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Based on a true story: With his first adult graphic novel, Northampton author hopes other gay, Asian people feel seen

Northampton author Mike Curato recently released his new graphic novel, “Gaysians,” his first book for adults, which included a local book launch and karaoke party at Bombyx last weekend. “Gaysians,” based on Curato’s real-life experiences, is about the …

Could The Ultimatum Work With Gay Men?

Since the dawn of gay culture, generally when something has been described matter-of-factly as “gay” or “queer,” it has referred to the stuff of men. Gay bars and clubs, for example, historically have been distinct from lesbian bars and clubs. This …

Once named opponents in the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage, now they’re friends

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The case behind the U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide a decade ago is… COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The case behind the U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide a decade ago is known …

‘Beyond the Gates’ pushes boundaries of representation on daytime TV with same-sex love scene

Last week, things heated up in Fairmont Crest, the fictional town where the soap opera “Beyond the Gates” is set, when the character Chelsea Hamilton shared her first same-sex love scene with Dr. Madison Montgomery. Since Chelsea came out last month and …

Gay Adele Megliola

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments In Loving Memory of Gay Adele Megliola April 30, 1944 – June 21, 2025 WESTFIELD – Gay Adele Megliola, a spirited and compassionate soul known for her warmth and love of family, passed away peacefully at home in …

Obergefell and Hodges, once opponents in landmark same-sex marriage case, are now friends

13 Reasons Why Star Brandon Flynn Takes on James Dean Role in New Film About Hidden Gay Love

NEED TO KNOW Brandon Flynn has been cast as James Dean in forthcoming film Willie and Jimmy Dean The film follows the late movie star's purported gay college romance with William “Bill” Bast, and is based on Bast's memoir Surviving James Dean Flynn …

‘Menergy’ exhibition brings 1940s-1980s gay magazines out of the closet

“MENERGY: Gay Male Magazines of the 1940s-1980s” is on exhibit at the Jefferson Market Library, 425 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, through July 31. Dashiell Allen Throughout the mid-late 20th century, many parts of queer life in the United States were …

Pride Under Siege: The LAPD's Troubled History With the LGBTQ+ Community

"I've got nothing against fags; that's not what this is about." - Attributed to LAPD Officer Skip Giuliani While thought of as a deep blue city, Los Angeles has elements of far-right extremism that betray its liberal electorate. This is …

Brandon Flynn Will Lead James Dean Biopic About the Star’s Alleged Gay Romance

He might have been a Rebel Without a Cause, but he allegedly did have a boyfriend. 13 Reasons Why actor Brandon Flynn has been cast in a biopic of legendary actor James Dean that focuses on a reported queer romance between Dean and screenwriter William …

Gayle Herring

     Funeral Services for Gayle Herring, 72, of Bedford, Iowa was held Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11 AM at Arising Methodist Church in Lenox, Iowa. Visitation was held Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Cummings Family Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa …

Scotland's first openly gay footballer to host Pride events

The Lunch & Learn session will be hosted at The Social Hub by Zander, who will share his personal journey, the challenges he’s faced, and how visibility and representation can help create a more inclusive future for LGBTQ+ athletes.   Murray will also …

Indonesian police arrest 75 people at ‘gay party’

Authorities in the Indonesian city of Bogor on June 22 arrested 75 people after they raided a “gay party.” Amnesty International in a press release notes the party was taking place at a villa in the city’s Puncak neighborhood. A local police chief …

WATCH: ‘Not in Our Name’ - artists condemn Gayton McKenzie’s xenophobic tirade

Actress Thandi Sebe has joined a growing chorus of South African artists condemning Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, for spreading Afrophobic hate speech. In a recent post on Instagram, Sebe said: “As the South African Constitutional …

Once named opponents in the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage, now they’re friends

Gay Australia’s Top Pornhub Category For 2025 Revealed

Twinks, amateurs, and bears, oh my! It’s time for the 2025 Pornhub Gay Pride Insights of 2025. This is the second year Pornhub has released facts and figures about the gay porn-watching habits of its users to celebrate the month of Pride. It should be …

Brad Pitt Says He Missed 'Gay Experience Window' Amid Romance With Ines de Ramon, DEET...

