The film "Train!" premiered at the Inside Out LGBTQ2S+ festival, facing AI usage controversy. Director Adam Shankman clarified minimal AI use, emphasizing traditional CGI. Praised for its Drag Race-like style, low budget, and community focus.
New York City's Common Council celebrates Pride Month, honoring LGBTQ+ contributions and recommitting to civil rights and protections. The legislature enacted 'guard laws' for gender-affirming care. Hari Nef and others were recognized, highlighting NYC's rich ballroom culture and City Hall's unique ballroom event.
Murry Foust, a transgender student, was found dead after a month-long search. A posthumous degree, art exhibitions, and fundraisers honor his memory, celebrating his creativity and supporting a scholarship fund in his name.
Hungary's anti-LGBTQ publicity law has been struck down by the EU Court of Justice. The ruling follows legal action by the European Commission and comes after a political shift in Hungary, with a new government vowing to work with Brussels.
Joe Biden clarifies drug use, while Chris Baldwin founded a women-centric Pride event. Biden uses humor about his past, balancing self-deprecation and political jabs.
Far-right pastor Joel Webbon promotes nicotine as a 'personality upgrade' linked to national identity and masculinity, dismissing anti-smoking messaging as 'propaganda.' He also makes inflammatory claims targeting LGBTQIA+ and Jewish communities, drawing widespread online criticism.
The 2026 WeHo Pride Parade will have no Grand Marshal. HIV-positive individuals can enlist in the military again. Reality TV star Von arrested for domestic violence felonies.
The Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia trademark lawsuit centers on brand protection. Experts debate "likelihood of confusion" and "dilution" claims. Patagonia cites customer confusion, while Pattie Gonia's side highlights the name's origin and parody aspect.
Russell T. Davies' new Channel 4 drama, "Tip Toe," stars Alan Cumming & David Morrissey. It explores the rollback of LGBTQ+ rights, online extremism, and societal tensions, serving as a "wake-up call."
Wilson, Elon Musk's daughter, champions queer visibility & community, participates in a Savage x Fenty Pride campaign, and addresses safety concerns stemming from her father's transphobic remarks. She encourages struggling queer youth to find support.
Becky Pepper-Jackson, a transgender teen, is at the center of a Supreme Court case challenging West Virginia's ban on transgender athletes. Arguments focus on Title IX, competitive fairness, and the rights of LGBTQ+ students.
Explore 'The Shock of a Knight,' an early stag film, revealing groundbreaking trans representation and challenging historical notions of sexuality and gender fluidity in pornography.
Idaho's anti-trans bathroom law lawsuit was dismissed after a trans student plaintiff's suicide & another's graduation. The state faces ongoing challenges over restrictive laws, including a $5,000 fine for institutions and criminalizing trans people's public facility use.
Manchester's Village Angels ensure safety and support in the city's vibrant Gay Village nightlife. Their volunteers provide first aid, mental health aid, and safe passage home, fostering a secure, welcoming LGBTQ+ community for all.
A Florida legal battle over surrogacy raises concerns about reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ family recognition. The case challenges established laws and could impact IVF and assisted reproduction for many.
St. Clair apologized for past anti-trans views amidst public disputes with Elon Musk, who repeatedly misgendered their transgender child, Vivian. St. Clair slammed Musk for targeting their child on social media, prompting Musk to threaten custody over St. Clair's trans support.
Cuba navigates LGBTQ+ rights progress, including free sex-reassignment surgeries and anti-discrimination laws, contrasting with its history of repression, political prisoners like Jonathan, and an ongoing transgender child abduction case, amid U.S. tensions.
