Ain’t Buying It Boycott this holiday season and make your dollars count. We have power as consumers and we can protect democracy and send a powerful message to companies: “Stop enabling authoritarian overreach.” Click for full info. ✊👏🫶
Next Year, written and directed by queer filmmaking duo Peter DiMario and Guto Barra, reflects the challenges facing LGBTQ communities today,” a logline reads. The trailer explains that queer people have been banned by banks, targeted by police raids, and subject to surveillance by the government. 😱
‘Next Year’ Trailer: ‘Fellow Travelers’ Star Jelani Alladin Tries to Survive a Near-Future U.S. Where Homosexuality Is Outlawed (EXCLUSIVE)
"Fellow Travelers" actor Jelani Alladin stars in LGBTQ short "Next Year."
variety.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Next Year, written and directed by queer filmmaking duo Peter DiMario and Guto Barra, reflects the challenges facing LGBTQ communities today,” a logline reads. The trailer explains that queer people have been banned by banks, targeted by police raids, and subject to surveillance by the government. 😱
Multiple cisgender women have turned down spots on a list of the top female cyclists in the UK because the organization compiling the list banned trans women. “If they don’t want to ride with all women, then it’s not the kind of ride I want to be part of,” Claire Sharpe told the BBC of Cycling UK. 🏳️⚧️
Cis cyclists decline award because trans women were excluded: We "ride with all women" - LGBTQ Nation
“If they don’t want to ride with all women, then it’s not the kind of ride I want to be part of.”
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Multiple cisgender women have turned down spots on a list of the top female cyclists in the UK because the organization compiling the list banned trans women. “If they don’t want to ride with all women, then it’s not the kind of ride I want to be part of,” Claire Sharpe told the BBC of Cycling UK. 🏳️⚧️
The powerful new documentary special “Living Proof” will premiere on Hulu Dec. 1 in honor of World AIDS Day. Produced by Emmy-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph it honors the lived experiences of Black women with HIV. The special will air across the ABC Television Stations’ digital and streaming platforms. 🎗️🌈
Hulu to Premiere Documentary Special ‘Living Proof,’ Produced by Sheryl Lee Ralph, on World AIDS Day (EXCLUSIVE)
The documentary special "Living Proof," produced by Sheryl Lee Ralph, will premiere on Hulu on Dec. 1 in honor of World AIDS Day.
variety.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The powerful new documentary special “Living Proof” will premiere on Hulu Dec. 1 in honor of World AIDS Day. Produced by Emmy-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph it honors the lived experiences of Black women with HIV. The special will air across the ABC Television Stations’ digital and streaming platforms. 🎗️🌈
Sarah Paulson 👑 is getting her own star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category, becoming the 2,829th star on the legendary walk. The ceremony is Tues, Dec 2, hosted by journalist Dayna Devon. Paulson’s long-term partner Holland Taylor, and actress Amanda Peet, will pay tribute. 👏🏆🌈
Sarah Paulson to receive Walk of Fame star– and everyone's saying the same thing
Ratched star Sarah Paulson is getting her own star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame and honestly, it's about damn time!
www.thepinknews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Sarah Paulson 👑 is getting her own star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category, becoming the 2,829th star on the legendary walk. The ceremony is Tues, Dec 2, hosted by journalist Dayna Devon. Paulson’s long-term partner Holland Taylor, and actress Amanda Peet, will pay tribute. 👏🏆🌈
The letter criticizes Johnson for permitting lawmakers to demonize and dehumanize the trans community. Signatures include trans Rep. Sarah McBride 👑, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, every member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, and members of every major House Democratic ideological caucus. ✊🏳️⚧️👏
www.washingtonblade.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The letter criticizes Johnson for permitting lawmakers to demonize and dehumanize the trans community. Signatures include trans Rep. Sarah McBride 👑, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, every member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, and members of every major House Democratic ideological caucus. ✊🏳️⚧️👏
Rep. Robert Garcia 👑 and Sen. Ed Markey have reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act which directs the dept to establish a Special Envoy to create “a global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQ people internationally.” 🙏🌈👏
Gay Congressman introduces bill to require U.S. to defend LGBTQ+ rights worldwide - LGBTQ Nation
"Our nation can be a leader when it comes to protecting dignity and human rights once again," said Rep. Robert Garcia.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Rep. Robert Garcia 👑 and Sen. Ed Markey have reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act which directs the dept to establish a Special Envoy to create “a global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQ people internationally.” 🙏🌈👏
Jonathon Bailey 👑 dancing through life with Sesame Street’s Ernie and Bert, just because… ❤️🌈 youtube.com/shorts/StEu0...
