One of the world’s biggest queer festivals, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, has released details for its 2026 celebration and opened ticket sales. Running From February 13 to March 1, the theme “ECSTATICA” spotlights joy and resistance. CEO...
After 38 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi — the first woman Speaker and a fierce LGBTQ+ ally — is stepping aside, creating a rare open seat in one of the nation’s most progressive districts. In a video message, the...
Crowds gathered on Fort Lauderdale Beach Sunday night as World AIDS Day brought remembrance, advocacy and music to the shoreline. Broadway’s Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal, who originated Mark and Roger in Rent, headlined the CAN Community Health event,...
Japan’s LGBTQ community suffered a setback on Friday when a Tokyo court ruled the country’s ban on marriage equality is constitutional — an outlier among five other recent rulings that found the ban unconstitutional. Japan remains the only G7...
In a move that further erases marginalized communities, the Trump administration ordered federal agencies not to observe World AIDS Day— ending a tradition upheld by every president since 1988. World AIDS Day has long been recognized worldwide, with both...
Our Hotspots Happening Out LGBTQ lifestyle magazine Hotspots is back with features on the ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide — more than 60 curated picks for every budget and every queer household. This year’s guide highlights standout wines like...
