LGBTQ+ GOP Group Endorses Sarah Palin for Congress

For the first time ever, the federal congress in Brazil will have Trans politicians as part of its cohort – Erika Hilton from Sao Paulo and Duda Salabert from Minas Gerais. According to the Associação Nacional de Travestis e Transexuais, the latest election in Brazil, which took place on Sunday, October 2, had 80 Trans politicians […]

The post “What like, it’s hard?”: Why Legally Blonde made me want to be an LGBTQ+ lawyer appeared first on GAY TIMES.

Erotic-horror-movie-actress-turned-antigay-GOP-gubernatorial-candidate Tudor Dixon posted a new campaign ad to her social media pages this week, but based on the people’s reactions, it’s not going to win her any new supporters.The 60-second spot features a gang of elderly bikers bitching about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, complaining about everything from her COVID response to her plans to “keep killing babies” to the potholes in Michigan’s roads, which apparently she’s personally responsible for.“Fix the damn roads!” the bikers gripe at the end of the video after plugging Dixon, who they refer to as “the other chick”, for governor.These great folks know exactly what @gretchenwhitmer has done to all of us.

shooting on 25 June in the nightlife district of Norway's capital.A total of four suspects have now been arrested, including the suspected gunman, a 43-year-old Norwegian citizen of Iranian origin.The two latest suspects — a man in his 40s with Somali citizenship and a Norwegian national in his 30s — were arrested on Sunday and were known to the authorities.On Friday, Oslo police also announced that they had issued an international arrest warrant for a 45-year-old "Islamist", who they believe is in Pakistan."To ensure the best possible cooperation with the Pakistani authorities, we had Oslo police officers in Pakistan a short time ago," a police spokesperson said.

Glenn Youngkin's proposed policies on how schools will handle transgender students.Youngkin, a Republican elected in 2021, proposed an overhaul to rules that would affect transgender students' ability to use the bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity and require schools to receive parental approval before using a transgender student's changed name or pronouns.Youngkin found himself at odds with many voters and elected officials in the state that—despite his surprise victory—has trended Democratic in recent years.Critics of the changes, which are set to go into effect October 27 following a 30-day comment period, accuse Youngkin of targeting an already-vulnerable population to score political points with conservatives.Supporters of the "parental right" policies argue that parents have a right to know what their children are doing in school, including if they identify with the LGBTQ community.The Richmond school board voted Monday night to reject Youngkin's policy changes, instead passing their own Transgender Protection Resolution."Transgender students deserve to learn and thrive in an environment free of bullying, intimidation, and fear," the board's resolution reads. "Therefore, be it resolved that the Richmond City Public School Board rejects Governor Youngkin's model policies and affirms its commitment to providing protections for all students regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression."The resolution, introduced by board member Liz Doerr, passed 8-1, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

For the 2022 edition of GAZE International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, a highlight for me were the short films that managed to cover a variety of topics and came from all over the world. From New Zealand’s wonderful Firsts to Switzerland’s hilarious In Nature (or Dans La Nature if you’ll pardon my French). Of course the Irish shorts […]

In a rally ceremony that resembled a political convention on Sept. 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his signing a degree that Russia had annexed four regions of Eastern Ukraine that were overrun by Russian military forces and Russian-backed separatists.

A new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll shows Democrat Wes Moore is ahead of Republican Dan Cox by 32 points in the state’s gubernatorial race.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks to fend off legal troubles and win a third term as Texas’ top law enforcement official, but his agency has come unmoored by disarray behind the scenes, with seasoned lawyers quitting over practices they say aim to slant legal work, reward loyalists and drum out dissent. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

We’re all aware that the political landscape these days is scary, to say the least. As I write this, political extremists across the country are attacking the rights of LGBTQ+ people in school, at work, and in the doctor’s office. What you might not know is that we once had strong nationwide protections against discrimination in health care.

The much-hyped new film “Bros,” touted as the first gay romantic comedy produced by a major Hollywood studio, bombed at the weekend box office, bringing in just $4.8 million, about half of the $8-10 million prediction for opening weekend.

A coalition of major health organizations are calling on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigation threats against providers of gender transition-related medical care for youth, asserting ongoing hostility, including bomb threats and threats of personal violence.

Not very slay of her. Lena Dunham just tweeted about pride and her casket. The Girls creator made a controversial tweet that made the internet very mad…again.

