Ald. Fuentes sues feds over ICE confrontation at Humboldt Park hospital Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) has sued the federal government over a confrontation with immigration agents inside Humboldt Park Health Hospital during last year’s Operation Midway Blitz. The lawsuit, filed May 18 in federal…

From emotional crowd moments to family reconciliation, Detroit performer Alise King reflects on what Pride has taught her about connection.

It appears to be the first state to propose criminal penalties for physically interfering with a person’s attempt to access gender-affirming care. epgn.com/2026/05/20/n...

The countdown to Orlando's big LGBTQ+ weekend is on! Our new issue dives into 35 years of magic with events from Gay Days, Girls in Wonderland Orlando, One Magical Weekend and The Pride Cup. We also cover locals news and much more. Find a print copy near you at shorturl.at/Wq9oX.

Groundbreaking—and controversial—gay politician Barney Frank dies at 86 Trailblazing gay politician Barney Frank has died at 86. Frank died May 19 after recently entering hospice care at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, where he had been battling congestive heart failure, according to multiple media…

The rhetoric mirrors claims frequently made by Trump allies and conservative commentators linking trans people and left-wing activism to political violence. epgn.com/2026/05/11/w...

Legal developments regarding transgender healthcare for minors moved in opposite directions. A Kansas court order halted a state ban on youth gender-affirming care while a Texas settlement advanced new restrictions.

The Washington Square West litigation is one of three active lawsuits pending against historic districts in Philadelphia. Six newer proposals are also currently in various stages of the nomination process — but if approved, they too could be contested and overturned. epgn.com/2026/04/29/g...

“The Activist" showcases queer resistance in a part of the world rarely seen on film — and that should be enough for curious viewers to give it a look. epgn.com/2026/05/05/t...

Transgender Chicagoan turns his gym into a space for fitness and acceptance As a transgender man, Alex Martinez knows how it feels to be othered—and he knows he’s not alone. That experience has influenced his work as both a fitness trainer and gym owner. “I knew it wasn’t just me and because I’m…

The White House released the “United States Counterterrorism Strategy” last week, introducing enforcement priorities that include references to people with “extreme transgender ideologies.”

In a May 5 letter to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and Wisconsin Family Action, Evers declared, “my administration has no intention of repealing Wisconsin’s conversion therapy ban.”

LOVE! - Meet the Ohio LGBTQ+ elder (a septuagenarian!) planning Vermilion's first Pride celebration. Grace United Methodist Church will host a June 6 ‘celebration of love and diversity." ✏️ @hcomeriato.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/05/07/m...

This Saturday, the nine-day celebration begins! epgn.com/2026/04/29/p...

“The Activist” has its heart in the right place but might cram too much into the film’s fleeting 95 minutes. epgn.com/2026/05/05/t...

Despite bipartisan agreement that the new map is unconstitutional, the DeSantis administration claims the Fair Districts Amendment no longer applies. The governor's "nonseverability" argument suggests that if one part of the law is voided, the entire amendment must fall.

Four LGBTQ+ movies that should be in the National Film Registry but aren’t (yet) newsisout.com/2026/05/four...

For more than a decade, Okaeri has connected generations of LGBTQ+ Japanese Americans across the country. The organization emphasizes that queer and trans Nikkei have always existed and are not alone.

ARTS & CULTURE - Gay author talks about music that defined the LGBTQ community for over 30 years buff.ly/Ne6cZil #MightyReal #LGBTQMusic #QueerHistory #Disco #Punk #BarryWalters #MusicReview #LGBTQBooks #Sylvester #EltonJohn

Could she be the first Black trans person in Congress? Every step Precious Brady-Davis has taken has been a first. She’s the only Black trans person currently in public office in the country, and her political profile is growing. https://bit.ly/4eP3gvp

LGBTQ+ youth mental health improved slightly in 2025 — but anti-LGBTQ+ policies are still taking a toll newsisout.com/2026/05/lgbt...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation May 4 making Florida’s new congressional map official. The move follows years of legal challenges regarding the redistricting process and its impact on North Florida. Opponents argue the map diminishes Black representation in the state.

LOVE TO SEE IT! - After growing up there without a safe space, a trans man creates his rural Ohio county’s first Pride. The 24-year-old hopes to bring a sense of community to his home in Adams County. ✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/05/05/a...

An analysis of the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada" explores its lasting cultural impact and popularity within the LGBTQ+ community. The retrospective examines themes of identity and fashion 20 years after the film’s theatrical release.

NATIONAL: After 150 days in ICE detention across multiple states, Allan Marrero is freed and reunited with his husband as his immigration case continues. tinyurl.com/yc8jbmfj

Looking for coffee houses that proudly fly rainbow colors? Check out our updated list of queer-owned and LGBTQ+ affirming coffee shops and cafes. newsisout.com/2022/08/quee...

