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entertainment1 day ago•17 min saved

LGBTQ Film Representation Dips Again, GLAAD Reports

GLAAD’s 2025 report on 225 major film releases finds LGBTQ characters appear in 46 titles (20.4%), down from 2024, with total LGBTQ characters dropping to 112 from 181. No LGBTQ characters were found in 19 animated/family films, and there were no transgender characters in the sample. Representation by characters of color and bisexual characters also declined, though horror titles were a bright spot and mid-budget films ($15–90 million) continued to feature LGBTQ stories. The study also renamed itself to Where We Are in Film and shifted to categorizing characters by narrative significance rather than screen time.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#animation #entertainment #film

world-news6 days ago•24 min saved

Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+-Themed Cruise From Ports Over 'Moral Values'

Turkey barred Virgin Voyages’ LGBTQ+-themed Scarlet Lady from docking at Kuşadası and Istanbul, citing groups deemed incompatible with the country’s ‘moral values.’ The voyage’s itinerary was shifted to Cairo and Crete; Atlantis Events says this is the first time docking was denied for an LGBTQ+-focused cruise in 36 years. The move comes amid Erdoğan government crackdowns on LGBTQ+ events, including a ban on Istanbul Pride since 2015. Roughly 1,900 passengers were expected on the 10-day Mediterranean trip, about 1,100 of them from the U.S.; passengers were informed of the itinerary change.

via New York Post|

#cruise #erdogan #lgbtq

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, reroutes Mediterranean voyage

Turkish authorities canceled port calls for Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady, a LGBTQ+-focused cruise chartered by Atlantis Events, citing 'moral standards' and 'family values.' The ship, carrying about 2,000 passengers, was scheduled to dock in Kusadasi and visit Istanbul but will not call at Turkey and will instead reroute to Cairo, Egypt and Crete. The move drew criticism from Atlantis CEO Rich Campbell and prompted Patti LuPone to express shock after plans to perform on the cruise; the U.S. Embassy reportedly could not intervene to overturn the decision.

via USA Today|

#atlantis-events #cruise #lgbtq

international7 days ago•16 min saved

Patti LuPone Slams Turkey Over LGBTQ+ Cruise Ban

Broadway star Patti LuPone blasted Turkey after authorities barred the Atlantis cruise ship—carrying LGBTQ+ passengers and LuPone—from docking at Turkish ports over alleged “moral standards” and “family values.” The Scarlet Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages for Atlantis Events, was set to sail from Greece to Turkey, with planned ports including Kuşadası and Istanbul, but will instead stop in Cairo and Crete as a result of the ban; LuPone said she was shocked and furious yet would continue performing on the voyage as the ship re-routes.

via Deadline|

#atlantis-cruise #international #lgbtq

politics-society9 days ago•13 min saved

Bodily scrutiny in youth sports harms all children

The article argues that allowing bodily surveillance to police children’s bodies in youth sports harms all children, not just transgender athletes. It contends that banning transgender girls from sports normalizes invasive scrutiny, increases harassment, and can undermine development, while LGBTQ+-inclusive, supportive sports environments improve mental health, belonging, and academic outcomes for all students.

via The Conversation|

#bodily-surveillance #education-policy #lgbtq

politics10 days ago•8 min saved

California’s July 1 Law Overhaul: Bathrooms, Food Dates, and Housing Near Transit

California kicks off July 1 with a broad wave of laws affecting schools (all-gender restrooms and smartphone-use limits; LGBTQ+ and privacy protections), food labeling (standardized date labels ‘BEST if Used by’ and ‘USE by’ plus allergen disclosures), housing near transit (taller, denser development), gun restrictions (ban on Glock-style pistols, dealer training, ghost-gun reporting), retiring Native American mascots, streaming ad loudness limits, and emergency lines for autonomous-vehicle services, plus printing the Trevor Project LGBTQ+ suicide hotline on student IDs.

via KQED|

#california #education #housing

celebrity10 days ago•53 min saved

Elliot Page Unveils Staggering Abs After Boxing Push

Elliot Page stunned fans with a shirtless post showcasing a shredded physique after boxing training with coach Nolan Hanson, triggering a flood of enthusiastic comments about the six-pack. The posts include photos and videos from the ring, and Page—who came out as transgender in 2020—says boxing has become a meaningful part of life as they gear up for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey.

