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Some personal privilege here: I’m stepping in as the editor of our sister site, GayCities, for the foreseeable future and all of the content there is fun and positive.
For example, check out the story about how the ‘Godfather of the Circuit Party’ created the world’s largest gay party. And be sure to watch the exclusive video report from Staten Island’s inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Whether you’re planning a trip or just a night out in your own city, GayCities has all the details you’ll need to have a good time.
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A “Friends” flashback
Kelly Clarkson asks gay men’s chorus to sing for her after learning they were covering her songs
The singer has always been a staunch ally of the queer community – and she celebrates love every step of the way. She’s helped gay couples get engaged and get married. And the clip of her breaking down in tears after a gay couple sang a love song on The Voice is a classic.
Ricky Martin came out after his dad told him something important
Now the pop superstar says he wishes he could do it all again.
This amazing church is holding an Easter drag service
The minister calls the Drag Me to Church event a “sacred act of protest.”
The voice of public transportation
Washington now requires LGBTQ+ history be taught in schools
How fast would you sign up for Gay 101?
Judge blocks Texas AG’s demand for info on families of trans kids
Ken Paxton just keeps losing in the courts.
California’s capital city is the latest to stand up to Texas’ anti-trans crusade
Trans inmates just won an important victory for their dignity.
Why do gay adults care about children?
Amelia Earhart statue unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda
Amelia Earhart’s likeness depicts the aviator in a flight jacket with cap and goggles in hand, topped by the flyer’s familiar short bob.
Kristen Stewart and Seth Meyers went day drinking at a NYC gay bar
It ended with a “lesbian makeover”… for Seth.
LGBTQ+ women are often discouraged from running for office. They’re doing it anyway.
And they’re winning.
