Culture
International
Reece Walsh’s Nail Polish Rebellion: When Rugby’s Locker Room Meets Queer Defiance
Australian rugby star Reece Walsh became an unexpected champion for self-expression after facing homophobic abuse over his nail polish during a high-stakes...
Thousands Rally for LGBTQ+ Rights at Buenos Aires Pride Amid Rising Hate Crimes
On November 1, 2025, thousands marched through Buenos Aires in Argentina’s 34th Pride Parade, uniting under the banner “Against hate and violence: more pride...
National
Virginia Voters Push Back Hard on Trump Administration Efforts to Reshape Federal Government
Not every voter in Northern Virginia has felt the impact of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government
California Republicans Sue Over New US House Map Approved by Voters
California Republicans have filed a lawsuit to block a new U.S. House map that voters just approved
Politics
Mamdani Tells Trump That New York Is Ready to Fight After President's Threats Fail to Thwart Voters
Zohran Mamdani has just been elected mayor of New York City and is already challenging President Donald Trump
Southern Firsts and Fierce Futures: Karla Drenner’s 25 Years of Queer Political Power
Karla Drenner isn’t just a name in Georgia politics—she’s a living landmark. As the first openly LGBTQ+ legislator elected in the South, Drenner’s 25-year run...
Business
Starbucks' Union Workers Plan Strike Next Week Unless Company Agrees to a Contract
Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at U.S. stores next week unless the company finalizes a contract agreement
San Francisco’s “Three Babes Bakeshop” Rises as a Beacon for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs
Three Babes Bakeshop, a lesbian-owned bakery in San Francisco, gained renewed attention this week after being featured by the SF LGBT Community Center for its...
Health
QueerDoc Beats the Bullies: A Federal Judge Blocks DOJ’s Subpoena in Landmark Win for Trans Health Care
A federal judge in Washington state has quashed the Department of Justice’s sweeping subpoena of QueerDoc, a trans- and queer-led telehealth provider, calling...
Queer, Sober, and Seen: Why More LGBTQ+ Folks Are Saying ‘No Thanks’ to Booze
Across LGBTQ+ spaces, a vibrant wave of queer sobriety is taking hold, sparking new conversations about pleasure, pride, and what it means to truly belong.
