RuPaul Responds To Republican Lawmakers Behind Anti-Drag Laws

RuPaul has some choice words for conservative politicians taking aim at drag performers and members of the transgender community with legislative proposals. On Wednesday, the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” creator and host deemed Republican lawmakers pushing for such measures “bullies” who are looking “for easy targets so they can give the impression of being effective” and … Read more

What should I have done about this rudeness to a waiter?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I know that it is not OK to be rude to someone who is rude to you. But what do you do when you observe rudeness done to another person? I was at a restaurant with three family members. The waiter came by to refill our water glasses, but skipped one of … Read more

LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students’ Mental Health

By Alan Mozes  HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 44% of U.S. middle and high schools have student-run clubs that shine a light on issues that touch the lives of LGBTQ+ students. And new research suggests that depression risk among LGBTQ+ students is considerably lower in those schools where such Gender-Sexuality … Read more

‘Of An Age’ Movie: A Sexy, Messy Look At Gay Man’s First Love

It takes less than 24 hours for two young men to experience a wildly intimate, life-changing connection in Goran Stolevski’s new queer drama, “Of an Age.” Whether such a whirlwind romance can be sustained, of course, is debatable. Still, Stolevski hopes audiences will come away from his film feeling grateful for the “sexy, beautiful, transporting” … Read more

Tim Roth & Jordan Oosterhof in LGBTQ Boxer Drama ‘Punch’ Trailer

Tim Roth & Jordan Oosterhof in LGBTQ Boxer Drama ‘Punch’ Trailer by Alex Billington February 8, 2023Source: YouTube “I keep the world at a distance.” Dark Star Pictures has unveiled the US trailer for a New Zealand indie sports film titled Punch, a boxing drama from filmmaker Welby Ings. This premiered at a few festivals … Read more

Harassment reported at gender-affirming care providers in 21 states

Hospitals and providers in 21 different states have faced online harassment for providing gender-affirming care to children in recent months, with the online attacks sometimes escalating into offline harassment and threats of violence, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign. Twenty-four hospitals and providers across 21 states were harassed online following “harassing, inflammatory and … Read more

Official Trailer for Gay Rugby Players Romance Film ‘In from the Side’

Official Trailer for Gay Rugby Players Romance Film ‘In from the Side’ by Alex Billington December 9, 2022Source: YouTube “You think I like having to hide this from everyone we know…” Strand Releasing has debuted the official US trailer for a British romantic drama titled In from the Side, made by filmmaker Matt Carter making … Read more

Virgin Atlantic’s New Gender-Affirming Uniform Policy Could Change The Game

Traveling can be complicated for anyone who doesn’t fall into society’s rigid norms. LGBTQ+ andtrans people face discrimination right from the security gate, and don’t even get me started onwhat disabled folx go through to catch a flight. It appears that Virgin Atlantic is one of the airlines trying to address these issues. Last week, … Read more

Supreme Court 2022 new term: Affirmative action, voting rights, elections and LGBTQ discrimination cases on the docket

Supreme Court’s rightward turn will continue this term Crawford: Even with Jackson on the bench, Supreme Court will continue rightward turn 03:42 Washington — The Supreme Court is set to gather Monday to kick off its new nine-month term, one that is expected to bring another round of divisive decisions on hot-button issues like affirmative … Read more

Supreme Court’s new term brings fresh opportunity for conservative majority to flex its muscle

Roberts defends Supreme Court’s legitimacy Chief Justice John Roberts defends the Supreme Court’s legitimacy 06:42 Washington — The Supreme Court is set to gather Monday to kick off its new nine-month term, one that is expected to bring another round of divisive decisions on hot-button issues like affirmative action, voting rights, elections and LGBTQ discrimination, … Read more