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- Trump’s anti-trans ads were expensive and unpopular – why were they his key strategy?
Trump’s campaign spent more than five times as much on anti-trans ads than on ads focused on the economy. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+… The post Trump’s anti-trans ads were expensive and unpopular – why were they his key strategy? appeared first on GAY TIMES.
- Festival en Barcelona reúne cine y literatura LGTBIQ+ en espacios icónicos de la ciudad
El Barcelona Queer Film Festival (+Literature) ofrecerá proyecciones de películas inéditas y clásicos LGTBIQ+, además de organizar encuentros con autoras destacadas. La primera edición del festival se celebrará del 25… The post Festival en Barcelona reúne cine y literatura LGTBIQ+ en espacios icónicos de la ciudad appeared first on GAY TIMES.
- Queer: Luca Guadagnino responds to Turkish authorities banning his gay drama
Luca Guadagnino has responded to Turkey authorities blocking the screening of his film Queer. Earlier this month, the upcoming gay drama was set to kick off Mubi Fest Istanbul 2024. On 7… The post Queer: Luca Guadagnino responds to Turkish authorities banning his gay drama appeared first on GAY TIMES.
- Here’s why Drag Race star LaLa Ri has stepped away from drag
Drag Race star LaLa Ri has spilt the tea on his drag exit. Back in October, the beloved talent surprised fans when he announced his departure from the drag industry… The post Here’s why Drag Race star LaLa Ri has stepped away from drag appeared first on GAY TIMES.
- “I have mixed feelings”: Challengers’ Josh O’Connor on straight actors playing gay roles
Josh O’Connor has weighed in on straight actors being cast in gay roles. Since splashing onto the scene, the 34-year-old talent has made waves in the entertainment industry with his… The post “I have mixed feelings”: Challengers’ Josh O’Connor on straight actors playing gay roles appeared first on GAY TIMES.
- President Biden, HHS Secretary Becerra mark Transgender Day of Remembrance
President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra are recognizing transgender Americans on Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed Wednesday, which commemorates those lost to violence.
- Sir Lady Java, drag artist and activist who performed alongside the famous, has died
Sir Lady Java, a Black transgender woman and legendary drag performer who appeared with some of the biggest names in show business and challenged an anti-drag law, has died.
- Gay Rep. Robert Garcia condemns GOP’s ‘shameful’ targeting of first trans member of Congress Sarah McBride
California Democratic U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia forcefully condemned the Republican Party’s targeting of Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first out transgender person elected to Congress, accusing the GOP of manufacturing culture wars to distract from its failure to address real issues.
- GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin attacks Pete Buttigieg & Rachel Levine in defending Trump’s AG pick, Matt Gaetz
While President-elect Donald Trump is making good on his promise to burn down American institutions from the inside by making outrageous nominations to the highest levels of government, some Republicans are attacking President Joe Biden’s embrace of LGBTQ+ people in his administration as a way to justify Trump’s picks.
- Trans U.S. Rep-elect Sarah McBride on Mike Johnson’s Capitol bigotry: 'Not here to fight about bathrooms'
Delaware U.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, who will become the first out transgender member of Congress when she’s sworn in this January, has responded to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s controversial Wednesday decision to ban transgender people from using restrooms aligned with their gender identity in House-controlled facilities. In a measured statement, McBride emphasized her commitment to representing Delaware families and addressing pressing issues, not engaging in divisive culture wars.
- Fans and Detractors of HBO’s The Last of Us Agree on How Gay It … – Hard Drive
LOS ANGELES — After airing several episodes of its inaugural season, everyone agrees that The Last of Us television series The post Fans and Detractors of HBO’s The Last of Us Agree on How Gay It … – Hard Drive first appeared on LGBTQ Breaking News.
- All the main events and entertainment to expect at Big Gay Key West! – Bear World Magazine
Don’t miss Big Gay Key West, the chub/chaser event of 2023 in the LGBT island paradise of Key West, Florida! Big Gay The post All the main events and entertainment to expect at Big Gay Key West! – Bear World Magazine first appeared on LGBTQ Breaking News.
- Speck Italian Eatery Opens Downtown; Ho Toy Closes After 64 Years – Columbus Monthly
Openings & Announcements The highly anticipated opening of Speck is here. Chef Josh Dalton’s riff on fine-dining Italian, which originally The post Speck Italian Eatery Opens Downtown; Ho Toy Closes After 64 Years – Columbus Monthly first appeared on LGBTQ Breaking News.
- ‘Dear Edward’ review: Well-intentioned slog – Newsday
WHAT IT’S ABOUT Edward (Colin O’Brien) is the sole survivor of a catastrophic plane crash that kills his brother, parents and The post ‘Dear Edward’ review: Well-intentioned slog – Newsday first appeared on LGBTQ Breaking News.
- Finn Wolfhard ‘really proud’ of Noah Schnapp for coming out as gay – Crow River Media
Finn Wolfhard felt “really proud” of Noah Schnapp for coming out as gay. The ‘Stranger Things’ actor – who portrays The post Finn Wolfhard ‘really proud’ of Noah Schnapp for coming out as gay – Crow River Media first appeared on LGBTQ Breaking News.
- Republican Speaker Mike Johnson Wants to Ban Trans People From Capitol Hill Restrooms
His new policy would require Capitol facilities to be “reserved for individuals of that biological sex.”
- You Can Now Buy a Syphilis Test Over the Counter
The tests can be purchsed at drugstores and online retailers.
- Trump Selects Anti-Trans WWE Co-Founder Linda McMahon to Be Education Secretary
McMahon is the chair of the board of America First Policy Institute, a loudly anti-trans right-wing nonprofit that says it opposes “radical gender ideology.”
- Best Movies 2024: 18 LGBTQ+ Films We Loved This Year
From Challengers to Conclave and beyond, queer films were standouts during an unusual year at the movies.
- At Least 36 Trans People Were Killed in the U.S. This Year. Half Were Black Trans Women
A new report provides insights into the “epidemic of violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people.”