LGBTQ

Publishers are releasing a wide array of new queer titles this month ahead of Pride celebrations.

April 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Bree Fram, a transgender former Space Force colonel forced out under President Trump, is running a long-shot Democratic primary campaign against Rep. James Walkinshaw in Virginia's 11th District. Her bid hinges on a state referendum Tuesday that could redraw congressional maps in Democrats' favor. If approved, the new map would create a district blending areas currently held by multiple incumbents.

A Nashville charter school issued a final warning to a first-grade teacher who refused to read an LGBTQ-themed book on same-sex marriage, citing religious objections. The teacher sought accommodation, but school officials denied it and threatened termination. A legal group claims this violates civil rights and state law.

February 17, 2026 Reported by AI

A fundraiser in Tokyo is raising funds for communities in Jamaica recovering from Hurricane Melissa. Organized by Gordon Higgins, the event blends art, drag performances, and Jamaican cuisine to aid marginalized groups.

Minnesota hockey player Jesse Kortuem has shared his coming-out story, crediting the TV show Heated Rivalry for giving him the push. Now, he's on a mission to make the sport more inclusive for everyone. The response? Pure love and support.

January 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Cuban artist and activist Nonardo Perea shares in an interview his exile experience in Spain following his involvement with the San Isidro Movement. He describes the hardships of forced migration, its toll on his family, and his creative work as a form of denunciation against Cuba's regime. Despite newfound freedom, he grapples with isolation and financial struggles.