Billy Eichner’s Universal-backed comedy “Bros” flopped at the box office during its opening weekend with a $4.8 million bow, about half of the $8 million to $10 million that the studio projected. Eichner, in a now viral tweet, claimed that straight people not showing up to an LGBTQ comedy was a driving force behind “Bros” underperformance. “Even with glowing reviews, great Rotten Tomatoes scores, an A CinemaScore, etc., straight people, especially in certain parts of the country, just didn’t show up for ‘Bros,'” Eichner wrote. “And that’s disappointing but it is what it is.” Eichner is certainly correct that some straight moviegoers weren’t interested in the material, while homophobia about two men falling in love also likely figured in. During a recent trip to a multiplex in Georgia, for instance, this writer saw a group of men being openly homophobic by mocking the “Bros” poster for featuring a guy putting his hand on another guy’s butt. However, the $4.8 million opening for “Bros” is so low that it also means many LGBTQ viewers didn’t show up to see the comedy in theaters either. So why did “Bros” disappoint?

The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term Monday, which is shaping to be historical. Notably, associate justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will have heard her first arguments as the court's first Black woman.

The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term Monday, which is shaping to be historical. Notably, associate justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will have heard her first arguments as the court's first Black woman.

took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the dire numbers with a controversial take that quickly garnered backlash.“Last night I snuck in and sat in the back of a sold out theater playing ‘Bros’ in LA. The audience howled with laughter start to finish, burst into applause at the end, and some were wiping away tears as they walked out. It was truly magical.

And that’s a wrap… or is it? For anyone who missed this year’s GAZE International LGBTQ+ Film Festival 30th anniversary celebrations, fear not. Like any discerning 30-year-old, this one’s mad to keep the party going… and going… and going! The last five days saw a feast of the best queer films hitting not one but […]

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers will be on assignment in Brazil through Oct. 11.

In a ruling handed down on Thursday, a federal appeals court found that Kim Davis, the former county clerk from Kentucky who refused marriage licenses to same-sex couples after marriage equality became law with the Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell vs. Hodges, did not have qualified immunity. Consequently, the panel ruled that two couples could sue her personally, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.According to Thursday's U.S.

After the results of the elections in Italy were announced last Monday, September 26, with the far-right coalition winning the majority of the votes, Italians started to protest all over the country. Following the election victory of the far-right coalition in Italy last Sunday, the way is paved for what is deemed the country’s farthest-right […]

Love Island and publicly come out as bisexual. I try not to pigeon hole myself and often call myself pansexual interchangeably, but there’s one thing I’m absolutely sure of – bisexual people need to be more visible.  It’s why I’m out and proud.  The first bisexual representation I saw on screen wasn’t until I was in my teens when I watched the film Cruel Intentions.

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday announced the appointment of three people to the Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.

Iceland has launched a new LGBTQ+ action plan, pledging 40 million Icelandic Króna (over €280,000) to the scheme. This will set out landmark changes to the country’s LGBTQ+ policy from 2022 to 2025. These changes include an end to the discriminatory blood donation policy, training in LGBTQ+ issues for the police, as well as improvements […]

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers will be on assignment in Brazil through Oct. 11.

A Lena Dunham tweet drew a hailstorm of criticism on Sunday, as the actress made a request on the social media site that rubbed people the wrong way.'When I go, I want my casket to be driven through the NYC pride parade with a plaque that reads “she wasn’t for everyone, but she *was* for us”- who can arrange?' the Girls star, 36, said Sunday.A number of users questioned exactly why Dunham would be honored by the LGBTQ community. The latest: A Lena Dunham tweet drew a hailstorm of criticism on Sunday, as the actress made a request on the social media site that rubbed people the wrong way.

Paramore drummer Zac Farro has opened up about his brother and ex-bandmate’s past homophobic comments.

The winners and alternates of Miss Glamour Girl, Miss Gay Freestate and Miss Gay Western Maryland competed for the title of Miss Gay Maryland America 2022 at Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Special guest performers included Miss Gay Maryland 2021 Maranda Rights and Miss Gay America 2022 Dextaci.

“Bros,” the Billy Eichner-fronted film tumbled at the box office on opening weekend. And Eichner – who also co-wrote the film with director Nicholas Stoller – puts the blame on straight people not showing up.“Rolling Stone already has ‘Bros’ on the list of the best comedies of the 21st century.

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) has introduced legislation that would set up the process to create a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History & Culture, potentially as an official site within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

There is no easy way to say it: When the reviews are this sensational, the marketing support is this substantive and the theatrical footprint is this wide — and ticket sales are nonetheless this low — it usually amounts to outright marketplace rejection. “Bros,” the first gay romantic comedy from a major studio, arrived to an estimated $4.8 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada, about 40 percent less than the low end of prerelease analyst expectations. Universal Pictures booked “Bros” onto 3,350 screens and spent an estimated $30 million to $40 million to promote it.

