Omar Guido Chvez, the 51-year-old owner of the Sodoma NightClub an LGBTQ+ gogo bar in Tijuana, Mexico was dismembered and placed in the trunk of his own car on October 18.Investigators said the Sinaloa drug cartel placed evidence of their involvement in his vehicle. Police have reportedly arrested two suspects and arent investigating the murder as a hate crime. Related Finlands first out gay pro hockey player murdered by 66-year-old ex-boyfriend Police say 29-year-old Janne Puhakka was shot down in a particularly brutal and cruel manner. Chvezs family reported him as missing on October 16. His dismembered body was found in his vehicle: his torso was placed inside of a blue tub and the rest of his body parts were placed in a suitcase, according to The San Diego County News. Global perspectives delivered right to your inbox Our newsletter bridges borders to bring you LGBTQ+ news from around the world. Subscribe to our Newsletter today In the back seat of his car, investigators found a narco-banner (narcomanta in Spanish), a message written on a strip of cloth often left by drug cartel members as a warning of their ability to harm others.Last Friday, police arrested two suspects, only identified in the press as Gabriel N. and Juan Diego N. Surveillance footage reportedly connected Gabriel N. to Chvezs abandoned car. The suspects allegedly tried to escape from police after officers stopped their vehicle for driving without headlights or seatbelts in use. The suspects ran away on foot.Baja California homicide prosecutor Miguel ngel Gaxiola said that theres no evidence that anti-LGBTQ+ bias motivated the murderers. He also said that there was no record of previous threats against Chvez or the club, according to The Bay Area Reported. Police suspect that Chvezs murder may have occurred due to warring rival drug cartels. In an Instagram memorial post, the Sodoma Night Club wrote, All working staff regret to inform you, with deep sorrow, of the passing of Omar Guido Chvez, who was a great friend, boss, and excellent person in life.Omar Guido Chavez was a great friend, boss and excellent person in life, the night club wrote We offer our condolences to family and close friends. We will always remember that smile that characterized him, his love for life, and that great noble heart that believed in and helped many.The nightclub held a showcase of guest artists on the night of Sunday, October 27, to say goodbye to Chavez. Comunidad ABC, a local LGBTQ+ organization, posted an open letter on Facebook that said, It is essential that the authorities demonstrate with concrete actions their commitment to the safety of all people in Baja California, providing effective results in investigations, with sensitivity and a perspective of diversity and human rights.We also demand that access to the truth be guaranteed and that all necessary measures be taken to prevent and avoid tragedies like this from happening again, the letter continued. We will not stop in the search for justice for Omar Guido, as well as for all victims of violence in our community. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sodoma NightClub (@sodomanightclubtj)Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Emil Wilbekin has lived many lives. From being editor-at-large at Essence and chief content officer at Afropunk to being a professor at the acclaimed Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), the world of Wilbekin continues to expand. Not to mention, hes also the founder of the Black queer-focused nonprofit Native Son, named after gay Black author James Baldwins famous novel Notes of a Native Son.As a son of Baldwin, Wilbekin has created a platform, both in-person and in real life, that fiercely advocates for change in society, especially when it comes to the betterment of the Black LGBTQ+ community. Raised within a civically engaged family, both of Wilbekins parents were attorneys, and his mother and brother are lifetime members of the NAACP. So naturally Wilbekin is locked in to raising awareness of Vice President Kamala Harris presidential platform. Related How did the trans sports debate become such a hot topic this election season? Nonbinary ESPN journalist Katie Barnes discusses what the trans sports debate reveals about gender bias in the U.S.. While the day-to-day of being a media mastermind continues, Wilbekin is rallying Black queer men to understand the power of their vote. But it takes a village to make this happen, and with the company that Wilbekin keeps including Color of Change CEO Rashad Robinson, civil rights lawyer Alphonso David, fellow journalist Don Lemon, and more the effort to mobilize Black queer men around the 2024 election is getting much-needed support. Your LGBTQ+ guide to Election 2024 Stay ahead of the 2024 Election with our newsletter that covers candidates, issues, and perspectives that matter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Between canvassing for Harris and teaching courses at FIT, LGBTQ Nation caught up with Wilbekin to dish about this years election, how Harris is rallying Black queer men, and how other sons of Baldwin can build on the legacy left behind by Black queer trailblazers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emil Wilbekin (@emilwilbekin)LGBTQ Nation: Emil, youve had major positions in a variety of spaces, including Essence Magazine, Afropunk, to now being the creator of Native Son. Your career has spanned numerous years, iterations, and, of course, elections. With this new election cycle, what is giving you hope? What is giving you concern?Emil Wilbekin: Whats giving me hope about this election for the U.S. President is Kamala Harris leaning into joy, leaning into protecting democracy, and really talking about the issues that impact and affect everybody. Shes been leaning into a womans right to choose, into student loan debt, into housing prices and rent, and shes talking about health care. Shes talking about all the things that are really pain points in this country right now. I think shes leaning into how to really rebuild America and make it a place for people to thrive and pursue their dreams.One of the things that gives me concern is the ideology of taking America back to this white supremacist place of second-class citizens, of not valuing people of color, being anti-immigration in a country that was built on immigrants. Also, this whole notion of Project 2025 entering the chat and how demoralizing, racist, homophobic, and transphobic it is, and wanting to just go back to these simpler times, thats not where this country is right now. The apathy in the country around the election gives me pause. Im fine if youre independent, but to not vote either way and not participate in the process of voting gives me great concern. There are conversations around Gen Z having much more political power, now that theyre able to vote. Yet, at the same time, theyre withholding that power based on their own judgments and preconceived notions about U.S. political parties. What insight or advice would you give to the next generation who is now able to shift political power?Well, I think the thing that I try to do is really let the younger generation in Gen Z understand what Black people, specifically, what queer people and LGBTQ+ people have gone through to get to where we are today. You can live in almost like a dreamscape [as if] its always been like this, and it hasnt. I think just getting them to understand that just because you have freedom, you cant rest on freedom. If you have freedom, you have to protect the freedom, you have to exercise the freedom, and you also have to participate in the freedom.I think a lot of people now have gotten very apathetic because they live in privilege and not realizing that privilege can be taken away very easily. I try to encourage young people to exercise their right to vote because it is an inalienable right to do so. It is part of being a citizen in this country and this world. We have to fight, we have to appreciate what we have, and keep that conversation and that action moving forward. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emil Wilbekin (@emilwilbekin) Speaking of Pennsylvania, Vice President Harris revealed her plan to empower Black men during a recent visit. However, our community is intersectional. So, what do you think is needed to rally Black queer and trans people?Well, I think there was this really great article in The Atlantic that was talking about the centering Black men in the 2024 election. They talked about Trumps hold on certain types of Black men, Kamalas challenges and foothold with other types of Black men. Then at the end, it said shes great with Black queer men. Theyre all in. It literally said, Theyre all in. I think one thing that has been great is that Kamala Harris has a history of supporting LGBTQ issues. I found out, because of this election process and talking to people that worked with her, when she was an attorney general, she was marrying gay couples when marriage equality passed at City Hall in San Francisco because it meant that much to her. Weve seen the images, her hosting pride events at the vice presidents residence in D.C. Weve seen her in gay pride marches throughout the years. Shes not new to this.But I do think about the history of Black queer folks when it comes to politics and when it comes to being activists. We have always been at the forefront of social change, and I think that shes not taking that for granted. She has so many Black queer folks in her campaign who work in her office as vice president. Shes not just like, Oh, Im going to help you all. Shes like, No, I need you alls help to help me help you all.Traditionally, Black Americans have voted Democratic; however, there are Black cishet men, as of late, coming out as supporters for Donald Trump. With that in mind, how do we, as Black queer and trans folks, navigate this change in voting from our Black cishet male counterparts? I think, unfortunately, historically, weve seen a lack of support from Black cishet men toward Black queer and trans folks, period. Its more of a shocking reality, but I dont know if its new, and I think we have to keep doing what were doing. I will say that weve seen a lot of growth and support around Black cishet men supporting LGBTQ issues, particularly Dwyane Wade, Tommy Davidson, and Marlon Wayans. That gives me hope.The thing about it is, and people talk about this all the time, if the Black community is divided in any way, were not going to win. Its sad to see so many Black folks going to support the right, but I dont know if that changes our trajectory, our mission, or even our worthiness of who we are. Theres more of us in places of power. We just have to keep doing what were doing to take care of ourselves because we know whats going to happen.Its sad to see so many Black folks going to support the right, but I dont know if that changes our trajectory, our mission, or even our worthiness of who we are. Emil WilbekinMany of the rights we have now that James Baldwin and other Black queer men advocated for, he didnt get to experience to the fullest. How do we build upon and capitalize on the foundation laid out for us with our own political engagement to affect change?Well, I think were doing it. I think youre seeing that realized in real time right now. Again, the fact that the Harris campaign hired so many Black LGBTQ folks, but specifically Black gay and queer men who are out there in the swing states, hosting events, signing people up, managing campus engagement. Youre seeing it, right?Youre seeing more talking heads on cable news networks who are Black gay and queer men. You are seeing more journalists. Don Lemon is out there pounding the pavement. You see Jonathan Capehart, Richard Fowler, Clay Cane, Gerren Keith Gayner from the Grio. Then you have civil rights lawyers and advocates like Alphonso David, Rashad Robinson, and Keith Boykin. We are really out there, and we are really, were doing the things. Its amazing because you think about not only James Baldwin, but to your point, I think about Alain Locke, Langston Hughes, Bayard Rustin. So many Black gay men have been on the forefront, and now were seeing it in real-time. Theres more of us present on the scene than ever before, and it is amazing. We have a place now, and we are not hidden figures anymore. Were actually on center stage.Thinking of the first Native Son, James Baldwin: His words inspire and affect change, especially when it comes to systemic oppression within the United States. Why, now more than ever, do you think that Black queer writers should turn their pens towards doing the same?We have the blueprint in James Balwin. It is not lost on me that the same year of this consequential, historic election is the 100th anniversary of James Balwins birth. Hes given us the keys, the words, the quotes, and the speeches to move forward. I think its super important right now that we lean into our power, whatever that is. I think that we have so many prolific writers and journalists and storytellers in our community, historically and now. The partnership with Native Son & Queerty gives us a platform to now add fuel to those fires, to really bring those voices to the forefront, but give us a platform to talk, read, engage, and to have conversations and speak truth to power. Were seeing more and more of it. I think this gives us an opportunity to really grow, not just the platform, but amplify the voices of all the different intersections of Black queer men, and tell the stories that need to be told, but also to advocate for ourselves, our community, and our rights.in society, theres a need to be more civically responsible than ever before, and thankfully, were leaning towards that. Why more than ever are you also mobilizing folks around Vice President Kamala Harris?Well, I think its important that we think about freedom, we think about democracy. I was raised that you do whats right. You take care of your own. You lean into community. This isnt even about a political party situation. This is about what is right for the future of the free world. It is incredible to me that a Black woman is leading the charge right now. Black women have been beat down, marginalized, always treated as less than, but always saving the day and taking care of everybody. A Black woman is stepping up. I think it is incredible that we get behind her and support her.I think the other conversation thats happening with the Black men is theres a lot of misogynoir going on. I think misogynoir is aligned with homophobia and transphobia. If thats the reason you all are not supporting Kamala Harris, thats the sad state of affairs, because we all know at the end of the day, Black women have been the backbone of this nation, and so we need to lift her up, period.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Andy Cohen has a confession to make about seeing the Backstreet Boys in Las Vegas.The Watch What Happens Live host was chatting up Sara Foster in a recent episode of his after show when the conversation turned to the popular '90s band. Foster, who is best known to most of us here as Amy from D.E.B.S., famously appeared in BSB's music video for "Shape of My Heart.""I saw them in Vegas... years ago, and they called me up on stage during that song," Cohen told her. "They gave me a mic to sing with them, and I was like, 'Oh, I am not... I was so high on an edible, too.'"The moment Cohen spoke of was captured on video back in 2018 and yes, it's easy to believe he was, in fact, high during this.The two also discussed Foster's experience shooting the music video with the group."They were so nice. But I think 'cause of my dad [record producer David Foster], they were very respectful. I was like, 'No, you don't need to be respectful. It's fine,'" she recalled. "I would have taken any of them. But they were so respectful. I was like, 'No. What?'""Respectful" is an interesting take on the group, considering Nick Carter has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. He has denied every accusation and has attempted to countersue for defamation. The allegations were covered in Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter, a docuseries about "the dark side of the Carter family" that aired on Investigation Discovery earlier this year.