Dancing Through Life with Bert, Ernie, and Jonathan Bailey #sesamestreet
YouTube video by Sesame Street
youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Jonathon Bailey 👑 dancing through life with Sesame Street’s Ernie and Bert, just because… ❤️🌈 youtube.com/shorts/StEu0...
For Chappell Roan’s 👑 recent tour, she and her stylist/creative director, Genesis Webb, have zeroed in on princesses, dragons, and knights. Webb “wanted the costume to feel ornate and inherently innocent with a subtle touch of horror.” She knew there was only one house for the job: McQueen. ✂️🌈
Chappell Roan Takes Vogue Behind the Scenes at Corona Capital
Chappell Roan and her stylist Genesis Webb tapped McQueen to transform the singer into a screaming banshee. "I felt very cool and very lucky and very popstar," Roan says.
www.vogue.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
For Chappell Roan’s 👑 recent tour, she and her stylist/creative director, Genesis Webb, have zeroed in on princesses, dragons, and knights. Webb “wanted the costume to feel ornate and inherently innocent with a subtle touch of horror.” She knew there was only one house for the job: McQueen. ✂️🌈
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JODIE FOSTER! 👑🏆🎂🌈
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media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JODIE FOSTER! 👑🏆🎂🌈
The U.S. needs 1,500 additional experienced HIV specialists to meet goals for testing and treatment. A recent study identified substantial geographic and racial/ethnic disparities, especially in the South. Most experienced HIV clinicians are in the Northeast or West Coast where AIDS first hit. 🙏🎗️
HIV Specialists Are in Short Supply
Over 1,500 more experienced providers will be needed to meet HIV care goals, especially in the South.
www.poz.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The U.S. needs 1,500 additional experienced HIV specialists to meet goals for testing and treatment. A recent study identified substantial geographic and racial/ethnic disparities, especially in the South. Most experienced HIV clinicians are in the Northeast or West Coast where AIDS first hit. 🙏🎗️
Jordan Wood became the presumptive frontrunner to represent ME’s 2nd congressional district. He brings over $1 mil to the fight from his Senate campaign. He’s also one half of a gay WA power couple with husband Jake Lipsett, co-founder of the Democratic fundraising machine Mothership Strategies. ✊🌈👏
Gay candidate Jordan Wood is using his campaign's $1 million war chest to keep a House seat blue - LGBTQ Nation
Running as a reformer, Wood talked to LGBTQ Nation about Maine politics, challenging Trump, and how he met his husband.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Jordan Wood became the presumptive frontrunner to represent ME’s 2nd congressional district. He brings over $1 mil to the fight from his Senate campaign. He’s also one half of a gay WA power couple with husband Jake Lipsett, co-founder of the Democratic fundraising machine Mothership Strategies. ✊🌈👏
Ariana Grande 👑 is returning to SNL Dec 20 for her third stint as host. She’ll be joined by musical guest Cher 👑, who will take the stage for the first time since her SNL debut in 1987. Grande stars in Wicked: For Good which hits theaters Nov 21. Cher is promoting her autobiography “The Memoir.” 🌈
‘SNL’: Ariana Grande to Host With Cher as Musical Guest; Plus Josh O’Connor and Lily Allen
'Saturday Night Live' has set Ariana Grande and Josh O'Connor as the next hosts. They'll be joined by respective musical guests Cher and Lily Allen.
