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After The Ultimatum: Where Are They Now?
Some found love. Others found themselves. And everyone had something to say. Cast members of cultural sensation ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Season 2 spill all.
Marissa Bode Is Unlimited
Between scrapbooking sessions and spewing “fruity” Wicked theories online, rising star Marissa Bode is redefining Nessarose’s dreams and desires. The groundbreaking actress opens up to GO ahead of the upcoming sequel, ‘Wicked: For Good.’
Newark LGBTQ Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions For Its Fourth Year, Celebrating Queer BIPOC Storytellers
With submissions open through February, the fourth annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival continues its mission to uplift BIPOC voices in Newark and beyond.
The Okra Project’s Mutual Aid is Survival, Not Charity
How Executive Director Gabrielle Inès Souza and Program Director Max Rigano are scaling care for Black trans communities in a hostile climate.
The U.S. Supreme Court Meets Today To Consider Hearing Case That Could Take Down Same-Sex Marriage – What You Should Know
A county clerk was ordered to pay emotional distress damages to two men after refusing them a marriage license – she asked SCOTUS to review that decision, and to overturn marriage equality altogether.
Unrivaled Is Back (And Very Gay)
The off-season three-on-three basketball league is back for its second season and we couldn’t be happier.
These Kiwi Firefighters Accidentally Became Internet Icons With Their Charity Calendar
New Zealand’s first all-women firefighter calendar has raised $130,000 (and counting!) for breast cancer research—and lit up feeds in the process.
Erica Deuso Elected Pennsylvania’s First Openly Transgender Mayor
On a night of election “firsts” and Dems sweeping key races, Deuso won on a platform of community empowerment and creating positivity through respect and collaboration.
Pro-LGBTQ+ Candidates Rack Up Big Wins Across The Nation
In key mayoral and gubernatorial races, candidates with pro-LGBTQ+ platforms bested Republican opposition.
Boston Hotel Apologizes To Lesbian Couple Following Restroom Confrontation Over Gender
A state discrimination complaint led to a public apology and policy changes after a security guard accused one woman of being a man and forced the couple to leave.
Former Vice President, Dick Cheney, Dies at 84 – Architect Of The Iraq War Who Had A Few Breakthrough Moments
The former Republican VP leaves a dark and polarizing legacy, but notably supported his lesbian daughter, marriage equality, and voted for Kamala Harris over Trump.
Meow Mix NYC 30th Reunion
Photos by Marissa Fortugno.
Texas Cities Face Deadline To Remove Rainbow Pride Crosswalks — And One Isn’t Backing Down
A state deadline is forcing Texas cities to decide whether to remove rainbow crosswalks or risk losing funding.
Multitudes Turn Out For 34th Pride Parade in Buenos Aires
Thousands of revelers took to the streets, against a political backdrop of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, and steep rise in hate crimes.
Trump Administration Moves To Cut Off Trans Youth Health Care Nationwide
Newly revealed documents show the federal government planning to defund hospitals that support trans youth.
Halloween Saturday at Henrietta Hudson
Photos by Keegan Stewart.
Student Loan Forgiveness Rollback – Public Servants in LGBTQ+ Orgs Targeted
Loan forgiveness weaponized as U.S. Dept. of Education revises eligibility for employees at agencies whose work does not fall in line with Trump Admin agenda.
Fall Fashion Predictions For The Stylish Sapphic
What do fruit prints, nipple piercings, seaweed dresses, and mini skirts have in common? Gay fall style, of course!
Two Irish Drag Artists Attacked While Shooting Video In Cork
Lucina Schynning and Krystal Queer say onlookers cheered while they were kicked and bloodied while filming on the street.
Billie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires To Their Faces And Announces $11.5M Donation
In a room that included Mark Zuckerberg, Eilish called for empathy and less hoarding of wealth, while donating millions herself.
Judges In Texas May Now Legally Decline To Officiate Same-Sex Weddings
The Texas Supreme Court has amended its judicial code to let judges refuse to perform same-sex marriages if it conflicts with their religious beliefs.
Millions Of Americans On The Cusp Of Losing SNAP Food Assistance – Trump Blames “Illegal Aliens” And “Transgender Surgery For Minors”
The government shutdown continues as Dems and GOP are at a budget impasse.
WTF Is Going On With Kehlani And Kwn? Let’s Break Down This Hard Launch
Happy or not, fans can’t stop talking about this relationship.
Katy O’Brian Flexes Her Acting Muscle In New Biopic ‘Christy’
The ‘Christy’ actor chats with GO about the film’s “vulnerable and intense” story, and her many other projects. ‘Christy’ is in theaters on November 7.
‘A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint’: A Film Review
Peppermint has a new fan in me.
Mamdani Surges, AOC Drags, And The Right Can’t Cope
A new poll puts Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani ahead in the NYC mayoral race, while AOC schools Riley Gaines—and the right wing loses it.
Florida Teacher Put On Leave After Requesting Gender-Neutral Title ‘Mx’
Officials say the teacher’s choice of a gender-neutral title violated state law.
Missing Trans Student-Athlete, Lia Smith, Found Dead In Vermont
A week after being reported missing, the body of involved student-athlete and trans advocate Lia Smith, was identified near the Middlebury College campus.
NWSL’s Elizabeth Eddy Makes Ridiculous Plea To Bar Trans Competitors
The Angel City FC defender took to social media and The New York Post to demand gender eligibility standards from the league.
Series Of Attacks Target LGBTQ-Owned Businesses In Denver, Police Investigating
Police have not confirmed a link between the incidents, but many in the queer community say the pattern feels far from random.
King Charles Unveils New LGBTQ+ Veterans Memorial In The UK
LGBTQ+ people were banned from the British military until 2000 – some incriminated vets sought closure at the ceremony.
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Reflects On Coming Out And The Evolving Face Of Rock
Since coming out as bisexual, Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale has become an unexpected queer icon in hard rock. Her fans remind her why it matters.
The Black Femme Energy Behind gURLSlikegIRLS Is Electrifying Brooklyn
Lord Scorpio’s party series, gURLSlikegIRLS, stands out for putting Black queer femmes front and center.
Organizers Promised a Lesbian Apocalypse And Delivered – 700 Scholars, Activists and Artists Descend on NYC For Lesbian Lives Conference 2025
Collaborators from all over the world convened to celebrate Sapphic spaces, share ideas and to strengthen our solidarity.
Getting The Deep Dish On Chicago: A Queer Girl’s Guide To The City
From Downtown to Girlstown to the West Side, and back again, we’re exploring the unofficial capital of the Midwest.




