_This story originally appeared on_ Out.
Erectile dysfunction affects between 30 and 50 million cisgender men in the United States alone, but most of the treatments on the market are medications that cause side effects or procedures that require injections below the belt. For those looking for a less invasive solution to a problem that causes so many men to feel shame, there are far fewer…
I write about politics for a living, which means that whenever I show up at a social gathering, I become the reluctant metaphorical doctor at the party, with every guest wanting to question me about their latest ailment.
That’s me. Except my ailment is Donald Trump.
I went to a Pride party last weekend, and I have to tell you, it felt different this year. In past years, there was plenty of…
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from obtaining confidential medical records belonging to transgender youth and their families, intervening just one day before federal prosecutors sought to force a California children's hospital to turn over the documents.
In an emergency order issued Monday night, U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts directed Lucile Packard…
### Judge blocks Trump DOJ’s latest effort to obtain medical records of transgender minors
_This story originally appeared on Out._
Whether HelloFresh is "winning the internet" or being "sick and twisted" is a matter of perspective, but there's no denying the brand's official Instagram account is getting seen.
Friday's original post addressed anal sex, without coming out and saying so.
“We know eating isn’t always a top priority this month. We respect that. But for those of you…
As part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Cleveland Clinic pledged $2 million in care for people who detransition after receiving medical interventions as minors.
The Clinic said not much is changing, because it already provides that care. But transgender advocates say the settlement with such a high-profile institution lends credibility to a politically charged effort…
New York elected leaders slammed the Mount Sinai Health System after the medical provider said it would turn over records of transgender patients to the Trump administration.
The New York City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus said such a betrayal of medical privacy would contribute to an increasingly hostile environment for trans youth.
“Let us be clear: transgender children are not political…
### Court rules Trump can’t move transgender women to men’s prisons
Hundreds of people brought candles to New York City’s historic Christopher Street on Friday afternoon for a vigil marking 45 years since the first reported cases of AIDS and protesting cuts to HIV care and public health programs under President Donald Trump.
The New York City AIDS Memorial partnered with numerous health and advocacy groups for a vigil and march through the historic heart of…
A federal judge has once again stopped the Trump administration from transferring transgender women in federal custody to men’s prisons, finding that 14 incarcerated women are likely to succeed in their challenge to a policy that would strip prison officials of the ability to consider their individual safety.
In a ruling issued Sunday, U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth granted a…
As the Trump administration seeks to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors and public insurance enrollees, New York City officials now plan to launch and run a transgender health clinic themselves.
On Friday, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced plans to open a gender-affirming care clinic in the Corona neighborhood of Queens,__Crain’s New York…
Almost overnight, Hunter Biden went from being infamous for his laptop and struggles with addiction to everyone’s favorite follow.
The saga started on June 1, when Biden celebrated his sobriety with an anniversary post, and a Republican decided to troll him by insisting the bag of cocaine that was famously found inside the White House in 2023 actually belonged to the former president’s…
Twenty years after Virginia voters amended their constitution to ban same-sex marriages, a coalition of LGBTQ+ advocates, faith leaders, elected officials, and families is launching a campaign to erase that language and replace it with an explicit constitutional guarantee of marriage equality.
The campaign, called Virginians for Marriage Equality, officially launched June 1 in Richmond,…
Hi! Edgar Ramirez, back in your inbox. Yes, that's right — I'd like to nominate Hunter Biden for President of Trolling.
Specifically, on X (formerly Twitter). And I'm not alone in my nomination!
As Ariel Messman-Rucker reports, the former president’s son’s quick-witted responses on X have "everyone on social media praising his comedic chops."
The saga started on June 1, when Hunter celebrated…
_This story originally appeared on Them._
Murry Foust, a 22-year-old transgender student at Northern Kentucky University who was found dead in late May after a near-monthlong search, was awarded a posthumous bachelor’s degree at a June 3 memorial ceremony, according to a report in the school’s student newspaper.
“I really thank you from a very deep place in my heart, bringing genuine…
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace shifted her positions on transgender rights and rebranded herself from a moderate Republican to a MAGA culture warrior. In the end, it didn’t help her secure President Donald Trump’s endorsement in South Carolina’s race for governor. In popular terms, _a leopard ate her face_. After reshaping her political identity around Trump and the grievances that animate…
_This story originally appeared on Out._
Qween Jean made history at the 2026 Tony Awards as the first openly transgender person to win a Tony Award, taking home Best Costume Design of a Musical for her work on __ Cats: The Jellicle Ball. The political activist and designer was also nominated in the Best Costume Design of a Play category for _Liberation_. She took home her award before the…
A group of men waving a flag with a swastika and hurling antigay slurs showed up at a Pride parade in Georgia on Saturday.
