New Music: Connor Wren Steps Into His ‘Second Adolescence’

Out gay singer-songwriter Connor Wren drops his debut self-produced album Second Adolescence. Written and produced entirely by Wren, the collection explores queer evolution, freedom, and self-reclamation. Continue reading “New Music: Connor Wren Steps Into His ‘Second Adolescence’”

U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, One Of Two Crew Members Rescued

An American fighter jet was shot down in Iran today. (image via Depositphotos)

An American fighter jet was shot down in Iran today. The two F-15E Strike Eagle crew members ejected safely after being struck by Iranian fire

A search-and-rescue operation has recovered one of the two downed crew members. Continue reading “U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, One Of Two Crew Members Rescued”

Belarus Cracks Down On LGBTQ Rights + More News

Lawmakers in Belarus passed a bill Thursday allowing punishments for people who promote LGBTQ causes.

Some news items I thought worth your time:

ABC News: Lawmakers in Belarus passed a bill Thursday allowing punishments for people who promote LGBTQ causes. Belarus doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ rights. President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the east European nation for more than 3 decades, has publicly mocked homosexuality.

Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s round-up of the latest LGBTQ publications including RAGE Magazine’s spotlight on the arts. Continue reading “Belarus Cracks Down On LGBTQ Rights + More News”

New Drama ‘Blue Film’ Drops Official Trailer

The acclaimed new drama Blue Film has dropped its official trailer.

Directed by directed by Elliot Tuttle, Blue Film centers on camboy and sex worker Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore from Boots), who agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client (Reed Birney). Aaron soon learns the client is his former school teacher. Continue reading “New Drama ‘Blue Film’ Drops Official Trailer”

Connor Storrie In Slasher Parody + DOJ Goes After Minnesota (Again) + More

Connor Storrie in "Look Behind You"

Some news stories for you as we get over this Hump Day:

OUT: Fresh off his SNL hosting stint, Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry) stars in this clever slasher-horror parody for Verizon in the cheekily titled “Look Behind You.” Continue reading “Connor Storrie In Slasher Parody + DOJ Goes After Minnesota (Again) + More”

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical Of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Argument

U.S. Supreme Court (image via Depositphotos)

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today challenging the issue of birthright citizenship which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.

The justices appeared skeptical of Team Trump’s arguments that the president can deny citizenship to babies born to parents without permanent immigration status. Continue reading “Supreme Court Appears Skeptical Of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Argument”

Librarian Fired Over LGBTQ Books + Jaden Ivey Cut For Homophobic Rant + More

Library shelf featuring LGBTQ books

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

The Advocate: A Tennessee library board voted to fire its director after she refused to remove more than 100 LGBTQ books from the system’s shelves, capping weeks of escalating tension over censorship, access, and reader privacy.

Outsports: Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was cut from the team for “conduct detrimental to the team” following his anti-gay social media posts attacking Pride. #Good Continue reading “Librarian Fired Over LGBTQ Books + Jaden Ivey Cut For Homophobic Rant + More”

Observing Trans Day Of Visibility 2026

Transgender flag

Each year since 2010, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31 to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people.

Created by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, TDOV is meant to be a day to recognize the lives of transgender people, while simultaneously acknowledging that due to discrimination, not every trans person can or wants to be visible. Continue reading “Observing Trans Day Of Visibility 2026”