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LGBTQ Nation July 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Professors sue Texas Tech for censoring lessons on LGBTQ+ & Black communities

The university system's chancellor has a long history of opposing inclusive education.

Outsports July 8, 2026 at 11:20 PM

33 faith leaders unite for ‘Dear Giants’ letter correcting 3 ‘Christian’ pitchers

33 faith leaders came together to send this letter to the San Francisco Giants, explaining their vision of inclusion.

Gayety July 8, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Netflix Announces ‘Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi,’ a Behind-the-Scenes Farewell Special

Netflix is giving "Heartstopper" fans one final goodbye with "Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi," a new behind-the-scenes documentary.

Gayety July 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM

Teacher Banned After Calling LGBTQ+ People ‘Mentally Ill’ During History Class

A U.K. teacher has been barred from teaching until 2032 after discriminatory remarks about LGBTQ+ people.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Republican candidate says giraffes prove “You cannot be born gay”

Over 1,500 animal species have exhibited same-sex sexual behavior in the wild.

Queerty July 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Queer people are saying “I told you so” about this whole Graham Platner mess

It all could have been avoided

The Guardian July 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM

'Gratuitously cruel': How trans youth became political targets – Stateside with Kai and Carter

Last week, the US supreme court ruled that Idaho and West Virginia can continue enforcing their bans on transgender athletes playing on girls’ and women's teams in schools. It’s the latest development in the political and legal attack on trans people – and especially trans youth – that has s...

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Christian nationalist claims God doesn’t want LGBTQ+ people in the Republican Party

"When God says something is sin and an abomination, I don't want to bring people into my camp to do that," he said.

Queerty July 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Are Omar Apollo and Steve Lacy hooking up?

Are we being baited!?!?

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM

“America’s most famous loser”: Riley Gaines mocked after anti-trans tirade against Elliot Page

Many on social media wondered why Gaines spends so much time obsessing over people who do not affect her life.

Outsports July 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Out pro wrestler Marco Mayur and boyfriend bring home Gay Games gold

Pro wrestler Marco Mayur and his boyfriend helped the SF Shockwaves go undefeated in basketball at the Gay Games in Spain.

Queerty July 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM

One Day at a Time twink Glenn Scarpelli turns 60 & flaunts his muscle daddy makeover

Glenn Scarpelli is all growed up!

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Blue state governor signs law forcing teachers to out trans students to their parents

Opponents worry the law will be abused to harass schools and teachers.

Queerty July 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Omar Rudberg’s cheeky vacation pics, Kristen Stewart in stoner mode & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week

Stay in-the-know with Queerty's midweek pop culture catch-up.

Outsports July 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM

Gay fan says he paid the Giants over $100 for a Pride Night ‘punch in the stomach’

Gay SF Giants fan Chris Delyani told the team in a letter that paying them over $100 for this year's Pride Night was a punch to the stomach.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM

Remember when a GOP lawmaker who said trans people “harm” kids pled guilty to child porn charges?

He was caught sharing hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.

Queerty July 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Kristi Noem & rumored lover Corey Lewandowski are drowning in deleted-text drama

The mess continues...

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Right-wing PAC paying the price after posting heinous “groomer” lies about gay teacher & ally parent

Two juries found the right-wing Virginia Project PAC guilty of defamation.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Hate pastor calls young man a “fa**ot” after brutally assaulting him in a viral video

He now faces up to five years in prison if convicted for the attack.

Queerty July 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM

2026 Emmy nominations: All of the snubs, surprises & LGBTQ+ nominees

Though 'Heated Rivalry' wasn't eligible, Connor Storrie still managed to get in the mix. Plus, Meg Statler's first nom, 'The Pitt' dominates drama categories, and so much more!

Outsports July 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM

The surprising reason Jude Bellingham’s legs look so veiny at the World Cup

England World Cup star Jude Bellingham's quad muscles are all the rage, with scientists explaining as gay fans join his legions of admirers.

The Guardian July 8, 2026 at 6:55 PM

Letter: The Rev Malcolm Johnson obituary

I first met the Rev Malcolm Johnson in 1985. He was exceptional – a clergyman who affirmed gay friendships, was deeply committed to his church’s work with homeless people and of deep personal faith. At the time, I was tiptoeing around God, and was astounded when Malcolm told me that Jesus Christ...

The New York Times July 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM

Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ Received No Emmy Nominations While Connor Storrie Did

Even if voters had wanted to honor the gay hockey drama, which became a hit on HBO Max, they couldn’t have. But the Emmys did recognize one of the stars.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM

UK appeals court begins hearing over activist’s 10-year fight against Trinidad’s gay sex ban

"This judgment has the power to decriminalize over 44 million people around the world," said Jason Jones.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Why is the right so obsessed with banning Pride flags?

The right has been waging an outright war on Pride flags. Why does a colorful piece of cloth make them so mad?

Outsports July 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Straight Giants fan attended 87 games in 2 seasons. Her goodbye letter should worry the team.

This straight retiree and SF Giants fan was at their Pride Night. She wrote 2 letters saying 'good bye' for ignoring gay fans' concerns.

Queerty July 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM

WATCH: Hudson Williams slinks around in a mankini during his “private time”

A cameo appearance from Hudson Williams helped a new short win the Audience Choice Award at a Canadian film festival.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Queer journalist Lyra McKee was shot to death while covering a riot. 3 suspects were just acquitted.

"I hope you can't sleep at night," her partner said after the trial.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Court issues major blow to DeSantis’s “Stop WOKE Act” & calls it “a breathtaking assertion of power”

“If the First Amendment offers any boundary of protection at all for public university classrooms, this statute crosses it."

Outsports July 8, 2026 at 4:40 PM

‘A politician tried to cancel Pride in our country — we sent a message from the Gay Games’

For two athletes from Guatemala, the Gay Games was a place to show solidarity with citizens back home whose mayor tried to cancel Pride.

LGBTQ Nation July 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM

“My goodness gracious!” Analyst shows surprising evidence that Democrats will have “historic” wins

He looked at an often-ignored statistic that has predicted who wins the midterms every time since 2026, and it's looking really good for Democrats.

The Guardian July 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM

UK judges begin hearing appeal over Trinidad and Tobago anti-gay law

Activist is challenging ruling last year that restored colonial-era homophobic law against same-sex intimacySome of the UK’s top judges are hearing arguments over whether a Trinidad and Tobago court had the legal right to overturn a 2018 ruling to remove colonial-era homophobic laws that criminali...