via buzzfeed.com|

#boxing #celebrity #elliotpage

society11 days ago•7 min saved

Naked Parade Moments at Seattle Pride Spark Controversy Near Children

Video from Seattle Pride shows nude marchers strolling the streets in front of children, fueling online backlash. The event featured participants from groups like Friends of Denny Blaine and included scenes near the city’s fountain; Seattle police say public nudity isn’t a crime by itself but can become indecent exposure if it alarmes others, with Washington state law outlining penalties. No arrests were immediately confirmed by officials.

via Fox News|

#indecent-exposure #lgbtq #nudity

nation12 days ago•9 min saved

New York Pride march shines with love and unity in a vibrant photo gallery

USA TODAY presents a photo gallery from the New York City Pride March, celebrating LGBTQ pride and unity with participants ranging from performers to elected officials in attendance.

via USA Today|

#lgbtq #nation #new-york-city

local12 days ago•5 min saved

St. Louis Pride Parade Shines Through Heat, Politics, and Solidarity

Amid a weeklong heat wave, St. Louis celebrated PrideFest with a downtown Pride parade marking 46 years and the Stonewall anniversary, featuring floats, bands, and thousands of attendees. The event emphasized LGBTQ resilience and community in the face of federal policy rollbacks and local security concerns, with City leaders praising turnout and organizers highlighting inclusivity and joy.

via STLPR|

#lgbtq #local #parade

local12 days ago•46 min saved

Seattle Pride Parade lights up downtown with rainbow celebration

Thousands filled Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle for the city’s Pride Parade, a long-running LGBTQ+ celebration dating back to 1974, as marchers in rainbow colors wound from downtown to Seattle Center for a day of community celebration.

via KOMO|

#downtown-seattle #lgbtq #local

local13 days ago•3 min saved

Palatine Protest Over Church Sign Sparks Pride Message Debate

Dozens of protesters gathered outside New Hope Community Church in Palatine over an electronic sign’s Pride-related messages ahead of Pride weekend, while church leaders defended the seasonal messaging; the event highlights ongoing local tensions about Pride displays and safety plans for the weekend.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#church-protest #lgbtq #local

local13 days ago•6 min saved

NYC Pride Weekend: Marches, Festivals and Street Closures Across the City

NYC Pride weekend features the NYC Pride March on Sunday (noon) from 26th Street and Fifth Avenue through Greenwich Village to the Stonewall Inn with grand marshals; the Queer Liberation March—described as a grassroots, corporation-free event—expects thousands and ends at Washington Square Park; the Dyke March takes place Saturday from Bryant Park to Washington Square Park with the theme “Hot Dykes Melt Ice”; Youth Pride at Pier 16 and Pride Fest along Fourth Avenue add to the lineup. The NYPD will close blocks along the Pride March route, while no official street closures were announced for the Queer Liberation or Dyke marches, and organizers emphasize accessibility and safety amid past Pride-related incidents.

via Gothamist|

#events #lgbtq #local

health-and-wellness15 days ago•4 min saved

Brotherly Allyship Fuels Confidence and Health for a Trans Teen

Chazzie Grosshandler, who came out as transgender at age 9, credits her brother Lev with providing unwavering allyship that helped her feel seen; research shows family acceptance boosts self-esteem, social support, and health for LGBTQ+ youth, and siblings can be a crucial support source. Lev’s advocacy, curiosity, and shared experiences have strengthened their bond as they’ve grown older, and their family started The GenderCool project to uplift trans and nonbinary youth. The piece notes rising LGBTQ identification among young people and emphasizes ongoing allyship, while pointing to mental health resources like the 988 Lifeline.

via USA Today|

#family-acceptance #health-and-wellness #lgbtq

sports16 days ago•8 min saved

Iran, Egypt Clash Over Pride Symbols at Seattle World Cup Match

Iran and Egypt object to Pride-related ceremonies or symbols at the Seattle-hosted World Cup group-stage match between Egypt and Iran, arguing they conflict with cultural and religious values. FIFA says rainbow flags are permitted and the Pride branding was a local initiative by Seattle organizers, not FIFA-led, with planning for outside-the-stadium activations and no confirmed in-stadium programming yet.

via The New York Times|

#egypt #iran #lgbtq