Ugh. Its Wednesday again. Its gotta be the worst day of the week. Youre already exhausted, but it feels like there are so many days left before the weekend.From running errands to working your tail off to family responsibilities, life can be tough, but thats why every week, we collect the hottest pics of the sexiest male celebrities for you to peruse at your leisure anytime you need a hump day pick-me-up.So scroll through to see our fave hump day hunks this week, and let the stress melt away!Lil Nas X (@) Well, hello abs!Australian Fire Fighters@australianfirefightersNobody really knows what we get up to behind the scenes but its a mix of showing off muscles, cuddling puppies, kittens and wildlife.. ohh and a whole lot of laughs!! Link in bio #a#australianfirefighterscalendarf#firemanr#realfirefightersf#fypb#bombeirob#bomberosb#brandweerf#feuerwehrp#pompiere##p#pompierfirefighter #hotmen #laughs #kittens #puppies #btsThis behind-the-scenes video of the Australian fire fighters posing for their annual calendar is making us so hot and bothered we're probably going to need their services!Aaron Pierre (@) We love leg day!oOmar RudbergSee on InstagramSinger Omar Rudberg won our hearts when he was starring on Young Royals, but now that we've seen how hot he looks for his concerts, we really want to see him perform live!Ricky Martin (@) Ricky Martin biting his tongue is doing things to us!Dawn FangSee on InstagramNow the devil in us wants to corrupt this angel version of model Dawn Fang.Jonathan Bailey (@) We're going to need Fellow Travelers actor Jonathan Bailey to release that photo.Dheyle DizonSee on InstagramPit Crew member Dheyle Dizon is making sure we stay tuned for every episode of Drag Race Philippines because we'd be heartbroken if we missed a minute of his body-ody-ody!Chris ColferSee on InstagramWho knew Chris Colfer looked this good under those jackets and bow ties!Jesse James PattinsonSee on InstagramDrag Race Pit Crew member and fitness influencer Jesse James Pattinson can give us workout advice anytime!More Jesse James PattinsonSee on InstagramOh my!Kit WilliamsonSee on InstagramEastsiders creator Kit Williamson and his husband are dressing up as slutty Tim Walz for Halloween this year. Now, this is the kind of political content we're looking for!Johnny Sibilly@johnnysibillyQueer actor Johnny Sibilly should never wear sleeves again!Lina Galore (@) Drag Race Italia star Lina Galore embracing gray sweatpants season is our new favorite thing!Bad Bunny (@) This just proves to us that Bad Bunny looks good enough to eat no matter what he wears!