variety.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Ariana Grande 👑 is returning to SNL Dec 20 for her third stint as host. She’ll be joined by musical guest Cher 👑, who will take the stage for the first time since her SNL debut in 1987. Grande stars in Wicked: For Good which hits theaters Nov 21. Cher is promoting her autobiography “The Memoir.” 🌈
LGBTQ ally and all around saint, Dolly Parton 👑, has been recognized for her philanthropic efforts, honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. In her acceptance speech she called the win the blessing of a life time. “It makes me want to dream up new ways to help lift people up.” 🙏🏆👏
LGBTQ+ ally and icon Dolly Parton says she's 'blessed' as she wins first Oscar
LGBTQ+ ally Dolly Parton’s philanthropic efforts have seen her awarded her first Oscar, resulting in her realising she’s been “blessed” more than she “ever dreamed possible”.
www.thepinknews.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
LGBTQ ally and all around saint, Dolly Parton 👑, has been recognized for her philanthropic efforts, honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. In her acceptance speech she called the win the blessing of a life time. “It makes me want to dream up new ways to help lift people up.” 🙏🏆👏
Happy Birthday, RuPaul👑! #youbetterwerk youtu.be/dQ-CJh8JmGA?...
RuPaul - Catwalk (feat. Skeltal Ki) - Official Music Video
YouTube video by RuPaul
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Happy Birthday, RuPaul👑! #youbetterwerk youtu.be/dQ-CJh8JmGA?...
The exhibition celebrates trans and gender-nonconforming people of color who lived authentically, often making choices challenging societal boundaries, shaping the visibility of queer people today. The installation honors the resilience and creativity of those who risked everything to live openly. 🏳️⚧️
I Live The Life I Love — GLBT Historical Society
www.glbthistory.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The exhibition celebrates trans and gender-nonconforming people of color who lived authentically, often making choices challenging societal boundaries, shaping the visibility of queer people today. The installation honors the resilience and creativity of those who risked everything to live openly. 🏳️⚧️
Pope Leo XIV will host a group of trans women, including Catholic activist Alesia Nobile, during a Vatican lunch this Sunday, Nov 16. In October Leo received pro-LGBTQ Catholic reform org We Are Church during church celebrations, marking the first time the group attended the Vatican “in this form.”🙏
Pope Leo XIV Will Have Lunch With 4 Trans Women in Upcoming Meeting
“I hope this [lunch] will be an opportunity to speak to him and ask him not to backtrack on rights," Alesia Nobile said.
www.them.us
November 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Pope Leo XIV will host a group of trans women, including Catholic activist Alesia Nobile, during a Vatican lunch this Sunday, Nov 16. In October Leo received pro-LGBTQ Catholic reform org We Are Church during church celebrations, marking the first time the group attended the Vatican “in this form.”🙏
P.S. Cultural Center is thrilled to welcome The Filmmakers’ Gallery for the 2025 Margaret O’Brien Legend Award Ceremony, honoring winner of Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and 9 Emmy Awards, the legendary BOB MACKIE. 👑🏆👏
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
P.S. Cultural Center is thrilled to welcome The Filmmakers’ Gallery for the 2025 Margaret O’Brien Legend Award Ceremony, honoring winner of Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and 9 Emmy Awards, the legendary BOB MACKIE. 👑🏆👏
This Transgender Awareness Week, a member of Not in our Name, a collective of cisgender women who wrote a letter calling out the media and politicians for disseminating anti-trans rhetoric stated, ’It is a voice that is missing from the conversation.’ It has been signed by more than 61,500 women. 🏳️⚧️🫶
60,000 cisgender women write powerful open letter in support of trans community
“Not in our Name” is the title of a collective of cisgender women who have written an open letter calling out the media and politicians for promoting anti-trans rhetoric.
