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SF LGBT Center's Soirée
On April 15 the City View at the Metreon will come alive when the San Francisco LGBT Center celebrates its 21st year with its annual Soirée, which promises to be a night to remember.
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.
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
Oakland Gay Men's Chorus Member Fatally Stabbed in His Home
53-year-old Curtis Marsh was reportedly fatally stabbed over the weekend at his apartment in the Lake Merit area of Oakland, CA. Family and friends are remembering him for his love of life and singing.
Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade Disses LGBTQ+ Groups
Another year marks another Staten Island St. Patricks Day Parade and other time the parade has excluded LGBTQ+ groups.
After NY1 Weatherman Was Fired Over Nude Cam Images, Cops Investigating for Revenge Porn
Former NY1 weatherman Erick Adame received international attention when it was discovered that he was fired in September after images of him live-streaming nude and performing sex acts leaked online.
Bare Chest Calendar Raises More Than $205K
On February 16, the Bare Chest Calendar held its third preliminary competition for the 2024 Calendar at the Powerhouse bar in SoMa, which included a presentation of last year's fundraising total, a whopping $205,190.
Two 15-year-olds Charged with Murdering Transgender Teen in UK
Transgender teen Brianna They was reportedly stabbed in Warrington, northwest England, on Saturday and was found on a park path in the afternoon.
One Night Only REAF Concert with 'Mean Girls'
Cast members from the touring production of "Mean Girls" gave rousing performances at the One Night Only REAF benefit concert, held at the Marines' Memorial Theatre February 13, with guest performers D'Arcy Drollinger and Shawn Ryan.
Missing Gay Teen Found Dead, Burned and Shot, on Train Tracks in Brooklyn
The body of the 19-year-old student, identified as DeAndre Matthews, was found to have been shot in the head and badly burned.
Castro Art Gallery Starts Fundraiser as Rent Doubles
Queer Arts Featured, a boutique, gallery, and event space located at the former camera shop owned by Harvey Milk, had its rent double this past month. The owners have launched a GoFundMe campaign.
Three Gay Men Robbed After Night at NYC's The Eagle
Three men in their late 30s and 40s visited the Chelsea gay leather bar on separate nights in October and November and say they were lured away from the club and robbed.
Penn State Professor Tells Students to 'Watch Gay Porn' to Embrace their Fluidity
A Penn State professor told his sociology students to "watch gay porn" because "it would help straight students to see that "we are all at some level nonbinary and very easily bisexual."
Watch: LGBT Politician's Council Meeting Crashed By Half-Nude Mate
Matt Heinz, the openly-gay Democrat and supervisor of Arizona's Pima County District 2, was quick to turn off his camera after noticing his male acquaintance was giving his zoom call a full view.
Ukrainian Family Accused in Beating of Gay Man Heading to Court
The Ukrainian Makarenko family facing attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking and blinding a gay Florida man are heading to court on January 27.."
Same-Sex Penguin Couple Book Banned in Florida School District
The award-winning 2005 children's book "And Tango Makes Three" features a real-life chinstrap penguin couple Roy and Silo.And it has been banned in a Florida school district.
Watch: Fired Gay Weatherman Addresses Videos in New Instagram Vid
An openly gay weatherman in New York City took to Instagram to address the backlash he has received after a private video was shared.
Drag Event in Missouri Ignites Community Protests
Despite complying with local ordinances and directives from the city's mayor, a holiday drag event in Chesterfield, Missouri, drew multiple protests.
Mother Continues Awareness Campaign Months After Son's Robbery and Death
Robberies affecting NYC's gay nightlife scene are being illuminated by a grieving mom: 'This has gone on too long, ' she says months after her son's death.
New York City Councilman Erik Bottcher Targeted By Anti-LGBTQ Vandalism
Two people were arrested Monday for breaking into New York City Councilman Erik Bottcher's apartment building.