Culture

Spruce and Sparkle: How Traverse City Became Michigan’s Unexpected LGBTQ+ Outdoor Escape

Entertainment

Ludwig’s Raw Grief and Righteous Rage: How a Twitch Star’s Tribute Became a Rallying Cry for Trans Lives

When Twitch heavyweight Ludwig Ahgren learned of the death of KanaBana—a beloved trans member of his community—he didn’t just mourn. He spoke out, channeling...

Nov 16

Liniker’s Latin Grammy Triumph: A Black Trans Star Rewrites Music History

Brazilian singer-songwriter Liniker has just made Grammy history, sweeping three Latin Grammys in 2025 and becoming the most-awarded trans woman in the...

Nov 16

Social Media

Justice Smith Sets the Record Queer: Why Only We Get to Name Ourselves

Justice Smith, star of “I Saw the TV Glow,” recently made waves on the viral TikTok show “Gaydar” when he boldly declared that straight people don’t get to call...

Nov 16

Labubu Leaps to the Big Screen: Sony’s Latest Move Sparks Queer Joy and Pop Culture Buzz

Sony Pictures has officially acquired rights to develop a feature film based on Labubu, the quirky Chinese designer toy that’s taken global pop culture—and...

Nov 16

Lifestyle

Snow Queens Ascend: The Electrifying Revival of Gay Ski Weeks

After years of pandemic-induced hibernation, LGBTQ+ winter travel is roaring back with a flurry of color, camaraderie, and culture.

Nov 16

Queer Hair’s Bold Renaissance: Mullets, Rat Tails, and the Art of Gender-Affirming Glam

A fearless new wave of queer hair is sweeping 2025, as LGBTQ+ communities reclaim the mullet, resurrect the rat tail, and champion gender-affirming styles that...

Nov 16

Travel

Beyond the Guidebooks: Battambang, Cambodia’s Quietly Thriving Queer Oasis

Battambang, Cambodia, often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, is emerging as a vibrant and inclusive destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Nov 16

Blue Ridge, Georgia: Where Mountain Charm Meets LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge, Georgia, is emerging as a vibrant LGBTQ+ destination with a growing number of queer-owned businesses,...

Nov 16