As LGBTQ rights and liberties flourish and encunter major hurdles, Lambda Legal and the nonprofit legal organizations most senior attorney Jennifer C. Pizer and historian Ellen Ann Andersen have penned Making the Case for Equality: 50 Years of Legal Milestones in LGBTQ+ History. The coffee table book opens Lambda Legals archive, celebrating half a century [...]The post Jennifer C. Pizer Talks Lambda Legals New Book Making the Case for Equality Chronicling Landmark LGBTQ Legal Battles first appeared on GLAAD.

In 2020, GLAAD launched its first ever 20 Under 20 list in collaboration with Teen Vogue. Each year, the campaign puts the spotlight on 20 young LGBTQ change makers. The individuals honored are pioneers in a variety of fields from the arts, to politics, academia, and everything in between. In 2020, the inaugural list featured [...]The post GLAADs 20 Under 20 Class of 2020: Where Are They Now? first appeared on GLAAD.

Every time you turn around, it feels like theres either a new season or a new franchise involved in the universe of RuPauls Drag Race. Considering the show continues to elevate season after season and the international iterations give us a taste of what drag looks like globally, were not here to complain.We just wrapped up the inaugural season of Global All Stars, and we also just wrapped on the third season of Drag Race Philippines. The third season of Drag Race Thailand just premiered and the fourth season of Drag Race Down Under is on deck this week, but thats not all thats heading our way in the coming months.Heres what you can expect from the rest of the franchise for the end of 2024 and into 2025, as of now:Canada's Drag Race Season 5See on InstagramWere only a few weeks away from the fifth season of Canadas Drag Race, which premieres on November 21. We just got a "meet the queens" with a sickening lineup of gag-worthy looks we cant wait to see on full display. Catch this one on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories worldwide. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17See on InstagramStarting in January, though the official date has yet to be announced, we get to kick off the year with season 17 the OG RuPauls Drag Race, which seems like it, somehow, might be even more sickening than any other season before. How is it possible they continue to leave us so gagged? Catch this one on MTV.RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 10We had some mixed emotions about All Stars 9, particularly in regard to the no eliminations rule, but All Stars 10 might give it a run for its money. We also dont have an official release date for this one, but its expected sometime in May 2025, and will see the return of the likes of Aja, Acid Betty, Jorgeous, and Ginger Minj among a plethora of other sickening talent. This will hit Paramount+ when it's ready.Drag Race Brasil Season 2See on InstagramAt the moment, we dont really know too much about the second season of Drag Race Brasil, other than that World of Wonder posted it on their official Instagram page back in February. As of this writing, it hasnt begun filming and we dont have any confirmation on the cast. No word on where it will air outside of WOW Presents Plus in the US and other territories. Drag Race South Africa Season 1See on InstagramDrag Race South Africa is the newest franchise to hit the runway, as was announced on October 20. Apart from that, we know nothing about anything regarding who will host it or who will be in it, but were just looking forward to a fresh take on some international queens.

Jessicka Spearman grew up with her aunt who was transgender in South Carolina in the 90s. She was around 12-years-old at the time, but Spearman knew her aunt was fierce, and admirable. Spearman called her the glue of the family, someone that held it all together. There was not a part of her I did [...]The post South Carolina Mom Fights for Freedom, Love, and Liberty in the Name of Her Husband & Transgender Child first appeared on GLAAD.

GLAAD, the worlds largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, in partnership with The Black List, the unique platform dedicated to identifying and celebrating exceptional storytelling, today announced The 2024 GLAAD List, the fourth curated list of the most promising unmade LGBTQ-inclusive scripts that have been hosted on blcklst.com. The 10 [...]The post GLAAD and The Black List Announce The 2024 GLAAD List first appeared on GLAAD.

