LGBTQ+ walking group Out & About Hikers turns 20 with beautiful exhibition

don’t say gay” law, after initially approving it several months ago.Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial legislation into law earlier this year, and it went into effect earlier this month.The Miami-Dade School Board voted to reverse its approval of Comprehensive Health Skills textbooks, which are used for middle and high school health classes.

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s plight was a central topic at an athletics award ceremony in Hollywood on Wednesday night, and an impassioned speech from soccer phenom Megan Rapinoe drove it all home.Griner has been held prisoner in Russia for the past five months for having vape canisters containing hashish oil in her luggage while traveling through the country.Like many WNBA players, she was playing overseas during the off-season to help compensate for the relatively low pay female athletes receive in the United States.Rapinoe took the ESPYs stage to receive the “Best Play” award and used the opportunity to speak out in support of her sister in sport:“We love her. … We miss her.

All Kinds Of Love, a sex-positive indie that charmed audiences at San Francisco’s Frameline Festival back in June and is set to make its Los Angeles debut this weekend at Outfest.Like so many great love stories, All Kinds Of Love begins with the end of another. Freshly divorced from his longtime husband, Max (Matthew Montgomery) is a man without direction—or a place to stay, for that matter.Unfortunately, that means he often finds himself needing to crash on his ex’s couch.

Resident one-joke pony Dave Chappelle has finally faced a single consequence and folks are just celebrating the little victories.Iconic Minneapolis club First Avenue announced Monday that the not-so-funny funnyman would be performing at the venue on Wednesday night, and faced immediate wide-spread public backlash.Somehow, in an act of clarity, the venue actually listened to the community and canceled the show just hours prior to curtain.In a statement shared to social media Wednesday afternoon, the venue apologized for the booking and acknowledged the misstep they’d taken:We hear you. Tonight’s show has been cancelled at First Avenue and is moving to the Varsity Theater.

30! And that money’s [the reason that] you were swimming in that pool, goddamnit! You respect that movie—and your mother sounding like Rocky!'”Rosie O’Donnell reflecting on A League Of Their Own while hosting Outfest’s screening of Amazon’s new television adaptation of the film.

Once-respected journalist/right wing golden boy Glenn Greenwald has come to the defense of his buddy Matt Gaetz after the anti-LGBTQ congressman voted against codifying same-sex marriage into federal law.In a series of tweets, Greenwald, who is gay and married to a man, defended Gaetz’s vote against the Respect For Marriage Act, which would bar states from discriminating on the basis of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin” against couples who wish to get married.Related: Tulsi Gabbard and Glenn Greenwald team up with website for right-wing extremists because of course“In 2015, Florida banned adoptions by same-sex couples,” he tweeted yesterday. “The bill in the lower house to rescind that ban was sponsored by then-State Rep.

Ricky Martin‘s lawyers say he “can now move forward with his life and career” after a temporary restraining order against him was dropped on Thursday.Earlier this month, Martin’s nephew filed the order and accused the singer of sexual abuse in Puerto Rico. Martin, 50, vowed to fight the claims, with a representative calling them, “completely false and fabricated.”In a statement released on Martin’s Twitter account on Thursday his lawyers Joaquín Monserrate Matienzo, Carmelo Dávila, and Harry Massanet Pastrana said: “Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court.“The accuser confirmed to the court that his decision to dismiss the matter was his alone, without any outside influence or pressure, and the accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter.”It continued: “The request came from the accuser asking to dismiss the case.

D.C. is about to receive a double dose of dining destination deals over the next several weeks: Black Restaurant Week (July 18-31) and RAMW Summer Restaurant Week (August 15-21).

The U.S. House of Representatives today (Thursday, July 21) passed legislation codifying the right to contraception nationwide into law as a pre-emptive move in the wake of the U.S Supreme Court’s June 24 decision over-turning Roe v. Wade.

gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), with the infection being passed on mainly through close contact between people in interconnected sexual networks. You may be offered the vaccine if you've had significant contact with someone with confirmed monkeypox.

In the court hearing on July 21, Ricky Martin’s nephew dropped the allegation against the Puerto Rican pop singer, who was caught hanging around the petitioner’s house after breaking in two months ago. Likewise, the restraining order was withdrawn.

