News + Politics
-
MSNBC’s Eugene Daniels is Rebuilding Trust in Journalism
MSNBC rising star Eugene Daniels, co-host of "The Weekend," sees past the "shiny objects" of the day and focuses on what matters.
-
35 Youths Arrested in Gay Dating App Attack Spree
Police in Victoria, Australia, have arrested 35 people for allegedly using dating apps to lure, rob, and attack gay men.
-
In a Dig at Pride, Ohio Republicans Push ‘Natural Family Month’
The movement behind idea of "Natural Family Month" believes that only families headed by married heterosexual couples are valid.
-
Republicans Seek Nationwide Ban on Porn and Nude Content
A Republican bill seeks to ban pornography and prosecute the sharing of "obscene content," potentially even outlawing nude selfie-sharing.
-
Kerri Colby, Bunker Partner for Whitman-Walker Fundraiser
The Drag Race star and popular D.C. gay nightclub are partnering with Whitman-Walker to help it recoup lost federal funding.
-
Florida’s Drag Ban ‘Likely Unconstitutional’ Says Appeals Court
The 11th Circuit finds that Florida's law targeting "adult live performances" infringes on protected forms of speech.
-
Conversion Therapy Harms LGBTQ Heart Health
A new study claims that being subjected to conversion therapy may lead to high blood pressure and increased heart inflammation.
-
Lesbian Mistaken for Man Kicked Out of Boston Hotel Restroom
The Liberty Hotel has since suspended a security guard and promised to better train its staff on "inclusive practices."
-
Your Guide to WorldPride DC Events
Starting this week, WorldPride 2025 and its partners kick off three weeks of performances, protests, and parties.
-
Transgender Troops Given June Deadline to Leave Military
Trans service members have until June 6 to "voluntarily" leave the military or face forcible discharge and lost benefits.
-
Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flag a City Flag
Both cities are exploiting a loophole in their states' Pride flag bans allowing local governments to fly their official city flags.
-
New Pope’s Past Anti-LGBTQ Remarks Raise Alarms
Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected pope, made hostile anti-LGBTQ comments over a decade ago, raising concerns among LGBTQ Catholics.
-
Help Us Choose Our Next “From the Archives” Interview!
Metro Weekly is republishing one older interview a week in a new "From the Archives" section. Help us decide which one to publish next!
-
Virginia Lt. Gov. Condemns Gay Marriage in Handwritten Note
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears took the unusual step of condemning a bill she was obligated to sign.
-
D.C. Opens Its First LGBTQ Senior Housing Community
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon on Mary's House for Older Adults, the first dedicated housing community for LGBTQ seniors.
