News for Queer Women

This year’s theme shines a queer spotlight on small towns, rural areas and suburbs: “Queering the Canon: We’re Out Here” is playing at BAM, March 26-30, 2026

Miley Cyrus will receive the ‘Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 finale airing April 17 on MTV.

The International Olympic Committee bars transgender athletes from competing in the female category and will introduce mandatory gene testing for all athletes who wish to compete.

The scout organization’s “difficult decision” follows last year’s Supreme Court ruling on sex and gender.

A federal judge ruled that the Health and Human Services secretary exceeded his authority in targeting gender-affirming care for transgender minors, offering temporary relief to providers nationwide.

On Monday, TxDOT started water-blasting Pride and Black Lives Matters crosswalks following a mandate to remove 30 decorated crossings in South Dallas.

Netflix announced that Season Five of their hit period drama Bridgerton will follow Francesca and Michaela’s love story.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of our longtime contributor and former Special Projects Editor, Dan Tracer.

Golfer Hailey Davidson has filed a lawsuit against the USGA, LPGA and three LPGA officials, following changes to gender eligibility policies.

A hotel breakfast encounter in Brazil involving Chappell Roan, an 11-year-old fan, and an allegedly aggressive security guard has sparked major backlash—and a messy back and forth online.

The Rutherford County Library System board is considering firing Director Luanne James after her refusal to relocate more than 100 LGBTQ+ titles from youth to adult section.

New ballet creation brings the pas de deux to the story of the 19th century landowner Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack.

Morrison was shot by a man she met on Grindr; she is remembered for her gentle spirit, and love of picking plums and cherries by the creek.

WNBA players secure a historic pay increase—but compared to the NBA, the gap still has a long way to close.

Chaz Bono, son of superstar Cher and the late Sonny Bono, met his wife 40 years ago as teenagers – then friendship turned to love.

While the Academy Awards were undeniably straight this year, queer celebs still served on the red carpets at the Oscars, the Elton John AIDS Foundation party, and the Vanity Fair after-party.

In a milestone moment, Bhumika Shrestha became the first transgender woman MP in the first election since Nepal’s anti-corruption uprising last September.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani named trans attorney Taylor Brown to lead the newly created Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs in a historic move for New York City.

Two former DOGE staffers used keywords like “gay” and “BIPOC” in a hunt for DEI-related content – resulting in the largest mass termination of grants in the history of NEH.

Six players and a support staff member chose to remain in Australia after facing mounting pressure and safety concerns back home.

Hudson Webber was qualified to be assistant manager, and was only terminated after management became aware of their gender identity and expression.

The Grammy and Oscar-winning artist could step into the role of Esther Greenwood in a new film adaption of Sylvia Plath’s psychological classic.

In Gap’s first Spanish-language campaign, Young Miko also becomes the first openly queer Latina to front an ad for the brand.

As the government continues its campaign against DEI, attorneys across the U.S. are determined to put an end to “unlawful” federal demands for sensitive student information.

The upcoming season two of the lesbian dating show ‘I Kissed A Girl’ will sadly be its last kiss.

The fundraiser will also honor Michael Patrick King for his work uplifting LGBTQ+ stories on screen.

The viral moment shows Roan turning the camera on photographers she says refused to stop following her after a Paris Fashion Week show.

If the bill becomes law, schools that allow trans women athletes to compete could face lawsuits brought by female athletes for damages over physical harm, and loss of scholarships or professional opportunities.

Peter Doctor, chief creative officer of the Disney-owned company, told the Wall Street Journal, “…As time’s gone on, I realized my job is to make sure the films appeal to everybody.”

The statewide campaign will bring thousands of symbols of support to neighborhoods as Utahns show solidarity with the trans community.

After Republican backlash, Trump recanted wording on a post that suggested he was okay with gender-affirming surgery for minors, a procedure that is rarely, if ever, performed, according to Harvard research.

As costs rise and funding stalls, more states are cutting or limiting programs that help thousands of Americans afford HIV treatment.

“The Necessary Foundation” will provide financial support, mentorship and on-set experience to the next generation of queer filmmakers.

After mounting criticism around immigration crackdowns, Trump has fired the Homeland Security Secretary and appointed her “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.”

Inspired by the real experiences of lesbian mothers in the 1980s, Lynch’s debut novel ‘A Family Matter’ has been named the best book of the year by the Nero Book Awards.

In response to Kansas’ sweeping attack on the personal autonomy of trans people, Lyft is stepping in to make it a little easier to get around.