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MAGA guys are going to men-only gyms to avoid 'distraction. Welcome back, ancient Greece
This story originally appeared on Them. Christians are starting men-only gyms in order to supposedly protect gymgoers from lust — and no, that’s not the logline for a niche gay fetish film. This is a real thing. The independent Baptist publication Baptist News Global published an article about the phenomenon last week, which quickly became fodder for several viral posts on X and TikTok.
The Absolutely Bananas Premise of One Night Only Has Left Us With Gay Questions
I’ve been obsessed with the premise of One Night Only since the first time I watched the trailer. Of course, I’ve since been subjected to that trailer approximately 500 times, as has anyone who has been to the movies in the past few months. But I remain seated for what will surely be the cinematic event of the summer.
MAGA men are fleeing women for all-male gyms — and somehow calling it straight
This story originally appeared on Them. Christians are starting men-only gyms in order to supposedly protect gymgoers from lust — and no, that’s not the logline for a niche gay fetish film. This is a real thing. The independent Baptist publication Baptist News Global published an article about the phenomenon last week, which quickly became fodder for several viral posts on X and TikTok.
MAGA Guys Are Going to Men-Only Gyms to Avoid “Distraction.” Welcome Back, Ancient Greece
Christians are starting men-only gyms in order to supposedly protect gymgoers from lust — and no, that’s not the logline for a niche gay fetish film. This is a real thing. The independent Baptist publication Baptist News Global published an article about the phenomenon last week, which quickly became fodder for several viral posts on X and TikTok. There seem to be two main examples of this phenomenon thus far: Proverbs 27:17 Fitness in Oklahoma and The Remnant Gym in Denver.
‘By Hook or by Crook’ still pushes queer cinema boundaries 25 years later
Harry Dodge and Silas Howard, the stars and co-directors of By Hook or by Crook, never set out to make a movie that was a landmark of representation. Yet, by leaning into the idiosyncrasies of their experiences, and into the unglamorous realities of many working-class queer people, they did just that.
I Want Your Sex Is a Queer, Punk Sex Comedy for Deeply Unsexy Times Original
When I first heard that I Want Your Sex was going to be Gregg Araki’s response to the widely discussed phenomenon of Gen Z’s relative celibacy, I felt equally trepidatious and excited. As a member of that generation (albeit on the older end), I’m always a little wary of any kind of broad, sweeping criticism coming from our predecessors.
Sophie Cunningham Shows the WNBA Isn’t Prepared to Handle Astroturfed, Anti-Trans Protests Original
After allegedly taking two transphobes to task, one of the co-owners of the Seattle Storm has been fined and suspended from attending the WNBA team’s next five home games.
Conservatives Enraged by the Idea That Care Bears — Fictional, Pastel-Colored Magic Beings — Could Be Trans
In today’s edition of “dumb stuff that conservatives are mad about for some reason,” the British right-wing is currently losing its collective mind over a digital museum exhibit that suggests a transgender reading of one of the Care Bears. Yes, really.
Anti-trans rally flops as Seattle Storm player wears ‘trans rights are human rights’ shirt
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Seattle Storm’s Stefanie Dolson Stands Up for Trans Rights as Sophie Cunningham Rally Flops Original
Go anti-woke, go broke. A planned anti-trans rally outside of a WNBA game in Seattle, of all places, appears to have been a major flop. The “rally” took place outside the Climate Pledge Arena ahead of the Seattle Storm v. Indiana Fever game. Even calling it a rally is generous though — per a video posted to Instagram by local news outlet The Burner, attendance was sparse.
James Factora
The journalist appeared on Monday’s episode of The Daily Show, during which host Jon Stewart asked her about Trump’s comments about her at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past Friday.
Kaitlan Collins Says Trump’s Dylan Mulvaney Joke Absolutely Bombed: “It Was So Quiet in the Room” Original
After President Donald Trump compared Kaitlan Collins to Dylan Mulvaney, the CNN anchor has responded, all while keeping it classy in the face of what was, frankly, playground bully behavior. The journalist appeared on Monday’s episode of The Daily Show, during which host Jon Stewart asked her about Trump’s comments about her at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past Friday.
Sophie Cunningham Denies "Hating Trans." So, Uh, Why Is there a Transphobic Rally At Her Next Game?
Transphobes are planning a rally in Seattle in support of anti-trans WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, following her comments against trans women in sports. The rally is slated to take place tonight at the Climate Pledge Arena ahead of the Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever game. It is being organized by the groups Women Are Real and Known Heretic, as well as right-wing influencer Brandi Kruse, according to the event flyer.
A Texas femboy says the DMV revoked his “I <3 Yaoi” license plate
This story originally appeared on Them. As if people didn’t hate the DMV enough, a Texas femboy and car enthusiast is sounding the alarm about the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles apparently declaring war on yaoi, so to speak. Content creator aSpicyCow, known only as Amber, posted a video to his social media profiles detailing the incident on July 10.
A Texas Femboy Says The DMV Revoked His “I <3 Yaoi” License Plate
As if people didn’t hate the DMV enough, a Texas femboy and car enthusiast is sounding the alarm about the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles apparently declaring war on yaoi, so to speak. Content creator aSpicyCow, known only as Amber, posted a video to his social media profiles detailing the incident on July 10.
