March 29 2026, 08:15 
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Wait… some Republicans actually voted in favor of preserving same-sex marriage?
And in case you missed it this week, did you hear about the lesbians who stepped up and made history when gay men couldn’t donate blood during the AIDS crisis? How about how Florida just restored HIV funding for thousands of people through June? And what about the fact that the American Medical Association just reaffirmed its support for trans health care after a controversial statement?
Let’s go hang out at the shopping mall!
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United Nations rejects U.S. effort to erase trans women: “It stops here”
One advocate accused the U.S. of being “willing to lie” to “push forward their own gender ideology onto people in the U.N. system.”
Only one state still opposes marriage equality. Is it yours?
A new survey of U.S. attitudes towards has several surprises… including that a majority of Republicans support transgender equality!
Country star Luke Combs says his song about loving kids absolutely applies to queer kids
Support from a star as big as Luke Combs is a big deal in the world of country, which is still riddled with homophobia and transphobia.
Nice lady offers gay carnival-goers a spritz!
Senate Democrats defeat GOP attempt to ban trans health care & sports participation nationwide
The president wanted a voter documentation bill to also ban trans athletes. His plan fell apart.
RFK tried to ban trans care for minors. A federal judge just stopped him.
The judge said he didn’t follow the correct procedure for what is effectively a move to deny patients care.
“Hero” librarian won’t comply with order to remove LGBTQ+ books from kids section
Community leaders have called Luanne James “a true American Patriot” for risking her job in the name of free speech.
Please don’t try this at home!
This 95-year-old gay man came out in mid-life & had a life-saving realization
Theodore Hayes marched with the mile-long rainbow flag at NYC Pride in 1994.
Polish gay couple wins right to have their marriage recognized in historic victory
It’s another victory following an EU order in November to recognize same-sex marriages across Europe.
Religion taught them to hide who they are. They overcame & are living wonderful lives.
“God made me just the way I am and he loved me just the way I am.”
Now drop it like it’s hot…
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: Johnny Sibilly & Phillip Davis celebrate their anniversary with lots of tongue action
- OUTSPORTS: Meet 24 out LGBTQ athletes and 59 coaches in college basketball
- GAYCITIES: Five fabulous new queer bars opening in the US this spring and summer
- INTO: When love feels hard, here’s a therapist’s way of helping couples reconnect