Brad Pitt missed a gay experience in his life! The actor, who is currently busy promoting his upcoming film, F1, candidly spoke about how he missed the window of getting approached by men. Pitt sat down for a conversation with Dax Shepard on his podcast, …

Republicans remain apprehensive about gay marriage 10 years after Obergefell v. Hodges

US adults' views on same-sex marriage changed since Supreme Court's 2015 ruling

The best movies of 2025 so far The best movies of 2025 so far As is so often the case, the first half of 2025 has had some serious highs and lows. There have been major box-office hits, like "Sinners," poised to be one of the highest-earning …

American Management University's MBA Program Receives Prestigious CMI Accreditation

American Management University (AMU) proudly announces that its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has achieved official accreditation through CMI. UPLAND, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American …

Fireworks-Related Accidents Could Bring Legal Trouble

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is famously known as “the fireworks holiday.” Though professional fireworks displays are beautiful and festive, fireworks themselves can …

PRIDE IS PROTEST: OP360 Celebrates Pride 2025 with Global Heart and Local Action

Under "Pride is Protest", our Philippines and Colombia teams united in June to honor love, authenticity, and community with bold presence and unwavering support RIDGEFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At OP360, Pride …

Independent Artist J. Star Releases Conscious R&B Tracks Addressing Racism, Abuse, and Social Division

J. Star brings a new message to modern R&B music rooted in healing, peace, and global unity amid today’s social issues. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an age where musical trends frequently reflect the …

New Global Energy Report Offers Path Forward on Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Just Transition, and Renewable Energy Models

Energy solutions from across the globe offer scalable solutions grounded in democracy, community, and rights-based frameworks NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — Today, the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network …

Tibet Lobby Day Honors the Dalai Lama's 90th

Compassion Rises on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tibet Lobby Day 2025 became a powerful stop on the Compassion Rising World Tour as a bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan-Americans, …

New data shows US LGBTQ+ students twice as likely to drop out of High School, costing economy more than $30 billion

Researchers project more than one in every 10 LGBTQ+ students in the USA will drop out of education – with widespread bullying blamed. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alarming new data shows US LGBTQ+ students …

ARTMATTAN FILMS ACQUIRES SELLING A COLONIAL WAR

ArtMattan Films is proud to announce its acquisition of the powerful 2024 documentary Selling a Colonial War, directed by In Soo Radstake. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films is proud to announce its …

As Teen Mental Health Crisis Escalates, 'Pastor's Kid' Offers Story Roadmap for Healing

BMG-Global Sets July 1, 2025, VOD Release for Timely Drama Tackling Youth Trauma Recovery LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BMG-Global announces the home entertainment release of "Pastor's Kid," a …

Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. Calls Out Insurers for Undervaluing Motorcycle Injury Claims

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Chicago-based personal injury law firm is raising concerns about a growing trend in the insurance industry: the undervaluation of motorcycle accident claims. Attorneys at Zneimer & …

Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork Collective, Lever for Change Announce $25M Award for Emerging Climate Champions

Global open call provides flexible, multiyear gifts of $1 million to youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions across the globe.  CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork …

China: establishment of the university alliance to promote international humanitarian law

International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on …

Inventor of the Modern Service Dog Celebrates 50 Years Since First Life-Changing Dog Was Trained

8,200 dogs and 58,000 volunteers later, Canine Companions® is still teaching dogs new tricks to help humans thrive independently SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Independence Day, national nonprofit Canine …

First in Nation: Strategies For Youth Applauds MA POST’s Steps to Protect Youth with Draft Juvenile Operations Standard

The POST’s draft Standard also addresses officer conduct, juvenile arrests, the collateral effects of policing on youths’ caregivers, and officer training. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A meaningful step …

Enlèvement d’un partenaire de CSI au Nigéria | CSI demande la protection des chrétiens

Solidarité Chrétienne Internationale (CSI) dénonce l’assassinat de Zion Japhet et l’enlèvement du père Daniel Alphonsus Afina par Boko Haram au Nigéria. PARIS, FRANCE, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Le 1er juin 2025, le groupe terroriste …

A victory for scientists: NIH halts new grant terminations

Yesterday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have halted further terminations of grants: a key request from NIH scientists in the Bethesda Declaration. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week before …

Forbes Recognizes Move United On New 'Accessibility 100' List

List recognizes the top 100 global impact-makers in accessibility-related fields such as communication, mobility, education, sports and recreation, and more ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forbes has included …

'Conceived in Liberty Exhibition' - Original American Historic Documents of Freedom Opens in New York Ahead of July 4th

Items on display and for sale include a rare July 1776 broadside of the Declaration of Independence and George Washington’s “Justice and the Public Good” letter NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the Nation’s 249th …

San Antonio Law Firm Advocates for Families Affected by Trump's Deportations

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gireud | Hobbs, PLLC is stepping up to represent San Antonio residents impacted by President Trump's deportation policies. These policies are making a big impact on the San …

Fertility Attorney and Advocate Rijon Charne Delivers Powerful TEDx Talk on Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access

Rijon Charne took the TEDx stage in San Diego to deliver a talk titled “Redefining the F Word: Why Fertility Is a Right, Not a Privilege.” SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationally recognized fertility attorney …