www.thepinknews.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This Transgender Awareness Week, a member of Not in our Name, a collective of cisgender women who wrote a letter calling out the media and politicians for disseminating anti-trans rhetoric stated, ’It is a voice that is missing from the conversation.’ It has been signed by more than 61,500 women. 🏳️⚧️🫶
Poet Andrea Gibson and their wife are the subjects of the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, documenting their marriage and how they dealt with Gibson's terminal cancer diagnosis. Gibson co-wrote this song for the documentary, with Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile who perform it. BEAUTY. 🙏🫶
Sara Bareilles - Salt Then Sour Then Sweet (Official Lyric Video) ft. Brandi Carlile
YouTube video by SaraBareillesVEVO
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Poet Andrea Gibson and their wife are the subjects of the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, documenting their marriage and how they dealt with Gibson's terminal cancer diagnosis. Gibson co-wrote this song for the documentary, with Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile who perform it. BEAUTY. 🙏🫶
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) pledged to fight on behalf of LGBTQ Americans during her speech after being sworn into Congress Wed. She waited 50 days to be sworn in, and immediately promised to sign a discharge petition to release government files related to child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. ✊🌈👏
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says "We need to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights" during swearing-in speech - LGBTQ Nation
She also spoke about the infamous Epstein files, which continue to plague the president.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) pledged to fight on behalf of LGBTQ Americans during her speech after being sworn into Congress Wed. She waited 50 days to be sworn in, and immediately promised to sign a discharge petition to release government files related to child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. ✊🌈👏
Jonathan Bennett 👑 competed on Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing With the Stars, hosted Cake Wars and Halloween Wars, and to add to previous Hallmark movies, this month you can see him in the second season of Finding Mr. Christmas, and the holiday heart-warmer A Keller Christmas Vacation out Nov. 9.
Jonathan Bennett Stars in New Hallmark+ Series and Movie - Palm Springs Life
With two new projects on Hallmark+ this month, Palm Springs resident Jonathan Bennett continues to slay the holiday season. Here, he shares his favorite desert hangouts.
www.palmspringslife.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Jonathan Bennett 👑 competed on Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing With the Stars, hosted Cake Wars and Halloween Wars, and to add to previous Hallmark movies, this month you can see him in the second season of Finding Mr. Christmas, and the holiday heart-warmer A Keller Christmas Vacation out Nov. 9.
The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt reveals how grief and activism together are a powerful symbol of resilience. Oscar winner in 1989 for Documentary, the film examines lives affected by HIV/AIDS, and efforts to combat the stigma, misinformation, and political obstruction that deepened the crisis.
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt in 4K
A tremendous, handmade monument to the lives lost to AIDS, the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt demonstrates that grief and activism together can manifest a powerful symbol of resilience.
www.academymuseum.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt reveals how grief and activism together are a powerful symbol of resilience. Oscar winner in 1989 for Documentary, the film examines lives affected by HIV/AIDS, and efforts to combat the stigma, misinformation, and political obstruction that deepened the crisis.
Based on Anne Rice’s novel set in 18th century Italy, following a Venetian noble and a singer castrated at 6 as they try to find success in opera. Along the way they engage in a love affair. Including Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, and Owen Cooper. 👏
Pedro Pascal sends love to trans sister Lux as she's confirmed for Cry to Heaven
Trans actresses Lux Pascal and Hunter Schafer, as well as Adele, are among those in the cast of Tom Ford's upcoming film, Cry to Heaven.
www.thepinknews.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Based on Anne Rice’s novel set in 18th century Italy, following a Venetian noble and a singer castrated at 6 as they try to find success in opera. Along the way they engage in a love affair. Including Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, and Owen Cooper. 👏
Brooke Wise will oversee exhibitions, programs, and artist initiatives, expanding Tom of Finland Foundation's mission of creative freedom and queer visibility. She emphasizes humor, accessibility, and resistance to censorship, positioning erotic art as a vital part of contemporary cultural dialogue.
Brooke Wise Named Chief Curator at Tom of Finland Foundation - V Magazine
With a lasting commitment to art as activism, she leads the Foundation into a new era of subversion, humor, and unapologetic creative freedom, where creativity stands as a pillar of community
vmagazine.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Brooke Wise will oversee exhibitions, programs, and artist initiatives, expanding Tom of Finland Foundation's mission of creative freedom and queer visibility. She emphasizes humor, accessibility, and resistance to censorship, positioning erotic art as a vital part of contemporary cultural dialogue.