Three trans men are set to compete in a landmark boxing tournament in Amsterdam, challenging restrictive testosterone rules and proving that the biggest victory is stepping through the ropes.
Read moreWhen Miss England crowns its 'first openly lesbian' winner, it's hailed as progress. But is fitting into heteronormative boxes and being labeled 'openly gay' a true victory, or just assimilation with a sash?
Read moreA new ECDC/WHO report for 2024 shows that despite progress, 54% of new HIV diagnoses in Europe are made late, posing a significant risk to individual health and public health goals, with men who have sex with men remaining a key affected group.
Read moreIn a major breakthrough, two independent trials show that engineered antibodies can put HIV into long-term remission, allowing some participants to live healthily for years without daily medication.
Read moreTired of traditional holiday obligations? Theater Bellevue offers a warm sanctuary with its 'Chosen Family' festival, a four-day celebration of queer art, storytelling, and community from December 27-30.
Read moreLong before Tom of Finland, Greek painter Yannis Tsarouchis defied convention by capturing the tender, erotic beauty of everyday men, from soldiers to sailors, in a style that blended classical myth with modern desire.
Read moreDe Regenboog Groep has launched a new, small-scale night shelter in Amsterdam specifically for homeless LGBTQ+ people, providing a safe alternative to mainstream facilities where many face discrimination and violence.
Read moreIn a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, Tokyo's High Court has ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, setting the stage for a final showdown at the Supreme Court.
Read moreDutch prosecutors are demanding a 10-year prison sentence for a man accused of using Grindr to lure victims into violent robberies, including one horrific case in Amsterdam involving prolonged torture and mutilation.
Read moreThe latest Trans Murder Monitoring report reveals a chilling new trend: trans activists and community leaders are being systematically targeted and killed, in a clear attempt to silence the fight for trans rights worldwide.
Read moreGrace Richardson, a 20-year-old performer, has made history by becoming the first openly gay Miss England, turning a past of homophobic bullying into a story of triumph and visibility.
Read moreIn a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ rights, the European Court of Justice has ruled that a same-sex marriage legally performed in one EU country, like the Netherlands, must be recognized in all others, even those that don't permit it.
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