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Queer fans are feeling seen at Imagine Dragons shows

LGBTQ+ fans are feeling seen at Imagine Dragons shows

LGBTQ+ youth have found an ally in pop-rock band Imagine Dragons, following displays of support and solidarity.

On Sep 28, 2023 by Sasha Rogelberg

‘Disgusting and unacceptable’: Woman contacts troll’s school after receiving death threat

A woman has taken steps to hold an online troll accountable after receiving a targeted death threat, and taught a 14-year-old boy an important lesson about right and wrong.

On Sep 25, 2023 by V Roth

IRL

SCOOP: Facebook suspends controversial right-wing group. Why?

Here's what we know.

On Sep 25, 2023 by Claire Goforth

Trending

Trans man shares what cis men say when they ‘let their guard down’

‘I bet you’re getting some tonight’: Trans man spills what cis men say when they ‘let their guard down’

'The way they talk about women is as if they’re a different species.'

On Sep 8, 2023 by V Roth

IRL

gender neutral bathroom with caption 'What do gender neutral bathrooms look like in a public school' (l) woman speaking next to gender neutral bathroom with caption 'What do gender neutral bathrooms look like in a public school' (c) interior of gender neutral bathroom with caption 'What do gender neutral bathrooms look like in a public school' (r)

‘Everything is better’: Teacher shows reality of gender-neutral bathrooms in schools

'It is so much safer, so much cleaner.'

On Aug 30, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

woman speaking with caption ''Racist! Terrible!'' (l) image of Dylan Mulvaney with caption '*WomanFace*' (c) woman speaking with caption ''Stunning & Brave'' (r)

‘My jaw is still on the floor’: Woman met with outrage after comparing trans women to blackface

'The reach of the century.'

On Aug 29, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

Pride flag murder suspect Travis Ikeguchi’s Twitter account filled with anti-LBGTQ messages, image of burning Pride flag

Ikeguchi's Twitter posts called for banning abortion and same sex marraige

On Aug 22, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

Tech

taylor zakhar perez as alex claremont-diaz (left) and nicholas galitzine as prince henry (right) in red, white & royal blue

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is a solid romance—but a lot is left on the cutting room floor

The results are decidedly mixed (and your view might differ on whether you’ve read the bestselling novel).

On Aug 17, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Streaming

‘I won’t survive’: Growing up with a Moms for Liberty parent, a group that’s suddenly one of the most influential forces in U.S. schools

'The school I went to taught us so many awful things.'

On Aug 17, 2023 by Claire Goforth

IRL

Clip of Trixie and Katya watching 'Heartstopper

‘This is what it feels like be an adult and to watch heartstopper’: Clip of Trixie Mattel and Katya reacting to ‘Heartstopper’ goes viral

They had a lot of thoughts on the new season.

On Aug 14, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

joe locke as charlie spring (left) and kit connor as nick nelson (right) in heartstopper season 2

‘Heartstopper’ continues to be a miracle of a show

'Heartstopper’s' second season is just as strong.

On Aug 3, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Streaming

text message 'Hi, due to being practicing Christian, I am not in a position to offer you my service at this time. I conduct my business according to recommended guidelines at my church. Best of luck in finding a perfect trades person to facilitate you with your decorating needs. Kindest regards, ' (l) painter pouring paint into container (r)

‘Genuinely so gobsmacked’: House painter refuses to work with gay man, cites ‘church guidelines’

'So fun and very Christian.'

On Jul 26, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

person speaking at table in restaurant with caption 'Someone texted you and said' (c) person speaking at table in restaurant with caption 'no child has been in here.' (c) person speaking at table in restaurant with caption 'because I'm a trans person,' (r)

‘People are just horrid’: Troll makes up story about child to get trans creator kicked out of restaurant during live stream

'We are the scapegoats for the world's problems.'

On Jul 25, 2023 by Kristine Villarroel

IRL

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Focus relentlessly on under 25’: Leaked chats reveal influential gender-critical group’s plan to use children to push for bans on transitioning

Genspect's outward-facing policy does not match its inner language.

On Jul 25, 2023 by Ernie Piper

Tech

DeSantis’ viral anti-LGBTQ ad was created by his campaign—not an outside fan

The video was taken down by the original poster amid the backlash.

On Jul 24, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

Tech