Male transgender wrestler Mack Beggs plans to fight Texas Republicans in court after they used his likeness in transphobic campaign ads.Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) used an ad featuring 2018 footage of Beggs winning his second Texas University Interscholastic League womens wrestling state championship. Under the footage, Cruzs ad featured text saying that Cruzs political opponent Colin Allred failed to protect womens sports, supporting boys competing with girls. Related Pro-wrestler receives overwhelming support after coming out as bisexual If me coming out and living my truth helps at least one other person feel more comfortable in their own skin, it makes it all worth it. Cruz did not get Beggs permission to depict him in the ad. The ad also failed to recognize that Beggs only competed against girls because of state policies forcing him into sports teams matching the gender listed on his birth certificate. Beggs had wanted to compete against boys. Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today The Republican Party messed up and they know what theyre doing, Beggs told Lonestar Live. You cant just go around throwing around false narratives when this is literally what yall asked for.He only became aware of the ad when people brought it to his attention. He plans to take action in court, and is talking with lawyers.Im definitely going to take legal action, Beggs said. Its a false narrative and defamation.Marc LaHood, a Republican candidate for Texas House District 121, also depicted Beggs in a similar ad without his consent. The ad implied Beggs was a cisgender boy.Im not afraid of my name being known, Beggs said. Im not afraid of my face being plastered everywhere. What I dont appreciate is my story being told falsely and me being painted out to be someone that Im not.He believes that Republicans are deliberately labeling him as either a cisgender man or a transgender woman as an attempt to defame him.They are spinning the narrative to continue to push the anti-trans agenda, Beggs said. My name was brought up 20 times in the (Texas) Senate when it came to first enacting the anti-trans athlete bills back in 2017. So, I think they are very much aware of what theyre doing. Beggs also emphasized that trans athletes of color are often subjected to similar scrutiny. Its not just me who is being attacked or trans athletes or trans individuals in general, he said.Thats more important to me than me being trans, Beggs said. I think that if we continue to fight for marginalized groups as a whole, then myself and everybody in my community will as well win this fight.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Democratic nominee for president Kamala Harris made her closing argument last night in a speech to 75,000 at the Ellipse in Washington, a description applied as well to Donald Trumps Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday, and an indication the former prosecutor is setting the terms for deliberation in the final days of the election.With seven days to go before a verdict, Donald Trump is on his heels. Related Donald Trump tells the biggest anti-trans lie of his campaign He took one of his favorite anti-trans lies and made it ridiculously big. The former president appeared with Foxs Sean Hannity on Tuesday to acknowledge the controversy surrounding disparaging jokes about Puerto Ricans made at his MAGA conclave Sunday, without apology. Dive deeper every day Join our newsletter for thought-provoking commentary that goes beyond the surface of LGBTQ+ issues Subscribe to our Newsletter today Somebody said some bad things. Now, what theyve done is taken somebody that has nothing to do with the party, has nothing to do with us, said something and they try to make a big deal, Trump told Hannity. I cant imagine its a big deal.Musician Bad Bunny thought it was a big enough deal to share his indignation at the description of his native Puerto Rico as an island of garbage with his 45.6 million followers on Instagram and endorse Harris in the process. The episode was an unforced October surprise from the Trump campaign that could make the difference at the polls for Harris: half a million Puerto Ricans live in swing state Pennsylvania.Trump, slumped in his chair, left it to Hannity to steer their conversation back to his campaigns continued and baseless demonization of the trans community with a question about gender-affirming care for minors: care without parental consent.A young man leaves for school, Trump answered on cue but slowly, as if trying to remember his lines, and goes to school and the authority takes him over without parental consent and they do things to him that you dont want to know about. Trump: "A young man leaves for school and goes to school and the authority takes him over without parental consent and they do things to him that you don't want to know about." pic.twitter.com/RMkpuDqwrQ Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 30, 2024Trump didnt do himself any favors earlier in the day, either, with a news conference broadcast from his Mar-a-Lago club, where he rolled out a group of partisan victims of immigrant crime to cry for the cameras. The recycled stunt only highlighted the former presidents desperation in the face of what could be his final days in the political spotlight.The 78-year-old looked tired and sounded exhausted as staff tried to clap away the air of doom hanging over his chandeliered ballroom.The contrast with Harris rally later that night couldnt have been more stark.The Democratic nominee arrived on stage at the Ellipse with no introductory speeches, firmly in command of a message directed at all Americans: I offer a different path, and I ask for your vote.The speech was not only an epic troll of her twice-impeached opponent at the site of Trumps incitement to riot on January 6, 2021, with an audience that dwarfed any rally hes held since it was an affirmative message of change that was unapologetically rooted in both progressive values and patriotism.My parents would take me to marches in a stroller where crowds of people of all races, faiths, and walks of life came together to fight for the ideals of freedom and opportunity, Harris said. She sees the promise of America in young people who are voting for the first time, who are determined to live free from gun violence and to protect our planet and to shape the world they inherit. I see it in the women who refuse to accept a future without reproductive freedom, and the men who support them do. "We are not a vessel for the schemes of wannabe dictators. The United States of America is the greatest idea humanity ever devised." That was a really strong speech from Kamala Harris. Here's how she brought it home. pic.twitter.com/NGdmpgoUdm Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 30, 2024It was in the final passages of her speech, though, that her closing argument soared, recounting a history of the Republic that spoke to the choice voters face today.Nearly 250 years ago, America was born when we wrested freedom from a petty tyrant. Across the generations, Americans have preserved that freedom, expanded it, and in so doing, proved to the world that a government of by and for the people is strong and can endure. And those who came before us, the patriots at Normandy and Selma, Seneca Falls and Stonewall, on farmland and factory floors. They did not struggle, sacrifice and lay down their lives only to see us cede our fundamental freedoms. They didnt do that only to see us submit to the will of another petty tyrant.The United States of America is the greatest idea humanity ever devised, Harris asserted for a jury of her peers. Each of you has the power to turn the page and start writing the next chapter in the most extraordinary story ever told.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Ever since he was a teen, pop star Shawn Mendes has had to deal with fans and haters insisting he must be gay because of how he looks and acts.This kind of pressure isn't fair for anyone, let alone a teenager thrust into fame, and Mendes has done a very valiant job of dealing with the rumors throughout his decade-long career. He's handled the rumors with grace and understanding, and never once contributed to homophobia while doing so.Now that he's opening up a bit about his journey to figuring himself out, let's take a look back at all the times he's had to publicly address his sexuality.2016 on SnapchatMendes first found fame in 2013 by doing covers on Vine, and by 2016, he was releasing his second studio album, which would also be his second #1 album. He was only 18 years old, but was already dealing with rumors about his sexuality.In a video he posted on Snapchat in 2016, he addressed the rumors."I was on YouTube watching some of my interviews, and I was going down the comments, and I noticed a lot of people were saying that I give them a gay vibe," he said. "First of all, I'm not gay. Second of all, it shouldn't make a difference if I was or if I wasn't. The focus should be on the music not on my sexuality.""I'm not frustrated because people were saying I was gay at all, I have no problem with that because it wouldn't make a difference to me," he continued. "I'm frustrated because in this day and age people have the audacity to write online that I'm gay as if it's a bad thing."2018 with 'Rolling Stone'See on InstagramIn a 2018 interview with Rolling Stone, Mendes again addressed the "massive, massive thing for the last five years about me being gay.""In the back of my heart, I feel like I need to go be seen with someone -- like a girl -- in public to prove to people that I'm not gay," he said, adding that he knows being gay is "not a bad thing. There's still a piece of me that thinks that. And I hate that side of me."He also added that the speculation could have real-life consequences."I thought, 'You fucking guys are so lucky I'm not actually gay and terrified of coming out,' that's something that kills people," he said. "That's how sensitive it is. Do you like the songs? Do you like me? Who cares if I'm gay?"2019 with 'The Guardian'See on InstagramThe next year, Mendes was interviewed by British newspaper The Guardian, and again talked about the rumors."For me, it's hurtful. I get mad when people assume things about me because I imagine the people who don't have the support system I have and how that must affect them," he said. "That was why I was so angry, and you can see I still get riled up, because I don't think people understand that when you come at me about something that's stupid, you hurt so many other people. They might not be speaking, but they're listening."2024 in an unreleased song@theliyahrichTHE YOU CAN SAY I LIKE GIRLS OR BOYS?? had me gagged. #shawnmendes #shawnmendesvideos #shawnmendesfan #nycIn a new unreleased song called "The Mountain" that Mendes performed during a concert in Woodstock, New York, he talked, and sang, more about the rumors."Some days/I have a change of heart/You can say what you need to say/You can say I'm too young/You can say I'm too old/You can say I like girls or boys, whatever fits your mold," he sings.The new track is off his upcoming fourth studio album Shawn, which will be released on November 15.2024 on stage@lewisianaShawn finally addressing his sexuality! #shawnmendes #friendsandfamily #redrockMendes most directly addressed the rumors during a October 2024 concert in Colorado."Since I was really young, there's been this thing about my sexuality, and people have been talking about it for so long," he said on stage. "I think it's kind of silly because I think sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing, and it's so hard to just put into boxes. It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me. Something that I was figuring out in myself, something that I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover.""I guess I'm just speaking freely now because I just want to be closer to everyone and just kind of be in my truth. The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that I'm just figuring it out like everyone," Mendes continued. "I don't really know sometimes, and I know other times. It feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that, and I'm trying to be really brave and just allow myself to be a human and feel things. And that's all I really want to say about that for now."