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Canal 10 de El Salvador anunció el cese del acuerdo con el Instituto Nacional de Formación Docente, esto debido a que, según la televisora estatal, el INFOD incumplió los “estándares educativos” de la franja “Aprendamos en Casa”, al incluir contenido sexual no autorizado en la programación. 

pic.twitter.com/9PZ5nc3hF9— LGBTQ+ Support ???? (@sagalgbtsupport) December 15, 2021We already knew rainbow-washing was an issue, but a dumpster decorated like an LGBTQ pride flag might just mark a new low. Worse yet, the dumpster is prominently labeled “Garbage” in boldfaced lettering.An image of the dumpster resurfaced recently on the r/queermeme subreddit.

The results of a poll run by the Hinckley Institute of Politics and the Desert News found 72% of Utah’s residents agree that marriages between same-sex couples should be recognized by law as valid, with the same rights as cis-gender marriages.

Just as the disease was on a glide path to extinction thanks to new drugs, HIV/AIDS got a boost from a federal court in Texas.

Billy Eichner: "Thrilled."BE: "Shooting with Luke [Macfarlane], who plays my love interest Aaron, on the Upper West Side near Central Park. It reminded me of all the great romantic comedies I grew up loving — When Harry Met Sally..., Sleepless in Seattle, Tootsie, and Working Girl — but they were never about a gay couple. I love those movies, but I never saw myself in them.

Check your local listings. While a streaming release date has not yet been announced, “Bros” will eventually be streaming on Peacock since it’s a Universal Pictures release.

We’re all unfortunately way too familiar with Caitlyn Jenner at this point. The decorated Olympian turned FOX News correspondent has been a pain in the queer community’s collective butt for years now, with a litany of queerphobic and regressive views being publicly espoused for conservative consumption.And yet, there was a sweet spot before the Fox News of it all.

Over the course of the last year, what was once a red-hot housing market has experienced a cool-down. Home sales have been slowing, and interest rates are rising as the Federal Reserve continues to try and tame inflation and soaring prices. Rates are currently sitting at their highest point since late 2008, and are more than double their level a year ago. 

Bobby (Billy Eichner) and Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) in ‘Bros.’ (Courtesy photo)

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) has introduced legislation that would set up the process to create a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History & Culture, potentially as an official site within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

A group of queer mountaineers are literally taking LGBTQ+ activism to new heights, as they plan to scale the world’s highest mountains to promote queer visibility. Dastan Kasmamytov is an LGBTQ+ activist and founder of the Pink Summits campaign. After cycling from Central Asia to Germany, he decided to conquer the seven summits. The goal […]

A new podcast series, ‘I Am Not Your Refugee’ looks at refugee-led projects in Ireland, Turkey, Greece and Jordan. Journalist and producer Bairbre Flood tells us about how she met and spoke to Mehdi and Nihal, two members of the LGBTQ+ community in Yalova, a city just outside Istanbul, and to Mahmoud Hassino, who presents […]

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has said that a Pakistani law that was enacted in 2018 enabling Trans people to self-determine their gender is “inconsistent with Islamic principles”. The progressive bill permits Trans people to have their gender recognised without approval from a medical board and allows them to obtain official documents with their […]

‘Boy with the Bullhorn: A Memoir and History of ACT UP New York’ By Ron Goldbergc.2022/ Fordham University Press$36.95/512 pages

When the world ends, aficionados will still be watching their favorite Judy Garland movies.

LGBTQ+ community members in the Washington, D.C. area are mourning the sudden death of a longtime activist who worked to promote nightlife by organizing events such as Gay Day at the National Zoo, leather appreciation nights, and numerous events for people living with HIV.On Monday evening, a housemate of Jacob Nathaniel Pring announced the 47-year-old's death and paid tribute to him on Facebook.Sasha Chijoku wrote, "It is with great sorrow and grief that I tell you now that my housemate, Jacob Nathaniel Pring, passed away. For the present, and out of respect for his family, let me just say that his death was sudden and completely unexpected.""[J]ust as much as he would be engaging with people, sometimes he would spend days at a time in solitude," Chijoku wrote.

Near to her heart. Maren Morris explained why she gets so wound up when it comes to issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community after her recent clash with Brittany Aldean.