Ariana Grande is getting better after catching COVID-19 while promoting her new movie. Her brother, Frankie Grande, shared this good news at a recent event in Los Angeles. He said she's doing well and working hard, just like always. Frankie also talked about Ariana's role in the movie. He saw it four times and loved it even more each time. He thinks her acting is am...
In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a group fighting for LGBTQ rights, spoke out. They said this attack mirrors...
A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky, had been with the FBI since 2009. He worked as an intelligence spec...
Rebecca Heineman, a trailblazer in the gaming world, passed away at 62 after a tough fight with cancer. Her story is one of triumph, innovation, and advocacy. She left a mark that will last for years to come. Heineman started young, winning a big Atari 2600 tournament at just 16. This win kicked off a career that spanned over 40 years and 67 games. She was a key fig...
A new chapter is unfolding in New York politics. Erik Bottcher, a councilman from Manhattan, has stepped into the ring to replace Representative Jerrold Nadler. This isn't a quiet entry, though. The race is heating up with a diverse lineup of candidates, each bringing their own flavor to the table. Bottcher, a proud liberal, isn't shy about his stance. He's called o...
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that kept same-sex marriage legal in the United States. This decision came after a lot of worry from LGBTQ advocates. They were scared the court might change its mind about same-sex marriage. The court did not take a case from Kim Davis. She is a former Kentucky county clerk. She refused to give marriage licenses to same-sex...
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that affects how sex is listed on U. S. passports. They allowed the current administration to require that the sex marker on passports match the person's sex assigned at birth. This change impacts transgender and nonbinary individuals who have been using passports that reflect their gender identity. The court's decision is ...
The latest report from GLAAD reveals that out of 489 LGBTQ characters currently on TV, a significant 41% are set to disappear due to show cancellations. This news has sparked discussions about representation and viewer engagement. Interestingly, the number of LGBTQ characters on TV has seen a notable increase over the past two decades, growing from just 47 character...
In a recent development, authorities in Detroit have charged two young men with planning a terrorist attack. The suspects, aged 20, had been preparing for a potential assault on LGBTQ+ bars in the suburbs. They were inspired by the extremist ideologies of the Islamic State group, according to a detailed criminal complaint. The investigation revealed that the men had...
Kristin Chenoweth, a well-known actress, recently opened up about a difficult period in her life. This period started when she made comments about the death of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist. These comments did not go down well with her fans, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community. Chenoweth, who is a Tony-winning actress, spoke about this in an interview. ...