In its new ‘Women’s Health Strategy for England,’ published July 20, the UK government has announced that National Health Service (NHS) fertility treatment funding will no longer discriminate against same-sex assigned-female-at-birth (AFAB) couples.  Up until now, the NHS required certain conditions to be met by any couple seeking fertility treatments before they can access fertility […]

A new trailer for the highly anticipated (and expertly named) queer horror They/Them (They Slash Them) has just dropped, serving all the spine-tingling chills and thrills one could ask for. Produced by Blumhouse, the film is created, written and directed by three-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan, known for his work on productions such as Skyfall, Gladiator […]

As Disability Pride Month continues, our writer speaks with friends on what Disabled Joy means to them. It’s been a heavy year, but I don’t have to tell anyone that. In fact, it’s been a heavy few years. Disabled People have carried greater weight than most though, and I think there needs to be an […]

It’s queer creatives and allies like these (and many, many more) that uplift and radiate the foundations of our community: uniqueness, vibrancy, creativity, and boldness. From videography to tattooing to photography to illustration to ceramics, the mediums available to express your queerness are infinite and everchanging. As Pride month passes, we celebrate all of the […]

Cork LGBT+ Pride returns this weekend after its two-year forced hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lineup of fabulous events is set to make it the city’s most colourful festival yet. The nine-day festival kicks off this Saturday, July 23 with two fabulous sporting events. First up is the Frontrunners Cork 5km Pride […]

After years of confusion about his own sexual preferences, sex therapist Joe Kurt coined the term ‘sides’ to provide a label and community for individuals who prefer not to engage with penetrative sex. Now, the new preference filter for sides on Grindr is a step in combating restrictive stereotypes about queer sex, especially on dating […]

The Irish Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) has expressed its support for a national ban on conversion therapy and highlighted ongoing research which will inform efforts to ban the practice. The ACP published a blog post on its website July 16 summarising research efforts at Trinity College and mentioning the researchers’ need for more participation. […]

The history of sex toys is certainly an interesting one, going as far back as the Neanderthals in 29,000 BCE, through the invention of the steam-powered dildo, all the way up to the modern day where some sex toys are linked to apps. Take a journey with me through this fascinating and freaky history. Our […]

ABOVE: A little hairy Robin Williams on the 71st anniversary of his birth. Gr8erDays follows HERE.

Congratulations to Intersex Greece on Greece’s historic decision to end medically unnecessary, binary-affirming surgeries on intersex children born with ambiguous genitalia, known as intersex genital mutilation or IGM.  This decision was only possible thanks to the tireless work of all at Intersex Greece who we at Intersex Ireland are grateful to call associates and friends. […]

A League of Their Own, she wondered if she’d be the only gay woman there. It didn’t take long for her to learn she’d truly found a league of her own.“Out of 650, I bet you 400 was gay” in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, Blair said at a recent screening of the Amazon Studios series at the Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Blair, who was a pitcher for the league’s Peoria Redwings in 1948 and later played pro softball, came out publicly when the series premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival days before the Frameline screening.Blair recounted that when she fell in love with a girl in high school, “I thought we were the only two in the world that were gay.” They had to be careful, she noted, and when she went off to play pro baseball, “I thought, Oh, my God, I’m gonna be the only one here,” she said.“But it took me about 24 hours to find out I like somebody,” recalled Blair, who was nicknamed “All the Way Mae” for her prowess on the diamond.

here.You can watch the full part two video here."I am finding that many people think of self-diagnosis as delusion when it is actually very necessary for those who can't afford or who don’t have access to healthcare. People with underserved and misunderstood medical conditions become experts on their own bodies and everyone else, even doctors, need to sit down and listen to what they have to say," she added.You can read more about intersex and intersex myths here.However, Syndey hopes people will also recognize her for more than her body. "I hope that people will come to see that my value is not strictly defined by my anatomy.

Secret Celebrity Drag Race is back, back, back again with a brand new format and an all-new line-up of queens and contestants.

monkeypox virus should be prioritized for men who have sex with men, according to experts.Monkeypox, a virus originally passed to humans from animals, now has over 15,000 confirmed cases worldwide across 71 countries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Earlier cases have been associated with gay and bisexual men—with many U.S.

