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It Turns Out Alaska Has Purposely Discriminated Against Gay, Married Couples For Years

The United States’ northernmost state has come under fire after leaked documents show Alaskan state officials purposely denied same-sex married couples legal benefits for years, even after same-sex marriage became legal nationwide. A new report by the Associated Press reveals that the aforementioned leaked documents reveal a pattern of discrimination against same-sex couples in…

Here’s When We Can Watch Élite Season 4 on Netflix

Fret not Élite stans! The release date for the upcoming fourth season of Netflix’s hella queer, hella dramatic, hella murderous Spanish teen series was just announced, and it won’t be too long until we get to see some familiar (and some new!) faces (including our current fave queer TV couple Omander) gracing the halls of Las Encinas once again……

Five Tips To Help You Get Out Of A Dating Rut

Back in the day, well more than a year ago, dating was complicated still but at least you can see someone face to face and meet them. However, just because it’s a pandemic, doesn’t mean we can’t date at all.  Dating can be disappointing, challenging and extremely exhausting, especially when you…

Almost a Quarter of All Workers Say They Know LGBTQ Employees Are Treated Unfairly

Almost half say they’ve heard anti-LGBTQ comments in the workplace. A new study shows that almost a quarter of workers know that LGBTQ employees are treated unfairly on the job. And almost half have heard anti-LGBTQ comments at their place of employment. The Williams Institute and Thompson Reuters have published…

Dutch Couples Mark 20th Anniversary of World’s First Same-Sex Marriages

“Almost 30 countries in the world followed the Dutch example,” one lawmaker said. AMSTERDAM – Twenty years ago, Dutch couple Gert Kasteel and Dolf Pasker made history when they tied the knot in the world’s first legally-recognized same-sex wedding in the Netherlands. They were among four gay couples — three…

19 Things Straight People Think Are Totally Gay

Dessert? Recycling?? Hygiene??? Face masks???? Who knew?!?!? But because toxic masculinity and homophobia still plague the world to this day, this isn’t the only thing people seem to think are “gay…” We knew straightness had a lot of totally normal, not oppressive at all regulations and guidelines, but in this…

Netflix Announces Gay Holiday Romcom ‘Single All the Way’

Looks like the queer yuletide isn’t ending any time soon. Last year saw an unprecedented number of major LGBTQ+ moves in the holiday rom-com genre. And for those thinking that it was a one-time gig, it looks like we’ve got the first bit of news: Netflix seems to be the…

Becoming Mr. Right: 10 Top Tips For Single Gay Men

Looking for Mr. Right? Before thinking about finding the right man, you should consider how to become one. How does a young gay man navigate the fragile network of relationships in our dating culture today? Here’s some top tips you can follow to become the best version of yourself for…

LGBTQ Celebrities Speak Out Against Surge of Anti-Asian Violence

“It is a hate crime. I don’t know why that’s even a question.” LGBTQ celebrities and activists are using their platforms to condemn the recent tide of anti-Asian violence across the United States. In the wake of this week’s deadly shooting at an Asian-owned spa in Atlanta, Georgia — which claimed…

What Does OTP Mean And Why Does It Matter?

Here’s a breakdown of what OTP means and why the phrase has stuck around online LGBTQ+ communities. Internet culture is packed with online specific phrases that can be confusing to someone outside fandom culture and internet circles. One of the most popular phrases thrown around is the term OTP (one…

I’m Gay and Jewish- I Don’t Need to Be Saved By Christians

An opinion piece on being gay and jewish. Discover the twists and turns of life while being courted to switch preferences and religions.

12 Potential Reasons You’re Still a Single Gay Man

Are you a single gay man who is looking for reasons why you are still single? Have you reached a place in your life where you are tired of seeing all of your friends partnered or married while you are still sitting there, unattached and completely unhappy?