Marvel fans, get ready to refresh that Disney+ subscription! Just as Agatha All Along wrapped up with a spellbinding finale, Disney+ treated us to a fresh Look Ahead teaser, and its packed with Marvel magic. From a bold new Spider-Man show to the explosive return of Daredevil, Disney+ has officially set the stage for 2024-2025. Heres what you can look forward to:Related | Agatha All Along Confirms More Queer Representation in the MCUDisney Announces New Marvel TitlesDeadpool & WolverineKicking off the action, Marvel Studios Deadpool & Wolverine hits Disney+ on November 12. With Deadpools signature snark and Wolverines razor-sharp claws, expect nothing less than a hilarious, R-rated adventure one thats bound to make history in the Marvel streaming universe.What If?Marvels animated fan-favorite What If? returns for its third season on December 22, dropping episodes daily. If youre hooked on alternate realities and wild what if scenarios, this season will take you on a multiverse ride you wont want to miss.Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManSwinging in next year, Marvel Animation launches Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on January 29, 2025. Expect all the webs, wit, and wall-crawling action as this iconic character joins Disney+s animated roster.Daredevil: Born AgainMarvel Televisions Daredevil: Born Again makes its highly anticipated return on March 4, 2025. The original live-action series promises intense crime-fighting action with Matt Murdock back in Hells Kitchen.IronheartComing June 24, 2025, Ironheart introduces us to Riri Williams, a young genius who builds her own super-powered armor. This live-action series will bring a fresh take on heroism as Ironheart tackles villains and proves why shes the next big thing in the Marvel universe.Eyes of WakandaEyes of Wakanda brings us back to the stunning world of Wakanda with an animated series set to launch on August 6, 2025. Expect breathtaking visuals and epic storytelling that honors the legacy of TChalla and the fierce Wakandan warriors.Marvel ZombiesIn perfect time for Halloween, Marvel Zombies arrives in October 2025, blending Marvels heroes with spine-chilling undead horror. This animated series is sure to serve thrills and chills for fans who love a gory twist on Marvels finest.Wonder ManWrapping up the year, Wonder Man, an original live-action series, is set for a December 2025 release. This superhero is known for his super strength and Hollywood fame, promising a unique blend of action and satire that Marvel fans are sure to enjoy.Disney+ has packed its lineup with enough Marvel magic to keep fans glued to their screens. From animation to live-action hits, theres something here for everyone. Check out the full teaser on YouTube and start marking those release dates 2024-2025 is about to get super!More Stories: Disney+ Drops a Major Look Ahead Marvel Teaser Heres Whats ComingEmilia Prez: A Bold New Queer Love Story That Breaks All the RulesShawn Mendes Opens Up About His Sexuality On StageDaniel Craig Falls Hard For Drew Starkey in New Queer TrailerThe Housekeeper: Uma Thurman & Phoebe Dynevor Explore a Forbidden Love in New Period DramaThe post Disney+ Drops a Major Look Ahead Marvel Teaser Heres Whats Coming appeared first on Gayety.

BravosSouthern Charmhas hit a milestone with season 10 which is set to premiere on December 5 at 9pm ET/PT and they released a new sneak peek at whats in store for the Charmers this season. The Charmers are back and after 10 years on the air, the popular Bravo reality series is entering a [...]The post Southern Charm Sets Season 10 Premiere Date; Ryan Albert Joins Cast and Rodrigo Reyes Returns first appeared on GLAAD.

Joe Anderson Jr. is a storyteller. So when it comes to the stories he wants to tell, he leans in on his Black queer identity. As a bigger-bodied, sometimes feminine gay man, he knows that his story, his lived experience, is not always seen in the arts, especially in the theater. This weekend, in his [...]The post Deep in the Heart of Texas, Queer Black Love is Brought to the Stage first appeared on GLAAD.

An angry white man in rural Stewartstown, Pennsylvania was captured on video screaming violent homophobic threats against two gay men canvassing for Vice President Kamala Harris.The incident occurred as Jason Bello and Justin Coniaris, two Washington D.C. residents, walked through a parking lot after leaving a Harris campaign office in a private office park, Advocate.com reported. The website posted video of the incident. Related Patrons douse TERFS in drinks & ketchup for staging an anti-trans protest at bar The women held anti-trans signs to see how fellow customers would react. They got their answer. An angry tattooed bearded white man began screaming at the Bello and Coniaris while driving by. Bello started recording as the man stepped out of his vehicle, wearing a dark-colored cap, t-shirt, and jogging pants. The man accused the two canvassers of placing Harris campaign signs all over public property. The canvassers explained that they werent doing that. Your LGBTQ+ guide to Election 2024 Stay ahead of the 2024 Election with our newsletter that covers candidates, issues, and perspectives that matter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today F**king c**ksucking f***ots! the man yelled. Get your little f**king f** a**es out of this town. We dont need you in this f**king town. You little f**king pieces of sh**. Go suck each others c**ks somewhere else, you f**king f**[s], before I f**king put a gun in you pieces of s**t. I will be back and rip every one of your f**ing signs out of your The man then re-entered his vehicle and sped off while continuing to yell obscenities. Bello told Coniaris to step off of the road as the mans vehicle sped away.It was obviously terrifying at the time, Bello told the aforementioned publication. Our goal was just to de-escalate and try and get him to leave as fast as possible.It made me think of how one-sided the hatred is, he continued. A Trump supporter might feel uncomfortable in a highly Democratic area, but I dont feel like a lot of Trump supporters would feel physically unsafe and threatened in the way that this guy made us feel.Stuartstown is located in York County. In 2020, the county favored Trump over Biden by a margin of 58,619 votes.Bello said that former President Donald Trump enables and promotes the kind of hatred that he and Coniaris faced. Nevertheless, he and Coniaris said they had an inspiring day canvassing and speaking with tons of local voters, something that could prove decisive seeing as President Joe Biden won the state in 2020 by a thin margin of just 80,555 votes (1.2% of the states total vote). Bello added that he hopes his experience will encourage other LGBTQ+ voters to help Harris win the election.As intense as it was, this is what generations of queer people before us have endured, and its our turn to be there and face the hatred. The hate is real, he told Advocate.com. Dont let it scare you. The only way we can fight this hate is to not back down.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

