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BBC Wrestling Reboot Plans to Feature Queer Wrestler Cassius Paule Who Wants to be Named 'Barbie'
Out wrestler Cassius Paule has been approached by the BBC to be part of the reboot of the 1990s wrestling show "Gladiators" and wants to be named "Barbie."
Trainer Matt Boyles Wants Queer, Bi & Trans Men to be Fitter
Out fitness trainer Matt Boyles works primarily with gay, bi, and transgender male clients for a simple reason: "This is a population that can need something different from the typical gym experience."
Drag Superstars Join In for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Campaign & Telethon
A coalition of LGBTQ media groups and companies is teaming up to fight back against harmful political and media narratives about drag performers and trans people.
10 Sexy Baseball Stars to Check Out this MLB Season
We've compiled 10 MLB stars ahead of the baseball season. Some of these thirst-worthy hunks have been in baseball for years; others still have a novelty that is sure to surprise more than a few fans.
States' Divisions on Abortion Widen after Roe Overturned
During the first legislative sessions in most states since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, lawmakers on both sides are dug in.
Israeli Group Asks Court to Punish Netanyahu over Legal Plan
An Israeli good governance group on Sunday asked the country's Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for allegedly violating a conflict of interest agreement.
Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic
A Florida charter school principal was forced to resign this week after some parents complained that their sixth-grade students were shown images of Michelangelo's "David" statue in class.
Drag Community Protests Nebraska Bill
Those opposed to the bill made sure the final hearing went out with a flash of glitter and sequins.
Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?
In a move that is sure to piss off Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney is host the "largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world" in September. Is it intentional? The event, to take place in September, is being billed as "the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the worl
Biden's Moves on Alaska Drilling, TikTok Test Young Voters
Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters.
Trump, Facing Potential Indictment, Holds Defiant Waco Rally
Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him and predicting his vindication as he rallied supporters.
Crews Continue to Sift Through Deep South Tornado Wreckage
Search and recovery crews on Sunday resumed the daunting task of digging through the debris of flattened and battered homes, commercial buildings, and municipal offices.
Tennessee's Drag Ban Rehashes Old Culture War Narratives
Tennessee's ban on drag is not an isolated event. Rather, it is only the latest volley in the broader culture war between American conservatives and progressives to define the values of the country.
Darcelle, World's Oldest Working Drag Queen, Dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes at age 92.
Parade Disinvites Hawaii Lawmaker after Pride Flag Comments
The chair of a parade honoring a Native Hawaiian leader and prince said Friday a state lawmaker won't be allowed to participate after he questioned a middle school principal's display of a pride flag.
Mississippi Tornadoes Deadliest Since 2011
With at least 23 people dead, tornadoes that ravaged parts of Mississippi and the Deep South overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade.
Israeli Defense Minister Calls for Halt to Judicial Overhaul
Israel's defense minister called for an immediate halt to the far-right government's contentious plan to overhaul the country's judiciary.
Idaho Governor Signs Firing Squad Execution Bill into Law
Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older methods of capital punishment amid a nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs.
Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt
A popular gay social networking application said Friday that it is issuing a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target LGBTQ+ individuals.
Will Utah's Social Media Law Harm LGBTQ+ Youth?
Utah's social media legislation attempts to shield children and teens from the ill effects of social media and empower parents. But can it be enforced — and will there be consequences for LGBTQ+ youth?