Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it

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Hi Jake,My husband and I are in an open marriage and pretty liberal about it. We don’t really get jealous. There are occasional annoyances, like when he hooks up instead of sticking to plans, but overall, we prioritize communication and trust.That said… last week on vacation in Miami, he met a guy on Grindr and wanted to bring him back to our hotel room. He asked if the guy was open to both of us, but he wasn’t. Then my husband actually asked me to step out so they could have the room to themselves. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.I was caught off guard but agreed—until I found myself wandering South Beach in the heat for two hours, waiting for the “all clear” text. That’s when frustration set in. How did I end up kicked out of my own hotel room on my own vacation?Usually, our hookups happen elsewhere, but this felt different. Am I overreacting, or did he cross a line? Do I need to set firmer boundaries to prevent this from happening again? Can an open relationship go too far?No VacancyDear No Vacancy,Ah, Miami—sun, sand, and, apparently, a long humid stroll with absolutely nowhere to go while your man enjoyed the comfort of your hotel room! Probably not the kind of relaxation you had in mind when you booked this trip…From what you’ve shared, you and your husband have built a relationship on trust, communication, and a shared understanding that being with others doesn’t threaten your bond — until now.

Drag Race, contestant Sam Star reveals Charles Barkley–yes, Charles Barkley–is part of her family tree. Star says the Basketball Hall of Famer was best friends with her mom in high school, and played a big role in her childhood. He’s even attended one of Star’s drag performances; and yes, he tipped generously!Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.“I’m sure he’s proud that I’m a drag queen and not a basketball player,” Star quipped.The Alabama-born queen expounded on her relationship with Barkley in an interview with People.“He was always very supportive of us,” she said.

Elon Musk’s role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is on the surface a dramatic effort to overhaul the inefficiencies of federal bureaucracy. But beneath the rhetoric of cost-cutting and regulatory streamlining lies a troubling scenario.

“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email adam@thedccenter.org.  Go Gay DC will host “First Friday

Seeing red: it’s not just for ire toward the president’s Executive Orders. Next week is also Valentine’s Day. Your faithful gay bars and establishments are gearing up (in some cases, literally) for the holiday. Here is a list of just a few options for the LGBTQ+ set.

Dozens of HIV/AIDS activists on Thursday protested outside the State Department and demanded U.S. officials fully restore President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief funding.

A host of beloved LGBTQ+ actors are joining forces for Sunny Dancer, a touching and humorous romantic comedy set to tug at the heartstrings.

A total of 56 men were allegedly arrested at a private event in Jakarta, Indonesia, which police are calling a “gay sex party”. Three of the people who were arrested could now face up to 15 years in prison for violating the country’s anti-pornography laws.