The last time I saw a huge gathering of Black men straight and gay was the Million Man March in 1995. They came to the nations capital to voice their concerns, and voting was among them. Within a year of The March, over 1.5 million Black men registered to vote for the first time.On Tuesday, October 29, a week before Election Day, a brotherhood of black men gathered again.The Black Entertainment Television (BET) Media Group premiered The BET Black Mens Summit hosted by comedian, actor, and radio host D.L. Hughley. Related Black queer men can make history through Kamala Harris, says Native Sons Emil Wilbekin Black queer men used to be hidden figures in the fight for civil rights. Now theyre center stage, Wilbekin says. It was streamed on BET+,BET.com, and across the BET social media platforms.Again, Black men came tovoicetheir concerns on topics important to them. They addressed seven topics: Dive deeper every day Join our newsletter for thought-provoking commentary that goes beyond the surface of LGBTQ+ issues Subscribe to our Newsletter today HarrissrecordProtecting our communityConfronting sexismState of the economyEconomic opportunityProtecting Black womenCall to actionAlso, the brotherhood gathered tocategorically dispel the disinformationthat Black men would not vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for president because she is a woman.Jockeying for Black male votesThis is the first time Black mens votes are coveted, renowned Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump told the audience at the Summit. Its true: Both Republicans and Democrats are vying for their votes. But many Black men contest that both political parties court them only during election time, with Democratsoverwhelmingly expectingtheir votes. While its true that Black men are a vital voting bloc, they are not a monolith.My vote is transactional,Hughley told the audience, meaning that he expects concrete policies and support for Black men in exchange for his vote.However,Stanley Campbell ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico told The Washington Post what most Black men feel about the Democratic Party: It has long been a saying among Black men and non-voting Black communities that Democrats show up only when they want your vote. When early national polls revealed that Black male voter support had increased forDonald Trump between 2020 and 2024 but was lower for Harris now than it was for Biden in 2020,many assumed the reason was solely because of sexism.However, Democrats forgot that Black men hadoverwhelmingly voted for Hilary Clintons 2016 presidential campaign by a margin of 81%. She received their support even though, in 1996, she called Black boys super-predators, and her husband Bill Clintons1994 tough-on-crime bill contributed to the mass incarceration of Black men.Black mens vote will play a decisive role in this election. According to a Black male voter study conducted by BET Consumer Insights, 89% of Black men intend to vote in this election.Ever since the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, African-Americans have been voting in large numbers, even though we are still confronted with the various machinations of voter suppressionon state and local levels. The strength of the Black male vote has been consistently disenfranchised, with mass incarceration as one of the mechanisms used to nullify their votes. Confronting sexismOn October 10, former President Barack Obama gave some tough talk to Black men concerning their hesitancy to cast their ballot for Harris. His words opened a Pandoras Box.Im speaking to men directly part of it makes me think that, well, you just arent feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and youre coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that, Obama told a group of Black men at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania campaign field office. That lack of enthusiasm for Harris seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.None of the Black men at BETs Summit denied that sexism isnt an issue.There are men who dont want to see a woman become president, especially a Black woman. However, that isnt an accurate representation of OUR entirecommunity,actorMichael Ealy shared with the audience. Several brothers clapped back, stating its more complicated than simplysexistattitudes. Sexism easilymasks andoversimplifies issuestroubling them, like employment,providingfor their families, childcare, health care, mental health,policing, and mass incarceration, to name a few.Because Black men are persistently policed, the misperception many of them held for decades (until recently) was that, during Harris tenure as a Californiaprosecutor from 1990 to 2004, she sent thousands of Black men to prison for marijuana offenses. Hughley repeated this claim and highlighted its falseness during the BET Summit. Actually, during her tenure, there were1,956 convictions for misdemeanor and felony marijuana offenses, where 45 were sent to state prison many of the convicted men werent Black.Hughley gave both a public apology and an endorsement of Harris at the Democratic National Convention in mid-August. The men at The Summit unanimously concurred that voting for Harris for president will not be a problem. When you look at Kamala Harris, whos been a public servant basically her whole life, she is the most qualified candidate to run for president, Ealy stated. Meeting the momentDuring the campaign, Harris has traveled around the country talking to Black men.She has sat for an interview withCharlamagne tha God on The Breakfast Club. Harris said she realized Black mens concerns had been neglected for too long.Harriss Opportunity for Black Men agenda aims to remedy the persistent challenges Black men face, offering tools to Black Men to build wealth, support their families, and lead in their communities. Her plan marks the first time any presidential candidate has devised an agenda that speaks specifically to Black men.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

In a surprising turn of events, Drew Barrymore is talking about scissoring!On todays episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the 49-year-old talk show host brought up the forever-debated lesbian sex act during a conversation about sandwiches with Food Network star Sunny Anderson, who was joining Barrymore and Ross Mathews to talk about food-related headlines.Barrymore slipped and used the NSFW term while discussing the rising popularity of chopped sandwiches apparently the latest food trend, which consists of a normal sandwich where all of the internal sandwich ingredients are chopped up.Ive had a chopped sandwich. To me, its just a chopped salad with bread, Anderson said, according to Decider.Then, the professional chef gave viewers a tip for making the trendy dish at home so they dont have to wait hours in line in order to get their hands on one at a Manhattan sandwich shop that has become famous for the twist on the classic lunch dish.See on InstagramIf youre gonna do a chopped salad or a sandwich at home, [use] scissors, Anderson said. Because when you watch them do it at the deli, theyre all chopping it on the deli sheet and it gets really messy. Who wants to do that at home?She continued explaining, So just get a bowl, get all of your ingredients, chop them with your scissors over a bowl, and then you can put them into your sandwich without all that mess.Barrymore interjected, Scissoring your food Im here for that.This admission made both Mathews and Barrymore cringe at her choice of words before she added, Not in that way.Then, she rethought it, Maybe I did mean it in that way.While her confession that she maybe did mean for people to take her scissoring comment in that way may have shocked Mathews and the Charlies Angels actress, her reference to the lesbian sex position isnt too surprising considering shes recently confessed to kissing former co-stars Chlo Sevigny and Tyra Banks.We just hope she makes more slips of the tongue like this in the future!

The results are in from season 1of RuPauls Drag Race Global All Stars, which streamed exclusively on Paramount+! Featuring 12 fan favorite queens from all over the globe, RuPauls Drag Race Global All Starstook the world by storm. The finale featured the top 4 queens; Alyssa Edwards (USA), Kitty Scott-Claus (UK), Kween Kong (Australia), and [...]The post SPOILER ALERT: A Winner Has Been Crowned in First-Ever RuPauls Drag Race Global All-Stars first appeared on GLAAD.

