How Eid revealed tensions at al-Aqsa, in Gaza and within queer Muslim life
An interconnected look at how Eid exposed exclusion at al-Aqsa, the humanitarian strain in Gaza and the quiet work of queerness within religious and heritage spaces
Martina Colombo
Inside Adiba Jaigirdar’s approach to queer tropey romance writing
Adiba Jaigirdar talks about crafting joyful queer tropey romances and the publication of The Perfect Match
Multidrug-resistant Shigella cases increasing in South Australia among GBMSM
SA Health is urging vigilance among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men after clusters of a multidrug-resistant Shigella strain were identified in South Australia
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Ariane Mnouchkine’s theatre tackles totalitarianism through Ici sont les dragons
Ariane Mnouchkine’s new stage project mines the interwar years to warn democracies and spotlight art’s civic role
Drag Race UK vs The World finale recap: Gawdland wins as Kate Butch and Fontana reflect
Gawdland took the crown at the end of a globe-spanning season; Kate Butch and Fontana talk about the finale, identity and what’s next
Harry Styles responds to queerbaiting claims on SNL with a same-sex kiss
Harry Styles turned a live sketch on Saturday Night Live into a direct response to queerbaiting accusations, using a same-sex kiss to confront ongoing tabloid speculation
Best LGBTQ films to stream and most gay friendly countries
Discover queer cinema highlights and top gay friendly countries chosen for safety, laws, and culture
Golden from KPop Demon Hunters wins best original song amid onstage cutoff
The crew behind Golden celebrated a historic Oscar win but saw their moment interrupted when broadcast music cut them off on stage
Why AIDS-era exposure laws still force HIV-positive Americans onto sex-offender registries
Take an in-depth look at how legacy exposure laws put some people with HIV at risk of arrest and forced registration, and how survivors and advocates are pushing for change
Catch Shuggy Boats while U.S. delegations press for Africa deals
Explore the rising buzz around Shuggy Boats and the strategic goals of a U.S. delegation to Africa led by Troy Fitrell
Sheldon Riley delivers an emotional performance on American Idol despite elimination
Sheldon Riley’s stripped-back performance on American Idol exposed the artist behind the costume and struck a chord about family and belonging
The Celluloid Closet and the hidden history of gay representation
Discover why The Celluloid Closet remains essential viewing for anyone curious about Hollywood, censorship and queer visibility
Cal State uproar over trans athletes and Title IX
A professor’s intervention at a March 10 board meeting and a March 12 EU court decision highlight how courts and campuses are shaping the future of trans rights
Which gay novels deserve screen adaptations and what the MCU taught us about building a franchise
A look at why adaptations of gay romance books like “Anything But Fine” matter and what lessons the Marvel Cinematic Universe offers about large-scale storytelling
How Rio Romeo connects with lesbian fans and champions queer media
A candid portrait of Rio Romeo’s music, their deep bond with lesbian audiences and the ways they give back to queer media and community
Inside don’t come out: Victoria Linares on memory, danger and queer filmmaking
Victoria Linares brings a Dominican queer coming-of-age and a simmering thriller to BFI Flare, exploring allyship, loss and cinematic lineage
How to support your libido: simple strategies for sapphic wellbeing
Practical, inclusive tips to help sapphic people support their libido with food, movement, stress management and clearer communication
Why the cancellation of I Kissed A Girl matters for sapphic representation
A hugely popular sapphic dating show on the BBC brought real visibility to queer women and gender diverse people; its cancellation highlights funding strains and broader risks to representation
Help wanted for Rainbow Families Queensland family pride day at Victoria Point
Hundreds of families have registered for a Rainbow Families Queensland celebration; volunteers are being sought to support activities, accessibility and community groups
Beloved Sporties figure DJ Merlin remembered by Brisbane queer community
Brisbane’s queer scene is reflecting on the life and work of DJ Merlin (Glenn Price), whose decades of service at The Sportsman Hotel shaped countless drag nights and community gatherings
14 queer women who made Oscars history and why it matters
A concise look at 14 queer women whose nominations and wins at the Academy Awards marked milestones for representation and industry change
Well-known cis women publicly defending trans rights on International Women’s Day
Prominent cis women from music, film, politics and grassroots groups are publicly defending trans people and urging action against transphobia
France reduces Global Fund support by more than half amid fiscal constraints
France confirms a 54% reduction in multi-year funding to the Global Fund and Unitaid, dropping from the second to the fifth largest donor and raising urgent questions about the 2030 end of AIDS target
Marielle Franco case: political leaders sentenced after years of justice pursuit
The convictions bring legal closure in the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes while exposing alleged links between local political power and paramilitary groups
Supreme court hands decades-long sentences over Marielle Franco assassination
A top court found two high-profile figures responsible for ordering the 2018 killing of Marielle Franco, a black LGBT politician, in a decision that spotlights militia networks and systemic impunity