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A Washington ballot initiative could require genital exams for student athletes seeking to compete in girls' sports.

Could DNA testing be used to enforce Idaho's transgender bathroom ban? State attorneys suggested as much during a federal court hearing challenging one of the nation's strictest restroom laws.

A standout performance from Kimberly Schraf gives Precarious its emotional weight, but Steph Del Rosso's domestic dramedy never quite generates the dramatic momentum it needs. Metro Weekly critic André Hereford gives the Mosaic Theater production ★★★☆☆.

Steven Spielberg revisits the extraterrestrial themes that shaped his career in the thrilling Disclosure Day. Film critic Zach Schonfeld gives it ★★★★☆.

Blowie mixes queer camp, explicit sex, and slasher horror, but the erotic thriller takes too much time getting to its climax. Our film critic @here4andre gives it ★★☆☆☆.

Round House Theatre's Sally & Tom blends backstage comedy and historical drama into a smart, provocative examination of Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and the stories we tell about America's past. Critic André Hereford gives it ★★★★☆.

Lïa Lake won the right to appear on the D.C. Democratic primary ballot under the name she uses in daily life, setting a precedent for future transgender, nonbinary, and intersex candidates.

A New York jury convicted Dmitriy Popov of manslaughter as a hate crime in the fatal stabbing of dancer O'Shae Sibley, while acquitting him of murder charges.

A Cincinnati man who was awaiting trial in a robbery case has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for fatally shooting transgender advocate Laura Schueler.

Transgender bartender Rihanna Kelver says she feared becoming the victim of a hate crime. Now she's headed to trial after drawing a gun on three men she says threatened her.

Anti-trans congresswoman Nancy Mace's bid to become South Carolina's next governor ended in a fifth-place finish, costing her a shot at the GOP nomination -- and her seat in Congress. Sarah McBride had just three words in response: "Happy Pride, Nancy." 🌈

A grand jury is urging the removal of a Syracuse judge after concluding she refused to marry a lesbian couple and then tried to conceal her actions.

Gay NYPD officers will boycott Manhattan's Pride March after organizers refused to exempt them from a policy barring marchers from carrying firearms.

Seth Moulton was booed at Boston Pride as parade-goers confronted the Massachusetts congressman over comments he made about transgender athletes following the 2024 election.

David Archuleta and Monroe Alise will serve as grand marshals of the 2026 Capital Pride Parade, honoring their ongoing advocacy for the LGBTQ community.

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Gay porn star Drake Von faces domestic violence charges after police alleged he attempted to strangle a partner during a Las Vegas altercation.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a law allowing conversion therapy survivors to sue practitioners for malpractice with no statute of limitations.

From two gay MLB trailblazers being honored by the LA Dodgers to GOP Congressman Andy Ogle’s controversial social media post (and subsequent apology), @maxmaaxmaaax.bsky.social is here with MetroWeekly to break down for you this past week’s LGBTQ News in a Minute… or Two!

Yona Spiedel, formerly known as Our Lady J, discusses Netflix's The Boroughs, writing beyond identity-focused stories, and finding new creative territory.

Wendell Pierce leads a talented cast in Shakespeare Theatre Company's Othello, but despite several standout performances, Simon Godwin's production never quite becomes as great as the sum of its parts.

Could Chris Pappas become the first out gay man elected to the U.S. Senate? The New Hampshire congressman talks with us about affordability, LGBTQ representation, Donald Trump, and the future of the Democratic Party. www.metroweekly.com/...

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After years of steady gains, support for gay marriage is now moving in the opposite direction, Gallup finds.

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An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly "pantsing" a transgender woman at Cedar Point, exposing her in front of park guests, including children.

Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a Pride Month social media post declaring that "homosexuality has no place in America" and blamed it on a staffer after drawing criticism from fellow Republicans.

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's military ban illegally discriminates against transgender service members.

Ghana wants to imprison LGBTQ advocates for up to ten years -- and it’s asking the public to help catch them.

Rome Pride has barred two Jewish LGBTQ groups from participating with a float, saying they refused to call Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide and failed to sufficiently distance themselves from the Israeli government.

Leo Woodall delivers a compelling star turn in Tuner, a stylish crime drama about a gifted piano tuner whose extraordinary hearing pulls him into a dangerous criminal underworld.

Justin Weaks takes on his most personal role yet in A Fine Madness -- a deeply intimate solo performance exploring healing, identity, and life with HIV.

Maine voters won't decide a proposed ban on transgender athletes this November after officials invalidated thousands of petition signatures. www.metroweekly.com/...

From a new country being crowned the number one pro-LGBTQ nation in Europe to controversial new legislation out of South Carolina, @maxmaaxmaaax.bsky.social has for MetroWeekly a jam-packed weekly update in the latest installment of LGBTQ News in a Minute… or Two.

Capital Pride will debut its new "Audacity Brunch" on June 7, honoring LGBTQ activists, artists, volunteers, and community leaders from across the D.C. region. www.metroweekly.com/...

Capital Pride will debut its new "Audacity Brunch" on June 7, honoring LGBTQ activists, artists, volunteers, and community leaders from across the D.C. region. www.metroweekly.com/...

D.C.'s Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs has announced four Pride Month events, including a flag-raising ceremony, Legacy Awards reception, entertainment showcase, and group march in the Capital Pride Parade.

Spain has overtaken Malta as Europe's top-ranked country for LGBTQ rights, according to ILGA Europe's latest annual rankings.

Brooklyn's oldest lesbian bar is canceling most of its Pride DJ nights after neighbors complained about the noise. www.metroweekly.com/...

A Russian woman was sentenced to 18 months of forced labor after authorities deemed her gay Stray Kids fan-fiction to be "LGBT propaganda."

A Mississippi high school is facing backlash after allegedly deadnaming a trans salutatorian and posting what critics say was an edited photo designed to make him appear more feminine.

South Carolina's new bathroom law could force transgender students to use outdoor porta-potties at school.

Critic André Hereford gives 5 stars to Signature Theatre’s sensational revival of Pippin, calling it “the sum of bold and exciting choices in every detail.”

Milwaukee artist Jeremy Novy says someone repeatedly vandalized his koi fish paintings before scrawling an anti-gay slur beside them.

Two German tourists were arrested after allegedly scrawling a swastika and the phrase "Adolf was here" onto a rainbow Pride bench in Miami Beach. www.metroweekly.com/...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton forced Texas Children's Hospital to stop youth gender-affirming care and fund a new "detransition clinic" -- a move critics say is driven by politics, not medicine.

The House passed a bill requiring schools to "out" transgender students to parents and restrict discussions of gender identity in classrooms.