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) The trailer for One of Them Days, a new comedy from TriStar Pictures, was released this week! The film stars out actress Keke Palmer and SZA as [...]The post The GLAAD Wrap: Trailers for One of Them Days, Get Millie Black, and Bad Sisters, new music from Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, Soccer Mommy, and more! first appeared on GLAAD.

If you're a routinely kinky queer person, sometimes it's hard to think outside of the box. Maybe you're the one your friends come to for sex toy recommendations, and now you don't know where to turn. We've all had our share of slumps.If you're looking for something new, exciting, and erotic for the bedroom, look no further. These 10 sex toys and accessories are for people who may have been around the block a few times. Let's unlock your sexiest creative potential!This curly, swirly vibrator shaped like a snailSee on InstagramSVibe introduced the original Snail Vibe a few years ago, a toy that turned the traditional rabbit vibrator on its head. The designed combined internal penetration with constant, direct clitoral stimulation. Since the original launch, they've since introduced the Snail Vibe Curve (seen above) which also now has an open ended handle to make it easier to maneuver, as well as a Snail Gizi (a smaller version aimed at stimulating the g-spot) and the Snail Vibe Evo (an SVibe take on a vibrating sleeve).What might appear gimmicky at first glance is no joke. Highly recommend the Snail Vibe.Better a bootfcker than a bootlicker!See on InstagramTransform Leather Co. is queer owned and operated by Owyn, a self described "transsexual leather butch." His work is breathtaking. I've been obsessed with it for years. It's meticulous, deeply queer, and astoundingly unique I've sent a link to Owyn's leather mask designed to fit over disposable respirator masks to no fewer than five people. No one is doing it like Transform Leather Co.If strapping is already a skill you could put on your resume in an ideal world, or you're a bottom with a length wishlist, Transform Leather Co. should be a household name. If the boot harness piques your fancy, I would also take a look at their hand and pup hoods. It's not too late for LocktoberSee on InstagramThose who've experimented with chastity cages, like those participating in the yearly observance of Locktober, have described an experience that is borderline meditative. Use of a chastity cage opens the user up to all sorts of outside of the box erotic experiences, and many have said that the device often encourages a deeper connections to one's self and one's erotic experiences. If you've been on the fence about trying one out, there's no time like the present.Or for a brat summerSee on InstagramThe brat nipple clamps are as sexy as they are campy. They're a complete serve. If you're looking for an easy costume for any Halloween play parties this year, "Brat and it's Nipple Clamps but Also Still Brat" is an instant costume contest winner. Sometimes less is more.The NJOY Wand? More like the GOAT WandSee on InstagramIf you have not already experienced the NJoy Pure Wand, it's a game changer. It's a LIFE changer. All at once, she is timeless AND she is the moment. No bells or whistles, no oscillations or vibrations, just one lustrous metal wand that gets the job done. The NJoy Pure Wand has a cult following for a reason.It's high quality stainless steel body is sleek and sexy, and it's heavy enough to be used as protection against a home invasion. It has two ends, one 1" in diameter and one 1.5" in diameter, both designed for g-spot or p-spot stimulation. NJoy offers other wands and plugs with more curves and ridges, but if you've been looking for the best prostate or g-spot stimulating toy, there's really no other like it. If the Xenomorph has ever made you say "Hear me out..."See on InstagramIf you also read this essay about T4T ovipositor play and have been thinking about it ever since, now's the perfect time to try it for yourself. Cannot stress this enough this toy is NOT for anal play! These alien eggs are to be laid in the vagina only! But when used right, the girth, the suction cup ridges, and the alien eggs combine for a truly *out of this world* experience.Heavy are the legs that take the strapSee on InstagramThe Saffron Thigh Sling is fantastic if you're looking for deep penetration, but you hate dealing with holding your legs up or having your partner do the same. And because you're holding your legs up with the tension caused by reclining, you can go for longer without the same fatigue or shaky legs after. Okay, your legs might be shaking, but not from muscle exertion.Add in a blindfold, and it also works great for receptive gloryhole roleplay. Another easy addition to the creative bottom wish list.You want to guess the color of my underwearSee on InstagramLorals wear like regular underwear, but operate as a dental dam for cunnilingus and anilingus. It removes one of the biggest obstacles in use of dental dams, which is how cumbersome it can be to hold them in place for coverage while also getting maximum stimulation. I'd love to see a non-latex version soon, but cannot sing the praises of Lorals enough for being one of the top most innovative and sexiest safer sex products around.They're a great purchase for anyone who has any qualms about oral sex of any kind. A must have for any safer sex savvy person's utility belt.The trans strokers to end all trans strokersSee on InstagramThe MorMe Prosthetics Stroker. Where to start.MorMe Prosthetics makes some of the best packers on the market for a fraction of what others cost. If you're looking to level up your packing but don't have a few hundred dollars to spare, this is the go to. They're high quality, with gorgeous texture and coloring. There's a true artistry to what they do.The MorMe Prosthetics Stroker, with or without the retractable foreskin sleeve, combines the craft of their packers with the sexual stimulation of a stroker. Another toy with a cult following, the reviews speak for themselves. MorMe Prosthetics is a game changer.An eco-friendly twist on a classicSee on InstagramYou might be familiar with Dykes on Bikes, but what about dykes IN bikes? PegnPedal makes harnesses of all sorts from recycled bike tubing, which sounds like a joke from an Alison Bechdel comic, but here it is.It's sexy, it's butch, it's kitschy. What's not to love about it? It's a strap-on harness that doesn't take itself too seriously, is good for the environment, and has a sort of jock undertone that I think is deeply erotic. Anyone wearing one of these can feel free to shove me into a locker any day of the week, 10/10.