The entertainment world is abuzz with excitement over pictures of Ryan Gosling in his new film role as Barbie’s boy-toy, with a distressed jean vest and tan abs so defined they could truly be moulded plastic. Some fans, however, have noticed certain similarities between Gosling’s look and another time gay fans went nuts over Ken. That’s right – Gosling bears a striking resemblance to Earring Magic Ken – sometimes known as Gay Ken or even Cock Ring Ken.Yes, somehow 1993 Mattel thought that this look made sense for a man in a committed heterosexual relationship:Looking back, surely even Mattel can admit that this logic seems faulty at best. Between his purple mesh top and faux-leather vest, bleach-blonde two-toned hair, singular pierced ear and necklace holding a good sized ring (whatever terminology you want to lend to it), Ken screams early-’90s-gay-rave-attendee.

trailer for the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has finally dropped, and it significantly focuses on nonbinary actor Emma D’Arcy’s Rhaenyra Targaryen.D’Arcy will star in the highly-anticipated HBO Max series as Rhaenyra, King Viserys I’s first-born child, who must fight for the throne following her father’s passing.The series, set 300 years prior to Game of Thrones, is inspired by George R.R. Martin's 2018 novel Fire & Blood; though, it’s said to be a feminist take on his work.Abundantly obvious from the trailer – Rhaenyra is not your typical princess.

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Learning about a loved one’s cancer diagnosis can be devastating and many will struggle to find the support they need during this difficult time. The carer can often be overlooked, however, they need support as well as the individual battling cancer. Maggie’s is a cancer support charity in the UK that is also growing internationally.

Coming out is not a one time thing and can be tricky when navigating our professional lives. Brian and Colman sit down with on-air personality and producer Regina Lyn to discuss embracing her identity without labels in a world that continues to try to put us in boxes.   Regina Lyn joined the Black Tie Dinner board in Dec of 2019, first serving on the Community Relations Committee.

Big Dipper in ‘Ham and Cheese.’ (Courtesy photo)

As a monkeypox outbreak continues to swell across the United States, health experts have said that expanded testing, vaccination and treatment will be important for curbing the disease. But these critical tools are still not widely available, and it can be difficult to try to get a diagnosis and find access to medication that may help your symptoms. Public health messages in the United States around individual risk and access to care have not always been clear; the clinics doing testing and the health department officials who follow up with patients often lack coordination; vaccine distribution has lagged; and treatment options remain obscure.

CNN Greece reports. The court cited the failing health of Hortarias’s wife and two relatives for whom he is responsible in its decision.

For countless gay men of a slightly earlier era, the International Male catalogue provided a portal to fashion… and fantasy. Handsome men with chiseled jaws and muscled bods filled the pages of IM, often clad in no more than a skimpy pair of underwear. Straight dudes could ogle the Victoria’s Secret catalogue bursting with “angels” in lingerie; for gay guys there was International Male.

The Only Way Is Essex legend Gemma Collins has shared an adorable video of herself with a young boy, but fans were left confused at his identity as he was concealed by a blanket.Gemma took to Instagram to post the video as she enjoyed some one on one time with her the boy in her arms as they relaxed in the garden.In the clip, Gemma could be seen cradling the child, who was covered with a white blanket, as she stroked the side of his face.READ MORE: Gemma Collins shows off jaw-dropping figure in bikini after 3 stone weight lossFans were confused over the child's identity, with many pointing out that it could be her partner Rami's son, but others wondering if he was bigger than the clip depicted. She wore a pink vest top and her blonde hair pushed back as she smiled sweetly, singing You Are My Sunshine.The cute moment was captured as Gemma swung back and forth on a white wooden swing chair, a sprawling green lawn stretched out behind her with a backdrop of lush green trees and a clear blue sky.In the caption Gemma wrote: “Beautiful memories last forever.

TMZ.The nephew previously alleged that Ricky Martin had been harassing and stalking him after the two had a 7-month relationship.“Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the court. The accuser confirmed to the court that his decision to dismiss the matter was his alone, without any outside influence or pressure,” Martin’s legal team said in a statement to TMZ.They added, “And the accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter.

CNN Greece reports. The court cited the failing health of Hortarias’s wife and two relatives for whom he is responsible in its decision.

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula has always embraced artists of all kinds in this regard. Since 2016, the reality series has explored the darker and more alternative side of the art form. The competition rates its contestants on criteria like “drag, filth, horror, and glamour” without much attention paid to gender.Throughout its four seasons, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula has featured trans and nonbinary folks, cisgender women, straight men, and drag kings — like Landon Cider, the show’s season 3 winner.

