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'Free Speech Absolutist' Elon Musk Says 'Cisgender' is a 'Slur'
Self-described "free speech absolutist" Elon Musk declared that the word "cisgender" is a "slur" and will be considered as such on Twitter.
Happy Pride from Queer Twitter
Pride Month on Twitter is a time for inside jokes, celebrating queer representation that made a tremendous cultural impact, remembering the significant moments in our history, and reigniting classic gay memes.
'The View' Cohost Joy Behar Suggests Trump Change 'MAGA' Change to 'Make America Gay Again'
Amid an ongoing war of words between the White House and Fox News over Pride celebrations, "The View" host Joy Behar is suggesting that Donald Trump change us infamous "Make America Great Again" slogan to "Make America Gay Again" in honor of Pride Month.
The Pride Flag, Trans Activist Spark War of Words Between White House and Fox News
There is a war of words going on between the White House and Fox News, further deepening the divide across the United States.
Twitter Worst Among Social Media Platforms when it Comes to LGBTQ+ Safety, GLAAD Says
All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. But Twitter is the worst.
Gay Twitter is Obsessed with Kylie Minogue's New Single 'Padam Padam'
Have you heard Kylie Minogue's new single "Padam Padam"? Gay Twitter sure has and cannot stop tweeting about it.
LA County DA's Office Quits Twitter Due to Barrage of 'Vicious' Homophobic Attacks
The Los Angeles county district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform even after they were reported.
Soccer Players Turn to AI for Protection from Online Racist Abuse
Technology-fueled abuse is spiraling out of control on platforms where anonymity is the golden ticket for racists.
Queer Activist Andrew Hartzler Releases Video of 'Exorcism' Sponsored by Parents
Queer TikToker and activist Andrew Hartzler shared a video of his parents hiring an exorcist to clean his room of his gayness.
Twitter Exec Responsible for Content Safety Resigns after Elon Musk Criticism
A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform's handling of posts about transgender topics.
Archer, New Dating App for Gay and Bi Guys, Launches
Move over, Grindr, Scruff, and all the others: There's a new dating app for gay, bi, and queer guys, and it promises "a new way to meet, date, and celebrate the community." Meet Archer.
Meta Tests Blocking News Content on Instagram, Facebook for Some Canadians
Meta is temporarily blocking some Canadian users from accessing news content on Facebook and Instagram as part of a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June.
Ben Platt Reveals Noah Galvin 'Proposed Back' to Him with Gorgeous Engagement Ring
The entertainment duo is celebrating being engaged for a second time after Platt initially proposed to Galvin in November.
Watch: New 'Barbie' Trailer Drops, Soundtrack Reveals a Who's Who of Pop Acts
Watch: New 'Barbie' Trailer Drops, Soundtrack reveals a Who's Who of pop acts
Grindr's Desktop Version Promises 'Edgier Content,' Bigger Photos
Grindr is coming to your desktop in a new web version that will let users see up to six profiles simultaneously and enjoy "edgier content" and bigger photos.
Twitter Loses it for Gay Soccer Prompt
If you've been on Twitter recently you may have seen the prompt "They were insane for this, but it's just x." We're looking at the version of that invites users to share their favorite pics, vids and memes of soccer stars being rainbow-emoji coded.
Wish you Could Tweak that Text? WhatsApp is Letting Users Edit Messages
Wish you could reword that snarky text message you just sent? WhatsApp is allowing users to do just that, for up to 15 minutes after they send a message.
The U.S. Surgeon General has Some Tips for Parents and Teens on Social Media Use
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for "immediate action" by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids' and adolescents' mental health on social media.
TikTok Files Lawsuit to Overturn Montana's 1st-in-nation Ban on the Video Sharing App
Social media company TikTok Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Montana's first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app, arguing the law is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights.
TikTok and Other Social Media Trends are Thrusting Performance Crimes into the U.S. Spotlight
A sharp uptick in thefts of Kia cars has been linked to viral videos teaching people how to start the cars with USB cables and exploit a security vulnerability.