Tuesday, May 14, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Restricting Transgender People's Use of Bathrooms and Locker Rooms

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings.

by Emily Wagster Pettus | 8 hours ago

News

Swiss Fans Get Ready to Welcome Eurovision Winner Nemo Back Home
Swiss Fans Get Ready to Welcome Eurovision Winner Nemo Back Home

Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready Sunday to give a hero's welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with "The Code," an operatic...

by Kirsten Grieshaber | May 12

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Culture

Did You Catch Billie Eilish's New Song in  'Heartstopper' Season 3 Trailer?
Did You Catch Billie Eilish's New Song in 'Heartstopper' Season 3 Trailer?

In the trailer Joe Locke is ready to say the big three words to Kit Connor.

by Emell Adolphus | May 13

'A Viagra Moment? Netflix Series Features Actor Tom Pelphrey at Full Attention
'A Viagra Moment? Netflix Series Features Actor Tom Pelphrey at Full Attention

Those who made it to the final minutes of Netflix's mini-series "A Man in Full" saw actor Tom Pelphrey at full attention.

May 13

Pride

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Provincetown Kicks Off Pride Season on May 31
Provincetown Kicks Off Pride Season on May 31

The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) presents the 7th annual Provincetown Pride Festival on May 31-June 2, 2024.

May 8

Media

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards show honored media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024
A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

A Place at the Table is the Ali Forney Center's spring gala, where over 1000 community leaders and allies gather for a night of fundraising and celebration.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 12

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