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New French guidelines show doctors overwhelmingly support gender-affirming care
The medical guidelines unequivocally support gender-affirming care for trans minors. Even better: It challenges objections from opponents of the life-saving care.
This seems like a good time to remember: Americans don’t trust politicians on trans issues — they trust doctors & parents. And talking about parents, remember the awesome dad who slammed a school board in defense of LGBTQ+ kids? And how about the time when “Il Papa” Pope Francis fired an anti-LGBTQ+ bishop?
Good times, good times…
Legendary drag king Murray Hill will host first-ever drag king reality competition show
“It’s long overdue for the kings to take center stage,” the long-time New York nightlife fixture said.
The surprisingly queer story behind Glinda the Good Witch
The actress behind the iconic film character had a relationship with another woman.
Plucky elder easily removes snow using this one weird trick!
Married pro lesbian hockey players featured in adorable SUV ad
Watch until the end for a sweet twist.
Pete Buttigieg hands out snacks to stranded airline passengers
“It was another frustrating experience with air travel… but Secretary Buttigieg did what he could to help the situation,” one passenger said.
Trans influencer dad radiates happiness as he documents life with newborn twins
Jesse Sullivan is now a father of three, and his 3.1 million followers are celebrating along with him.
Bring this energy onto the ice during 2025
Joe Biden honors two LGBTQ+ activists with Presidential Citizens Medal
This is the second-highest honor the president can award civilians.
Gay Democrat introduces bill to protect trans people’s privacy as Donald Trump takes office
“California must have our trans community members’ backs.”
The newest LGBTQ+ members of Congress are fired up & ready to serve
The 119th Congress has begun, and three LGBTQ+ freshmen have officially made history.
Some compassionate advice for transphobes in 2025
From our sibling sites:
- OUTSPORTS: Volleyball team stands up to their transphobic Christian competitors
- GAYCITIES: The votes are in! Here are the winners of the “Best of GayCities” Awards
- QUEERTY: A straight man’s account of visiting his first gay club goes viral
- INTO: This gay couple’s meet-cute is making TikTok believe in love
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