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6 Months After Contentious Prayer Service, DC Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Would Welcome Presidential Invite

6 Months After Contentious Prayer Service, DC Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Would Welcome Presidential Invite

NEWS | Jul 6

Early in January, DC Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde startled President Trump with her comments on cultural inclusion. Six months later, she would welcome an invitation from the President.

Charges Brought Against Teens in P-Town Alleged Homophobic Harassment Incident

Charges Brought Against Teens in P-Town Alleged Homophobic Harassment Incident

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 6

Two Massachusetts teens and a minor have been charged in a case of alleged homophobic harassment that took place in the LGBTQ+ destination of Provincetown.

Chase Stobbe is Bringing the Crop Top Back

Chase Stobbe is Bringing the Crop Top Back

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | Jul 6

You know what we need more of? Men in crop tops.

Surging Travel in Europe Spikes Concerns over Tourism's Drawbacks

Surging Travel in Europe Spikes Concerns over Tourism's Drawbacks

CULTURE | By Suman Naishadham | Jul 6

As the growing tide of travelers strains housing, water and the most Instagrammable hotspots, protests and measures to lessen the effects of overtourism have proliferated.

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Bites Off $318 Million at the Global Box Office

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Bites Off $318 Million at the Global Box Office

CULTURE | By Lindsey Bahr | Jul 6

The newest installment in the "Jurassic World" franchise ruled the Fourth of July holiday box office with a global, five-day launch of $318.3 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Report: German Hate Groups Propagandizing Pride Celebrations to Recruit Youth

Report: German Hate Groups Propagandizing Pride Celebrations to Recruit Youth

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 6

Extremist groups in Germany have hit on a way to lure youth to their cause: They're targeting Pride celebrations and demonizing the LGBTQ+ community in their messaging.

Watch: How a Wyoming Equality Group Laughed Along with a Gay Joke - and Made It Their Own

Watch: How a Wyoming Equality Group Laughed Along with a Gay Joke - and Made It Their Own

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 6

Humor can bring people together, and a restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyoming led the way with a gay joke that an equality organization picked up on.

In Legal First, Ukrainian Court Recognizes Same-Sex Couple as a Family

In Legal First, Ukrainian Court Recognizes Same-Sex Couple as a Family

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 6

For Ukrainian diplomat Zoryan Kis and his life partner Tymur Levchuk, the court's finding is "a small victory in our struggle for 'simple family happiness'," but for Ukraine's LGTBQ+ citizens it's a milestone.

Is London 'Evita' Heading to Broadway Sooner than Later?

Is London 'Evita' Heading to Broadway Sooner than Later?

CULTURE | Jul 6

The biggest hit in London this summer is Jamie Lloyd's revival of "Evita" with Rachel Zegler. The director would like to see it head to New York early next year.

Marcel Malagolini is a Self-Starter Who Will Get You Going Too

Marcel Malagolini is a Self-Starter Who Will Get You Going Too

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | Jul 6

"Let life surprise you with beautiful things." That's a quote translated from Portuguese written by Marcel Malagolini on Instagram. It's perfectly said, because that's how we discovered him on the platform.

Culture

Chicago's O'Hare Could Offer Flyers the First Airport Gay Bar

Chicago's O'Hare Could Offer Flyers the First Airport Gay Bar

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jul 6

Forget the mile-high club: Chicago's O'Hare might be poised to offer queer travelers the chance to raise a glass on the concourse with others of a like persuasion at the country's first airport gay bar.

Pride

Frameline49 Sells Out 50 Screenings & Awards Genre-Defying Trans Films, Establishing That Queerness Is the Future of Independent Cinema

Frameline49 Sells Out 50 Screenings & Awards Genre-Defying Trans Films, Establishing That Queerness Is the Future of Independent Cinema

PRIDE | Jul 3

The world's largest and longest-running queer media festival presented nearly 150 films from 40 countries, brought 200 filmmakers from around the world to the Bay Area, and, across its 11-day run, sold out a remarkable 50 screenings.

Nightlife

Queer Liberation March :: June 29, 2025

Queer Liberation March :: June 29, 2025

MEDIA | Jul 1

No cops, no corporations—just pure queer power! The Queer Liberation March hit NYC on Pride Sunday with fists up and heels down. Kicking off at the AIDS Memorial and strutting to Lenape Circle, this crew came to Resist. Reclaim. Rejoice! PERIOD.