We all know LGBTQ+ history didn’t start with the gay liberation movement in the ’60s and ’70s. And while certain politicians would rather erase us from text books, queer folks have been around since the dawn of civilization....
When the feelgood movie made him an Oscar-nominated star, the strain of hiding who he was almost forced him to quit acting. He explains how opening up about being gay, then trans, saved his life
Garth Brooks’ new Nashville bar and honky-tonk Friends in Low Places is opening this summer — and the country star is sharing that everyone is welcome… except assholes....
On Friday (9 June), the Nordic country joined Canada, Brazil, Ecuador, Spain, Germany, France, Malta and New Zealand in banning harmful conversion practices....
Remembering Anita Cornwell, the fearless pioneer who shattered barriers as a Black lesbian writer, activist, and feminist. Her legacy lives on in her groundbreaking work.
“If I don’t do it, my life will be in danger,” the German told press earlier in the week, before the tournament appeared to change its stance regarding his on-court insulin injections.
Do you get logged out constantly? I have to log in into kbin every time despite having "remember me" option turned on. but maybe it's just my browser 😒
Well it’s Pride Month and you know what that means: people making television and cinema for the LGBTQ+ community! Honestly I had expected them to make more television and cinema for the LGBTQ+ community than they apparently intend to do this specific June, but that is fine and we will model through it. Okay, let’s get into...
Gay sex in Ancient Greece, bisexual bards, & more of history’s gayest stories never told—until now (www.queerty.com)
We all know LGBTQ+ history didn’t start with the gay liberation movement in the ’60s and ’70s. And while certain politicians would rather erase us from text books, queer folks have been around since the dawn of civilization....
Elliot Page on Juno, Hollywood’s dark side and coming out twice (www.theguardian.com)
When the feelgood movie made him an Oscar-nominated star, the strain of hiding who he was almost forced him to quit acting. He explains how opening up about being gay, then trans, saved his life
Rock Hudson Documentary Gets Stirring Queer New Trailer (www.advocate.com)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed comes to HBO and Max on June 28.
Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee Make History as First Nonbinary Tony Winners (www.advocate.com)
Alex Newell won Best Featured Actor in a Musical and J. Harrison Ghee Best Lead Actor....
5 Best Lower Back Exercises & Workout (www.thetrendspotter.net)
Add these lower back exercises to your regular gym routine to build strength, improve mobility, increase performance, and reduce pain.
Garth Brooks Will Serve Bud Light at New Nashville Bar Amid Transphobic Backlash: ‘If You’re an Asshole, There Are Plenty of Other Places’ (variety.com)
Garth Brooks’ new Nashville bar and honky-tonk Friends in Low Places is opening this summer — and the country star is sharing that everyone is welcome… except assholes....
Iceland passes historic conversion therapy ban and yes, it’s trans-inclusive. (www.thepinknews.com)
On Friday (9 June), the Nordic country joined Canada, Brazil, Ecuador, Spain, Germany, France, Malta and New Zealand in banning harmful conversion practices....
Bernardine Evaristo's 'vitally important' queer novel Mr Loverman to become new BBC drama (www.thepinknews.com)
Lennie James will portray the "complicated love story" of Bernadine Evaristo's closeted gay protagonist in the BBC's Mr Loverman adaptation.
Anita Cornwell: Pioneer of Black Lesbian Visibility (lesbiannews.com)
Remembering Anita Cornwell, the fearless pioneer who shattered barriers as a Black lesbian writer, activist, and feminist. Her legacy lives on in her groundbreaking work.
Alexander Zverev opens up about diabetes struggles at Roland Garros. (www.tennis.com)
“If I don’t do it, my life will be in danger,” the German told press earlier in the week, before the tournament appeared to change its stance regarding his on-court insulin injections.
How Cooking Helped Me Find Joy After Coming Out (lithub.com)
Veronica Esposito on Samin Nosrat and What Cooking Taught Her About Transitioning....
kbin.social for newbies (lemmy.ml)
Just don't ask me if there is an app yet
NYPD Accidentally Paints ACAB on Their Pride Cop Cars (www.autostraddle.com)
Some people think this is an "innocent" "mistake" but I think it is a stroke of subversive artistic genius.
photos of Shohreh Aghdashloo organised by colors to make the pride flag. (www.tumblr.com)
please accept fruits of my gay labor and don't judge me. silly little thing, but it was fun!
Author Adiba Jaigirdar on embracing queer Muslim stories: 'I'm writing books I wish I had' (www.thepinknews.com)
Adiba Jaigirdar talks positive LGBTQ+ Muslim representation, writing joyful queer stories and her latest novel, The Dos and Donuts of Love.
June 2023: What’s Gay and Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Prime Video, Paramount+, Apple TV and More! (www.autostraddle.com)
Well it’s Pride Month and you know what that means: people making television and cinema for the LGBTQ+ community! Honestly I had expected them to make more television and cinema for the LGBTQ+ community than they apparently intend to do this specific June, but that is fine and we will model through it. Okay, let’s get into...
What are we listening to today?
Thought I'd see who's about and whether we could get a thread going on music recommendations from what we're jamming today....