A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he
The 2026 Dorian Film Awards saw a dominant performance by the film Sinners, which captured seven top prizes and set a new record for the event. Ryan Coogler, who directed and wrote the movie, earned both Best Film and Director of the Year honors, while his screenplay also took home the Screenplay
The US men’s hockey squad reached the Olympic arena on a day that echoed a historic Cold War upset, but the moment was soon turned from sport to politics. A former FBI chief and a sitting president both reached out, asking the athletes to attend high‑profile events that carried heavy national implic
The lives of gay Arab Australian men are a complex mix of cultural, religious, and sexual identities. This mix creates unique challenges and strategies for these individuals. A recent exploration focused on how these men handle their multiple identities and the choices they make about revealing thei
The Supreme Court's conservative justices stirred up a storm recently. They were debating the appropriateness of LGBTQ-themed children's books in public schools. They argued that parents should have the right to shield their kids from such material. They claimed this was to protect their religious b
The Trump administration is now targeting Maine's policies on transgender youth in schools. The U. S. Department of Education is investigating whether school districts in Maine are violating the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) by allowing officials to create "gender plans" for transgen
In the heart of Los Angeles, a special night unfolded, spotlighting the achievements of LGBTQ Latine leaders. This gathering, known as Latine Honors, took place at the renowned Grandmaster Recorders. It served as a prelude to the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, which will be streamed on Hulu on Apri
In Russia, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights took a violent turn in 2013. Two activists, Dmitry Chizhevsky and Anna Prutskova, were attacked at the St. Petersburg community center LaSky. This event happened during a time when the "gay propaganda" law was making waves. The law stirred up a lot of hate agai
In 2023, a big study was done to see how state laws affect the smoking habits of LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. The focus was on whether having strong legal protections for LGBTQ+ people makes a difference in how many of them smoke cigarettes or use e-cigarettes. The study looked at data from 1, 255
Are you tired of watching your favorite videos or games with a 60Hz display on your iPhone? Great news! According to recent reports from industry insiders, Apple is planning a major upgrade for all iPhone 17 models. For years, Apple enthusiasts have been clamoring for a switch to 120Hz displays on a
