Today’s big headlines include an end to the Kevin Hart scandal (phew) and the announcement of the 2019 Grammy nominations
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Profiles in Courage: Here Are 6 Frontline Warriors in the Fight to End HIV
We salute six individuals who put everything on the line to advocate for the HIV-positive community, warriors in the fight to end HIV
The Daily Sting, Monday: Marvel Exec Laments Lack of Queer Heroes, Trump Fast-Tracks Trans Ban
In today’s headlines, a gay Marvel exec has lamented the lack of queer and Latin heroes, and Trump is trying to ramp up his trans ban for the military
#FollowFriday, Aug. 3: You Should Be Following These 5 Artists, Athletes and Activists
This weke’s #FollowFriday will introduce you to an inspiring athlete, a Palestinian fashionista and an angelic troublemaker from Nigeria
Week in Review, Aug. 3, 2018: Madonna’s Return Announced, Summer Reads, Bathhouse Culture
In the inaugural edition of our new Week in Review feature, we look at Madonna’s upcoming album and the latest embarrassment from the Trump administration
This French Photographer Styled His Dog After Iconic Madonna Images to Fundraise for Her Charity
French photographer Vincent Flouret has created some hilariously iconic Madonna dog shots in his new project entitled, Maxdonna. And it benefits charity
The U.S. Government Says It’s ‘Religious Freedom’ When African Countries Kill LGBTQ People
In a speech today, a U.S. government official named Mick Mulvaney said America will no longer pressure African nations to repeal their anti-LGBTQ laws
Pan Africa ILGA Is Fighting to #DecriminalizeLGBT Throughout the Continent
Though many African countries have criminalized homosexuality, Pan Africa ILGA is fighting for LGBTQ rights throughout the continent
News of the World: The LGBT Community Is Growing in the U.S. While Ghana Considers Criminalizing Us
In this month’s look at news from around the world, we discover that while LGBT community growth in America is higher than ever, Ghana could criminalize us
Kenya’s Ban of the Queer Film ‘Rafiki’ Is Yet Another Attempt to Erase LGBTQ People
The film’s ban is one more example of the government censoring LGBTQ content in the nation, where homosexuality continues to be illegal
The ‘No Longer Alone’ Campaign Is Proof of Real LGBTQ Progress in North Africa and the Middle East
The campaign sends Arabic messages of encouragement to LGBTQ people in North Africa and the Middle East
The ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Could Return to Uganda If These Politicians Have Their Way
While the original Uganda anti-gay law was struck down in 2014, politicians want to bring back the ‘Kill the Gays’ bill for another go
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Don’t Be Dumb at Brunch: ‘Drag Race’ Goes International, The Rush to Wed in Brazil
14 Queer Rappers Who Should Be on Your Radar (and Your Next Playlist)
Erika Jayne: ‘Gay People Are My Teachers, My Mentors, My Family, My Friends’
Let’s Remember Buzzcocks Frontman Pete Shelley as the Proud Bisexual Punk He Was
This Beloved David Bowie Track is Jude Law’s Go-To Karaoke Song
Here’s How You Can Check Out the Brand-New Issue of ‘Iceman’ for Free
The Daily Sting, Friday: The Kevin Hart Scandal Closes, Grammy Nominations Announced
Here’s What ‘Drag Race UK’ Has to Get Right to Truly Represent the British Drag Scene