The Buckeye Flame welcomes two reporting fellows covering LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color. Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery and Siaara Freeman join Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/04/13/t...

We were proud to accept the Community Spirit Award at the Center on Halsted’s Human First Gala on Saturday. This recognition reflects the collective work of the Windy City Times team—and the community that makes this work possible every day. 💙

OUT ON FILM - Gershon talks about film career, life and memoirs. buff.ly/szxHP0k #GinaGershon #AlphaPussy #QueerIcon #LGBTQBooks #HollywoodMemoir #QueerCinema #BookRelease2026 #WomenInFilm #LGBTQReads #SelfLove

Bob Buckhorn is back in the race for Tampa Mayor. The former leader announced his candidacy April 13, emphasizing a vision to make the city the "envy of the nation." With nearly $2 million already raised, he's a major contender for the March 2027 vote.

NMAC focuses on PrEP, evolving HIV-prevention landscape at Chicago summit NMAC (formerly called the National Minority AIDS Council) held its 10th annual Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit, The Syndemic Approach - Strengthening the HIV and Public Health Workforce, April 8-10 at the Chicago Marriot…

More Pride festivals face budget shortfalls this year. From @qburgh.com: qburgh.com/pittsburgh-p...

Allowing the reversal of these federal obligations removes formerly mandatory measures, including faculty training on responding to a student’s preferred name and pronouns and policies allowing trans children to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity. epgn.com/2026/04/07/w...

A three-judge panel has sided with the state of Iowa, allowing restrictions on LGBTQ+ classroom topics and a ban on specific library materials. The court noted that school library books are considered part of a school's curriculum and are not protected under a student's right to access any book.

Recent changes to Florida’s ADAP have led to a ban on insurance premium assistance and restricted access to common HIV medications. While the state says these moves are necessary for sustainability, panel members suggest the decisions were made without them to avoid potential opposition.

A podcast about queer mental health and self-love is celebrating its first anniversary this week.

When Edward Mycue and Richard Steger met 55 years ago at an old Italian restaurant in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood, they didn’t realize they’d be starting not just a romantic relationship, but would become an artistic duo as well. www.ebar.com/story/164566

Spring has sprung and the Bay Area Reporter’s readers’ poll results are here. www.ebar.com/story/164757/

The Freedom to Read Act, which protects librarians and intends to bolster access to books, may not be interpreted by school boards the same way across the state. One South Jersey district's controversy has possibly created a blueprint to circumvent inclusivity requirements. epgn.com/2026/03/25/s...

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, siding with a Christian counselor who challenged the practice. National advocacy groups are now assessing the impact.

Lambda Legal condemns Supreme Court ruling greenlighting ineffective and harmful “conversion therapy” practices “LGBTQ+ youth do not need to be changed. Rather, like all youth, they need to be supported and celebrated for the unique and important people they are becoming.” (Atlanta, GA, March 31,…

New Republican bill to further restrict trans Ohioans’ lived experience, from bathrooms to changing birth and death certificates. The bill was introduced on Trans Day of Visibility. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/03/31/h...

Ohio Republican lawmaker introduces bill to ensure prisoners and inmates are housed according to ‘biological sex.’ The bill mirrors one that was just introduced in Kentucky a few weeks ago. ✏️ @byadamrhodes.bsky.social & @kenschneck.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/03/31/o...

They started as a friend group of LGBTQ+ Ohioans. Now, they’re running their rural county’s first Pride. In the past, Van Wert County residents traveled to Indiana for Pride. ✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/03/26/v...

Chicago HIV advocate Keith Green honored at national Truth Awards Chicago-based HIV advocate Keith Green was honored March 21 with the Bayard Rustin Advocacy Award at the annual Truth Awards, recognizing his decades of work advancing care and visibility for Black LGBTQ+ communities. Presented by…

New report finds gains and gaps for LGBTQ+ workers newsisout.com/2026/03/new-...

Voters in Palm Beach and Hillsborough counties delivered two major upsets in Florida’s special legislative elections. Representative-elect Emily Gregory and Senator-elect Brian Nathan flipped their respective seats from red to blue on March 24.

The Petersburg Bureau of Police is investigating the murder of Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-Mccray. Known interchangeably as Saamel and Mable, the entertainer was a dedicated community activist and former Miss Mayflower EOY. His family and advocacy groups are calling for justice.

BRAND NEW PODCAST EPISODE! This News is So Gay (3/25/26): Exposing How ICE Presence is Impacting HIV Care Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (@unclosetedmedia.bsky.social) and Darian Aaron (@glaad.bsky.social) thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/03/25/t...

Protesters say the SAVE Act is a direct attack on voting rights and the LGBTQ+ community. The rally highlighted concerns that the bill’s requirements would disproportionately impact transgender individuals trying to participate in the democratic process.