JD Vance is not gay and he really needs you to know that. The Republican nominee for vice president continued to spread lies about transgender youth and gender-affirming care in a recent interview with gay conservative podcaster Tim Dillon, during which Vance bizarrely felt the need to assure viewers that he isn't attracted to men. Im not a gay guy, but Ive heard this from gay friends of mine" Vance said, being interrupted by laughter from Dillon. He then went on to falsely say that gender-affirming care, a collection of practices that affirm LGBTQ+ identities, is "in some ways like the pharmaceutical answer to conversion therapy," a practice that attempts to erase LGBTQ+ identities."Ive talked to this about gay friends who feel very personally affronted [by gender-affirming care]," Vance said. "They feel like if they were 14 years old, and maybe theyre confused Would somebody have had them transition?"The only LGBTQ+ friend of Vance's that has publicly spoken about gender-affirming care is Sofia Nelson, who rebuked him for supporting a ban against gender-affirming care for youth and accused him of targeting trans people to score political points even though Vance had previously supported Nelson's gender transition. Gender-affirming care encompasses any combination of social, psychological, behavioral, and medical therapies that are meant to validate a person's gender identity. It can be as simple as someone changing their wardrobe and haircut, or seeing a talk therapist. The American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the World Medical Association, and the World Health Organization all agree that gender-affirming care is evidence-based and medically necessary not just for adults but minors as well. On the other hand, "conversion therapy" is a universally-debunked practice that attempts to forcefully change the gender identity or sexual orientation of the patient, which has been compared to "torture" by its recipients and health care providers alike. It has been condemned by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, World Health Organization, and so on, which have called for conversion therapy to be banned. Vance then claimed, without evidence, that gender-affirming care is purely a profit-motivated entity [that] tries to manipulate government policy, and that "people who are getting rich off this are also lobbying the American Medical Association." He did not address the countless other organizations and medical practitioners that support the care, nor the fact that most health care in the U.S. is for-profit. Dillion also claimed in the conversation that those supporting trans youth want to "allow an eight-year-old to fully transition" or to let "a seven-year-old consent to a life-altering medical surgery." This is false the most common form of gender-affirming medical care for trans minors are puberty blockers and hormone treatment, which are reversible and used to treat other conditions such as early onset puberty and certain types of cancer, according to the National Institute of Health. Genital surgery is almost never performed on minors, and the minors who receive gender-affirming operations on their chests are overwhelming not transgender in fact, 146 out of 151 (97 percent) breast reductions performed on American minors in 2019 were performed on cisgender males, according to a recent study in JAMA. Past reports have also found that cisgender teen girls get breast augmentations far more often than trans youth undergo gender-affirming chest surgeries. All of this care is only administered in medical offices after rigorous screening, and virtually always with the consent of a parent or guardian.And yet, despite being wrong about everything they discussed, Dillon had the audacity to say that those supporting trans health care are "not about logic."

Hold onto your helmetsGladiator II is heading to theaters on November 22, 2024, and its bringing all the intense, muscle-packed action weve been craving. With Ridley Scott returning as director, fans can expect a mix of brutal battles, epic heroics, and just the right amount of heart. But lets be realwhat really has people buzzing? The lineup of hot guys about to clash in the Colosseum.But how gay is the Roman Empire? According to Denzel Washington VERY! Washington plays Macrinus, a Roman businessman who has amassed enormous wealth thanks to his acumen and brutal ambition. Washington, who plays Macrinus, a ruthless Roman businessman with a wealth of power and ambition, recently let slip that things got unexpectedly close on set.I kissed the man in the film, but they took it, Washington revealed, leaving us shockedand, lets be real, a bit disappointed. First, we heard about the cut forehead kiss between Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal, and now this? Washingtons take? I guess theyre not ready for that. Well, we definitely are!The actor added with a laugh, I killed him about 5 minutes later. Because, well, when in RomeWith flashy rings and an insatiable thirst for power, Macrinus truly has it all. Hey, you gotta stay aHEAD of the game, the actor joked. Watch the full interview here: Related | Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega Kiss in New Taste Music VideoThe Rise of Lucius: Romes New HeroGladiator II picks up years after Maximus (Russell Crowe) captivated the Colosseum in the original film. This time, the story follows Lucius, played by Normal Peoples Paul Mescal, as he rises from the ashes of his conquered home. Forced into the brutal life of a gladiator, Lucius must rely on his wits and warrior instincts to survive the treacherous sands of the arena. Hes on a mission to bring Rome back to its former gloryand yes, hes looking mighty good doing it.All-Star Cast with Major Fighting SkillsJoining Mescal is a powerhouse cast that promises to bring the heat. Washington steps into a mysterious rolesomeone with enough influence in the Colosseum to be friend, foe, or something in between. Then theres Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn, whos set to play a close gladiator comrade to Lucius. Together, these actors are ready to give us the grit, brawn, and intensity we want from a Roman epic.Fans are already hyped to see Mescal and Pedro Pascal wielding swords, embracing the gritty world of gladiators. The Perfect Blend of Brutality and BeautyRidley Scotts original Gladiator redefined the historical epic with raw action scenes and emotional depth. Gladiator II is set to double down on that formula, bringing fans closer to the heat of battle while showcasing the intensity and camaraderie among the gladiators. With a Roman setting, a top-tier cast, and the promise of high-stakes fights, this sequel has everything an action fan could ask for.So mark your calendars for Gladiator IIwhere the Colosseum will light up with combat, courage, and a whole lot of muscle. If you look closely while watching, maybe you can spot who the mystery man Denzel smooched. Gladiator II is out in theaters on November 22. More Stories: Denzel Washington Reveals Just How Gay the Roman Empire Really Is in Gladiator IIDisney+ Drops a Major Look Ahead Marvel Teaser Heres Whats ComingEmilia Prez: A Bold New Queer Love Story That Breaks All the RulesShawn Mendes Opens Up About His Sexuality On StageDaniel Craig Falls Hard For Drew Starkey in New Queer TrailerThe post Denzel Washington Reveals Just How Gay the Roman Empire Really Is in Gladiator II appeared first on Gayety.

An all-new four-part NBC News Studios production docuseries from MSNBC Filmsis telling the stories of four generations of Americans. My Generation recounts the lived histories of Baby Boomers (born 1946 to 1964), Generation X (born 1965 to 1981), Millennials (born 1981 to 1996) and Gen Z (born after 1997). Combining archival footage and original interviews, [...]The post GLAAD FIRST LOOK: Final Episode of MSNBC Films My Generation Centers Families of Trans Youth first appeared on GLAAD.

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She's here to sweep up the competition girl.Mont X Change is undeniable RuPaul's Drag Race royalty and she's kept her name in everyone's mouths by staying booked and busy with multiple podcasts, music gigs, stand-up shows, makeup lines, and so much more.Since she loves to yap nonstop, the star has launched her own new talk show called Mont Talks where she's having kiki's with your favorite celebrities from every corner of entertainment."Just call me talk show Thanos! I just invited a bunch of friends, politicians, queens, celebs, ex-boyfriends to just have honest conversations about things," Change tells PRIDE. See on Instagram It wouldn't be a typical Mont X Change show if sex wasn't discussed, but rest assured, the host is asking all of the naughty questions we love to hear."I love sex! Sex is fierce, but as I've gotten into my mid 30s, I think the sex has slowed down a little bit. I'm still having a lot of sex, but definitely not as much as my mid 20s. I love recanting and talking about some wild things that have happened to me because I have experienced a lot!"Everyone knows the race truly begins after a queen competes on Drag Race and Mont is beyond grateful that her empire continues to grow."I'm just doing what is fun and what's honest to me and that's talking, comedy, and music. Those are the things that I feel that I love and make me shine, so that's what I'm going to do."Mont Talks is streaming now on YouTube. To see the full interview with Mont X Change, check out the video at the top of the page.

For many who come out as LGBTQI+ later in life, the closet isn't just a metaphorical space—it’s a tightly wound existence where you're both present and absent in your own life. As a late-in-life lesbian, the experience of living in the closet can feel like being trapped between two worlds—one that others see, and another that is your truth, hidden away for fear of rejection,...