Hollywood has given us so many queer teen romances over the last few years that it’s easy to forget a not-so-distant past when LGBTQ people had to grow up watching movies that only showed the pangs of first love through a heteronormative filter, and relate to the experience as best they could via the pretty straight kids enacting it on the screen. It was a take-what-you-can-get situation that left a lot of people feeling left out, isolated, and unseen.

He told Punchbowl News reporter Christian Hall yesterday that the bill addressed a “non-issue” and there was no need to take steps to protect same-sex marriage.“I don’t know why we’re doing that bill, there’s no threat to its status in America.“But I know plenty of gay people in Florida that are pissed off about gas prices,” he added.CNN’s Manu Raju also asked him about it. Republican Rubio told him the legislation was a “stupid waste of time.”Marco Rubio told me that he is a NO on House’s same-sex marriage bill, calling it a “stupid waste of time”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 20, 2022The House vote came about after the Supreme Court decided last month to overturn Roe v Wade, sending the issue of abortion back to individual states.

Ricky Martin’s nephew has withdrawn harassment and affair claims against the singer, effectively bringing the case to a close.

supervisor has taken to Mumsnet to complain about two new apprentices who instead of getting on with their workload spend their time "educating" people on social issues.In a post shared on the platform on Tuesday, the supervisor, who goes by the username OhGoodnessItsSoExhausting, explained that since the two joined, they have been extremely "sensitive and just plain annoying.""I can't give any feedback because they 'know it already.' I can't say anything right because apparently I know nothing about transgender issues or decolonisation of the workplace and I need to hear them 'educate' me on it all and lend me books because they (20 years younger with zero experience in this role) know how to resolve ingrained, inherent systemic racism and prejudice and clearly if they were in my role they'd have solved all the problems in society which impact the role, already."The supervisor went on saying that the two apprentices aren't the best at their job and working with them is just hard because they come across as "patronizing" and "self-righteous"The two apprentices, who according to the supervisor are about 26 years old, are also friends outside of the workplace, and according to the supervisor: "They feed off each other discussing how amazing and [righteous] they are and how everyone else in the organisation is incompetent.""Is this entitlement, condescending attitude and use of fluffy language a generation thing? Or (please tell me), I've just had a bad run of two extremely annoying apprentices!!?" the supervisor asked the Mumsnet community.According to the U.S.

Gemma Collins looked completely stark naked in a snap in her pool during the blistering heatwave that hit Britain earlier this week. The star who recently shed around a whopping 3 stone appeared to strip down to her birthday suit while bathing with a pal in her huge swimming pool.The 41-year-old former TOWIE babe looked incredible as she took a dip to cool down during the hot weather that beamed down on her.

Ryan Gosling has described the decision to cast Ncuti Gatwa as the next Doctor Who in the long-running hit sci-fi series as “the most exciting thing that’s happening right now.”

LGBTQ+ people who experienced discrimination in the last 12 months were subjected to it in an educational setting or at home more than anywhere else, a joint survey from GAY TIMES and Channel 4 News has found.

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They/Them.The movie, which stars Kevin Bacon and a bunch of up-and-coming talent, is set at an LGBTQ conversion therapy camp. If that wasn’t a horrific enough, things take a darker turn when it appears there’s a killer on the loose.Related: They/Them: First pics of gay conversion horror movie with Kevin BaconBacon will play the role of Owen Whistler, the sinister founder of the Whistler Camp.Playing the camp attendees are Theo Germaine, Quei Tann, Austin Crute, Monique Kim, Anna Lore, Cooper Koch and Darwin del Fabro.The movie comes from the renowned horror production company, Blumhouse, and will air exclusively on Peacock.Making his directorial debut is John Logan, the award-winning screenwriter of Gladiator, The Aviator and Hugo.In a statement, Logan said, “They/Them has been germinating within me my whole life.

It’s been a busy year for the nation’s favourite diva, Gemma Collins, but she isn't about to slow down anytime soon. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the former TOWIE star has spilled the beans on her hopes for the rest of 2022 and, perhaps surprisingly, revealed why fronting a gardening programme is top of her to-do list. Earlier this year, Gemma unveiled her love of all things nature as she joined the BBC Springwatch team in Wild Ken Hill, Norfolk to celebrate and highlight some of the best of British wildlife as the season changed.