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As gay men we felt vulnerable on the front lines of the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s
The release of this Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager composition meant a lot — we felt supported, much less alone and hopeful
1 December 2025 is World AIDS Day
Remembering with love all who didn't make it through
The release of this Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager composition meant a lot — we felt supported, much less alone and hopeful
1 December 2025 is World AIDS Day
Remembering with love all who didn't make it through
That's What Friends Are For (Official Video)
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November 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As gay men we felt vulnerable on the front lines of the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s
The release of this Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager composition meant a lot — we felt supported, much less alone and hopeful
1 December 2025 is World AIDS Day
Remembering with love all who didn't make it through
The release of this Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager composition meant a lot — we felt supported, much less alone and hopeful
1 December 2025 is World AIDS Day
Remembering with love all who didn't make it through
We agree with a comment made earlier on this video
"The 80's was just magnificent"
For all who were there, and all who wish they could have been, we present what some call the gayest ever Brit award performance
Love In The First Degree by Bananarama in Feb 1988, live at Royal Albert Hall, London
"The 80's was just magnificent"
For all who were there, and all who wish they could have been, we present what some call the gayest ever Brit award performance
Love In The First Degree by Bananarama in Feb 1988, live at Royal Albert Hall, London
November 30, 2025 at 3:06 AM
We agree with a comment made earlier on this video
"The 80's was just magnificent"
For all who were there, and all who wish they could have been, we present what some call the gayest ever Brit award performance
Love In The First Degree by Bananarama in Feb 1988, live at Royal Albert Hall, London
"The 80's was just magnificent"
For all who were there, and all who wish they could have been, we present what some call the gayest ever Brit award performance
Love In The First Degree by Bananarama in Feb 1988, live at Royal Albert Hall, London
The EU Court of Justice just ruled all EU countries must recognise same-sex marriages, saying citizens have freedom of 'normal family life' in other member states
Two men who married in Germany in 2018 and now live in Poland brought the case
The couple's lawyer describes the ruling as 'historic'
Two men who married in Germany in 2018 and now live in Poland brought the case
The couple's lawyer describes the ruling as 'historic'
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The EU Court of Justice just ruled all EU countries must recognise same-sex marriages, saying citizens have freedom of 'normal family life' in other member states
Two men who married in Germany in 2018 and now live in Poland brought the case
The couple's lawyer describes the ruling as 'historic'
Two men who married in Germany in 2018 and now live in Poland brought the case
The couple's lawyer describes the ruling as 'historic'
Supporting inclusion means a great deal to so many members of our communities
Inclusion and resilience strengthen societies
Inclusion and resilience strengthen societies
🏳️⚧️ Today We Honor Trans Lives Lost and Celebrate Community Resilience on Transgender Day of Remembrance.
We stand in solidarity. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect.
#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
We stand in solidarity. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect.
#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Supporting inclusion means a great deal to so many members of our communities
Inclusion and resilience strengthen societies
Inclusion and resilience strengthen societies
Becoming less inclusive is never a smart business strategy: this holiday shopping poster protests Target dropping its previously inclusive #DEI policies
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Becoming less inclusive is never a smart business strategy: this holiday shopping poster protests Target dropping its previously inclusive #DEI policies
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Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
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Memo to Republicans
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Memo to Republicans
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
Demonising people who are trans is not only indecent, it is NOT a vote winner
Just ask Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia, who campaigned heavily on being anti-trans and lost the election to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, failed
US Marriage Equality Safe: Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, been denied
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
US Marriage Equality Safe: Disturbing efforts to challenge the constitutionality of marriage equality in the US have, for now, been denied
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Mamdani: "I wanna say a deep thank you to Papi Juice for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers. It's so important to have a place for joy."
Zohran Mamdani visited Latino queer LGBTQ+ club Papi Juice in Brooklyn on Saturday night at 1am - looks like people appreciated him being there
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mamdani: "I wanna say a deep thank you to Papi Juice for creating a space for queer and trans New Yorkers. It's so important to have a place for joy."
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The new Prime Minister of the Netherlands looks set to be a 38-year-old gay man
The Netherlands seems about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The new Prime Minister of the Netherlands looks set to be a 38-year-old gay man
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Rob Jetten, expected new Dutch Prime Minister, and his 28 year old partner, the professional hockey player Nicolás Keenan, intend to marry in 2026
Rob Jetten, new gay Dutch Prime Minister, beat the far-right:
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
October 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Rob Jetten, expected new Dutch Prime Minister, and his 28 year old partner, the professional hockey player Nicolás Keenan, intend to marry in 2026
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Rob Jetten, new gay Dutch Prime Minister, beat the far-right:
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Rob Jetten, new gay Dutch Prime Minister, beat the far-right:
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
“Too often, we're spectators of fear & division. But that era is over. Because the Netherlands is bigger than the loudmouths, stronger than cynicism, & better than stagnation. It is time for the positive forces to win. It is possible!”
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October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Netherlands seems about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Netherlands seems about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party has the most seats in today's election exit poll.
Its 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
The Netherlands is about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
October 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Netherlands is about to have its first gay Prime Minister.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
D66 Party won the most seats in today's election.
It is led by 38-year-old out gay leader Rob Jetten who said tonight: "millions of the Dutch people have turned a page today (and) said goodbye to the politics of negativity and hate”.
King Charles had his first official engagement today to honour the LGBT+ community at the opening of a monument for veterans whose careers were cut short by a military ‘gay ban’ from 1967-2000
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
October 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
King Charles had his first official engagement today to honour the LGBT+ community at the opening of a monument for veterans whose careers were cut short by a military ‘gay ban’ from 1967-2000
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
Brig Clare Phillips said: “It is about being able to say to our veterans: you belong, and you always did”.
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Words that feel apt for this moment
September 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Words that feel apt for this moment
Sabrina Carpenter used her 2025 VMAs performance to show support for the LGBT+ community, with dancers holding slogan signs saying
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
September 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Sabrina Carpenter used her 2025 VMAs performance to show support for the LGBT+ community, with dancers holding slogan signs saying
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
🔻 "Protect Trans Rights"
🔻 "In Trans We Trust"
🔻 "Support Drag"
🔻 "For The Shes, Theys and The Gays"
WEEKEND MUSIC: Suspicious Minds — Amanda Lear
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
Amanda Lear - Suspicious Minds [Official Music Video]- Included in QUEEN LEAR (Arte Tv 2022)
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September 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
WEEKEND MUSIC: Suspicious Minds — Amanda Lear
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
Lear was Salvador Dali's muse and one of David Bowie's lovers and has more recently again found pop culture fame playing fashion designer, Edna Mode in The Incredibles
"Oh my goodness!" — The hosts reaction at the end sums up the brilliance of Jude York's performance of 'Mr Porcelain Doll'
'Mr Porcelain' - Jude York (Live for Good Friday Appeal)
YouTube video by Jude York
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August 31, 2025 at 6:43 AM
"Oh my goodness!" — The hosts reaction at the end sums up the brilliance of Jude York's performance of 'Mr Porcelain Doll'
Last weekend saw more than 150,000 people protest against Viktor Orbán's attempts to ban Pride in Budapest, Hungary
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
July 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Last weekend saw more than 150,000 people protest against Viktor Orbán's attempts to ban Pride in Budapest, Hungary
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
That show of strength though shouldn't blind us to the very real risks to freedom that continue to threaten LGBT+ rights across Europe
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...