Summer and fall mark peak season for LGBTQ+ film festivals, and we’ve rounded up the ones you’ll want on your radar. From indie gems to major cultural staples, there’s something here for every queer cinephile. FilmOut San Diego (San Diego, CA) Now in its 25th year, FilmOut San Diego (also known as the San Diego […]
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The OutLook: July 11, 2025
The OutLook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. The Stonewall National Monument page has removed the word “bisexual” from its National Park Service site. Earlier this year, the words “transgender” and “queer” were removed, as well as the Q and T in LGBTQ. Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons has […]
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Know the numbers: LGBTQ+ mental health helplines and how to support them
When you are struggling with mental health, knowing where to turn can be life-saving. For LGBTQ+ people, who face higher rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and isolation, affirming support matters. That support took a hit when the Biden-era LGBTQ+ specialized services within the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline were discontinued under the Trump administration. […]
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“Only 20 cents of every $100”: LGBTQ+ funding falls, new report finds
Funders for LGBTQ Issues, a nonprofit network of more than 100 foundations, companies and funders, has released its latest report on the state of LGBTQ+ grantmaking by U.S. foundations. The 2023 Resource Tracking Report examines how foundations funded LGBTQ+ causes last year, highlighting trends, gaps and opportunities. Now in its 21st year, the report shows […]
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New Dallas-based LGBTQ+ series “The Gayborhood” spotlights queer life in Oak Lawn
Dallas filmmaker Israel Luna, along with co-creator Joseph Herrera, have debuted a new LGBTQ+ web series, The Gayborhood, set in Dallas’ famed LGBTQ+ neighborhood, Oak Lawn. This indie comedy-drama follows a group of coworkers at a studio run by a drag queen and features a cast of local talent, including longtime Luna collaborator Richard Curtin. […]
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Gay Men’s Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic – providing a model for today
The story of the AIDS movement is one of regular people: students, bartenders, stay-at-home mothers, teachers, retired lawyers, immigrants, Catholic nuns, newly out gay men who had just arrived in New York, and many others. Some had lost friends or lovers. Some felt a moral calling. Some were just trying to balance their sexual karma. […]
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The OutLook: June 27, 2025
The OutLook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents can opt their kids out of LGBTQ+-inclusive lessons if it conflicts with their religious beliefs, a move advocates say threatens inclusive education. The Trump-Vance administration is threatening to pull education funding from California over […]
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Your queer foodie guide: LGBTQ+ chefs, books, tours and events to know
Looking to taste your way through queer culture? From guided food tours to groundbreaking cookbooks and can’t-miss culinary events, queer food spaces are thriving across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re craving bourbon and bites in Louisville, exploring food justice, or bookmarking your next favorite cookbook, there’s a world of queer food experiences waiting to […]
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The price of protection: LGBTQ+ families and the cost of moving
Although discourse about LGBTQ+ families moving out of states with harsher anti-LGBTQ+ laws predates the Trump administration, recent events, such as the Supreme Court ruling on U.S. v. Skrmetti, have made these conversations more pressing. However, there is a significant economic demand of such moves that not only poses obstacles to families considering this option but […]
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The OutLook: June 20, 2025
The OutLook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors in a 6–3 ruling, allowing similar laws in other states to stand. Justice Sotomayor dissented, saying the court “abandons transgender children and their families to political whims.” California […]
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Gay men face alarming suicide rates amid declining mental health resources
Mental health has been in the spotlight for the last few years—and the need for resources is more dire than ever, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Several studies have confirmed the toll that various factors have taken on the demographic. For example, when compared to heterosexual males and females, gay men are six times more likely and […]
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Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot
Marriage and the ability to start a family are human rights. Ten years ago, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case extended the right to marry to same-sex couples. With 7.6% of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+, this decision continues to have an impact beyond legal benefits. Marriage […]
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Alice Austen photo collection reunited with LGBTQ+ landmark after 80 years
After decades in the care of Historic Richmond Town in Staten Island, more than 7,000 photographs by trailblazing lesbian photographer Alice Austen will return to the Alice Austen House on June 21. The handover will take place during a celebration for the new book Too Good to Get Married, which explores Austen’s life, work, and her […]
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Tennessee can enforce ban on gender-affirming care, Supreme Court rules
The U. S. Supreme Court has ruled today that Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors can remain in effect. In a 6-3 decision, the court upheld the law in U.S. v. Skrmetti, dealing a major blow to legal efforts challenging anti-trans legislation nationwide. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating the […]
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Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts aimed at stopping diversity, equity and inclusion, the government has been restricting how it monitors public health. Along with cuts to federally funded research, the administration has targeted public health efforts to gather information about sexual orientation and gender identity. In the early days of the second Trump […]
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The OutLook: LGBTQ+ politics & policy: June 13, 2025
The OutLook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. A federal judge has blocked three Trump-era executive orders that threatened to defund LGBTQ+ and HIV-focused nonprofits. The ruling halts attacks on DEI efforts and transgender rights while the case moves forward, protecting organizations that provide life-saving care nationwide. North Carolina […]
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GLAAD report sounds alarm on Hollywood LGBTQ+ representation backslide
GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index 2025 report was released today and the media watchdog is sounding the alarm after two consecutive years of decreases in inclusive films and a reduction in screen time for LGBTQ+ characters. This is the 13th year for the annual report which examines how LGBTQ+ characters are portrayed by major movie studios. […]
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The queer inbox: LGBTQ+ newsletters that keep you in the loop
Newsletters are having a moment. Fifty-eight percent of creators say it’s their top content format, and it’s easy to see why. Readers get exactly what they want, curated and delivered straight to their inbox. At News is Out, we’ve got our own newsletters, and so do all our partner publishers. (You can sign up for […]
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The OutLook: LGBTQ+ politics & policy: June 6, 2025
The OutLook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community. The White House says President Trump has “no plans” to recognize Pride Month in 2025, breaking from past Biden-era acknowledgments. Instead, the Trump Administration announced it will recognize June as Title IX Month, “commemorating women and celebrating their struggle for, and […]
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Travel Proudly: A virtual LGBTQ+ travel event
Join us for Travel Proudly: A Virtual LGBTQ+ Travel Event on Monday, June 16 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET! We’ll explore LGBTQ+ travel tips, destinations, and community with special guests Michael and Matt, beloved content creators known for their globe-trotting adventures, and Linds Cale, Digital Coordinator for EveryQueer, a platform dedicated to […]
