Is It Finally Curtains for Roe?
The new Supreme Court term is about to begin, and it promises to be a blockbuster. With cases involving abortion and guns already on the docket, and the possibility that an affirmative action case may be added as well, this term will present the court’s new six-member conservative supermajority with the opportunity to usher in…
LadyLand 2021 Welcomes NYC’s LGBTQ Nightlife Back With Christina Aguilera, Caroline Polachek & More
The third installment of Brooklyn’s queer music festival LadyLand saw show-stopping sets from Christina Aguilera, Caroline Polachek, Nina Sky and others.
Twitch sues users over alleged “hate raids” against streamers
Lawsuit accuses anonymous users of “targeting black and LGBTQIA+ streamers.”Is It Finally Curtains for Roe?
The new Supreme Court term is about to begin, and it promises to be a blockbuster. With cases involving abortion and guns already on the docket, and the possibility that an affirmative action case may be added as well, this term will present the court’s new six-member conservative supermajority with the opportunity to usher in…
This Tiny LGBTQ Bookstore Is a Queer Haven in Small-Town Mississippi
At Violet Valley, “people who maybe don’t feel welcome have a place to come and do something ordinary, like pick a book.”
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ Star Max Harwood Says Outfest Premiere Was ‘Absolutely a Dream’
Outfest, the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ film festival, kicked off its opening night joyously with the premiere of “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” the film adaptation of the West End show. The film’s star, Max Harwood, said having its premiere at Outfest is a dream come true. “I’m from Basingstoke in England, which is just south of…
Twitch Sues Users Over Alleged ‘Hate Raids’ Against Streamers
The lawsuit accuses two anonymous users of “targeting black and LGBTQIA+ streamers with racist, homophobic, sexist and other harassing content” in violation of its terms of service.
Phakeng apologises for ‘causing harm’ to LGBTQIA+ community
University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng has unreservedly apologised to the LGBTQIA+ community, after harsh criticism of the university’s seminar on science and intersex people.
Twitch sues two ‘hate raiders’ linked to automated harassment campaigns
For much of the last month and a half, Twitch has fought a losing battle against a phenomenon called “hate raids.” These attacks see malicious individuals use an army of bots to spam a streamer’s chat with hateful language, and almost always they target creators from marginalized communities. This week, Twitch filed a suit against…