About 10 white men in matching red and black outfits, with about half wearing black masks, appeared at Athens PrideFest and marched to boos from attendees, according to videos shared on social media. In one video, a person can be heard shouting, “Show your face, you…
Out Florida lawmaker Shevrin Jones has officially filed for Congress in an open Miami-area seat. He will launch his campaign Tuesday in Pembroke Pines.
“I shared that I would not be seeking re-election to the Florida Senate. I also told you that when I was ready to share what comes next, you will hear directly from me,” Jones said in a social media video. “Well, next Tuesday that time has…
_This story originally appeared on_ Them.
A trans woman in Wyoming is facing two felony charges — aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent — after pulling out a gun on someone who had pushed her to the ground, per Slate.
Rihanna Kelver was standing outside the Crowbar & Grill in Laramie, Wyoming, when a man — whom local state news publication Cowboy State…
An index that measures state-level LGBTQ+ inclusion for business leaders has measured a national decline in support for the LGBTQ+ community for the fourth consecutive year.
Released this month, the eighth annual State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index examines states across five main categories: legal protections, family support, political and religious attitudes, health care and employment.…
Just a few years ago, rainbow logos and Pride products seemed ubiquitous among companies, even across industries. But as public opinion declines around LGBTQ+ rights and the LGBTQ+ community faces political attacks nationwide, many companies have retreated from once outspoken support for their queer customers.
Still, several companies are holding firm in their support of the LGBTQ+…
_This essay discusses sexual violence._
It wasn’t rape. But it wasn’t consensual. It wasn’t violent. But I was crying and told him to stop. He wasn’t a rapist. I knew him. I wasn’t a victim.
I was at an overnight college debate tournament when I was raped and physically assaulted by a fellow debater. The next morning, I woke up in the hallway with no ID and no phone. Days later, no matter…
There are two words Andry Hernández Romero still struggles to hear.
"Requisa."
"Conteo."
Search. Count.
Nearly a year after he emerged from El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison, where he was deported after the Trump administration accused him of gang affiliation, allegations he has consistently denied, those words can still send a jolt through his body.
"If I'm walking down the street…
In the spirit of community care, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in New York City is taking to the streets this Pride season to equip queer and trans folks with the supplies they need to have a good time and stay safe.
The health center, known for providing accessible healthcare to LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, will be handing out “party packs” in an effort to minimize the spread of sexually…
New York City Hall transformed into a performance stage Tuesday night, as LGBTQ+ city lawmakers converted their chambers into a ballroom runway for artists representing each of the city’s five boroughs.
The New York City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus kicked off June with its first-ever Pride Ball, featuring ballroom performances, a voguing competition, and awards given to local LGBTQ+…
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, the Republican nominee for governor, has repeatedly declined to say whether she supports marriage equality, drawing criticism from Democrats as she campaigns to lead one of the nation's most important battleground states. The state's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, who is running for reelection, is an LGBTQ+ ally.
Garrity's most direct comments on the…
Hello and Happy Pride Friday folks!
Audience Editor Edgar Ramirez here, five days into experimenting with this newsletter format, hope you're enjoying it! (And if you're not, I'm all for suggestions.)
Speaking of the number five: An index that measures state-level LGBTQ+ inclusion for business leaders has measured a national decline in support for the LGBTQ+ community for the fourth…
This is not just another Pride event.
Hosted by renowned modern art gallery Albertz Benda in West Hollywood, "I ❤️ LA” is a group exhibition of contemporary queer art. “It is a gratitude letter, authored to acknowledge the historical, political lineage, and creative influences emerging out of shared kinship,” states an event press release.
RF Alvarez [American, b. 1988] "Sepulcher" / 2026…
A core principle of American education is under threat in Congress: the right of families to work with educators, school librarians, and local school boards to decide what students read and learn.
H.R. 7661 would upend that balance.
Framed as a bill to protect children, H.R. 7661 instead creates a sweeping federal mechanism to restrict access to books and ideas in school libraries and the…