Madonna’s Knockdown Center Set Was Sexy, Latex-Clad History in the Making Original
I entered Club Confessions through a pussy — or rather, an opening in a giant inflatable Mistr-branded pair of legs flanked by a greeting committee of lithe gay guys clad in skimpy bodysuits. If anyone else had been DJing Saturday night, the visual would be unforgivably gauche. But this is Madonna we’re talking about — a woman, whose impact on dance music, club culture, and gay life is so massive that even trying to encapsulate it within a single sentence would be a fool’s errand.
トランスジェンダーの我が子のためにできること。専門家やトランス当事者の子どもたちに聞く【プライド月間 2026】
トランスジェンダーやノンバイナリーの権利が脅かされている現在。トランスの子どもを支える親たちも、自分の子どもをどのように守ることができるのか、不安に思うことも多いだろう。Human Rights Campaignによると、米国では13〜17歳のトランスの子どもの40％が、ジェンダーアファーミング・ケアを禁止する法律を可決した州に住んでいる。 こうした禁止法が2021年から各州で施行されたことによって、多くの家族が生活の基盤を移し、そのようなケアを守っている別の州へ引っ越していった。なかには、国そのものを離れた家族さえいるという。さらに言うまでもなく、反トランスジェンダー的な法律や言説は、トランスの子どもたちのメンタルヘルスにも深刻な悪影響を及ぼしている。...
Wisconsin School May Censor Concert Because a Song Is Dedicated to Marsha P. Johnson
18 hours ago Valerie Bertinelli and Valeri Kendall were mistaken for prostitutes by hotel staff when the pair tried to return to their respective husbands', Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen's, rooms on the upper floor.
Why Is the ‘Elden Ring’ Movie So Gay?
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We Need to Stop the Happiest Season Sequel Original
There are many tragedies in this world over which we have no control. But there are, of course, some events that it is our moral responsibility to ensure that they do not come to pass. That’s why, when I found out that Happiest Season might be getting a sequel, I immediately stopped filing for an extension for my tax return (if anyone knows what a form 1040 is please let me know, by the way) and started writing this, my urgent plea that such a film cannot come to fruition.
The Only Trans Visibility I Care About Is Ethel Cain Posting Nudes on Main Original
Trans Day of Visibility this year felt like a bad joke. The political situation for trans Americans, as I’m sure you’re aware if you’re reading this, has been dire for quite some time. Visibility without protections is, as they say, a trap, and we have fewer and fewer protections by the day. That’s part of the reason why I’m obsessed with Ethel Cain’s April 1 Instagram post, consisting of a carousel of gorgeous portraits lensed by photographer Dollie Kyarn.
Gavin Newsom Is Being Weirdly Homophobic Yet Again Original
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays. It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you all that Gavin Newsom is at it again — and by it, I mean being weirdly anti-LGBTQ+. The press office for the California governor, who additionally served as the mayor of San Francisco for seven years, has posted a number of questionable sentiments on X lately.
Ohio House Passes Bill That Would Effectively Ban Drag Original
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays. The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill that would effectively ban drag performances in the state, in addition to potentially impacting trans people’s access to gendered public spaces like locker rooms if passed into law.
Why Julio Torres Wants You to Believe That He Lives In a Hole Original
When I hop on Zoom with Julio Torres, he’s sitting in his Brooklyn apartment, where I can see what appears to be a large golden shell dangling in the background. “I need the shell to put my clothes in so I can pulley them up to my closet,” he responds to my inquiry, matter-of-factly, with no further explanation. It’s this kind of commitment to his own whimsical logic that characterizes all of Torres’ work, including his forthcoming special, Color Theories, which hits HBO Max on March 27.
Why Julio Torres Wants You to Believe That He Lives In a Hole
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ニューヨーク市が初のLGBTQIA+担当市長室を設立。初代室長にトランスジェンダー当事者が就任すると、ゾーラン・マムダニNY市長が発表した
世界的にトランスジェンダーの権利に対する攻撃が続くなか、ゾーラン・マムダニ ニューヨーク市長は、史上初となる「LGBTQIA+担当市長室」を設立する予定であり、これはトランスジェンダーの人物が率いる初の市の機関となる。 「LGBTQIA+担当市長室」の室長に就任するのは、現在、ニューヨーク市司法長官事務所の公民権局で副司法長官を務めているテイラー・ブラウン氏。発表によると、このオフィスはLGBTQ+のニューヨーク市民に関わる市の施策を統括し、差別防止策を推進するとともに、LGBTQ+の人々の安心と安全を強化する役割を担う。また、これまでLGBTQ+のニューヨーク市民のニーズに対応してきた市の既存プログラム「Unity Project」は、新設されるオフィスに統合される予定である。 電子メールによる声明では、テイラー・ブラウン氏は初代室長に任命されたことを「とても誇りに思う」と話し、「ニューヨークは私にすべてを与えてくれました。それは命を救う医療、教育、住まい、キャリア、“Chosen...
Anjimile Dreams of Kale in the Garden and Music Outside of Capitalism Original
Anjimile has been writing and releasing intimate indie folk songs for over a decade, but he’s thinking about his relationship to music very differently these days. Their sixth full-length album, You’re Free to Go, is out today via 4AD Records.
Zohran Mamdani Announces Trans Director to Lead NYC’s First LGBTQIA+ Affairs Office Original
Amid nationwide attacks on transgender rights, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to establish the first-ever Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, which will also be the first city agency led by a trans person. Mamdani will sign an executive order establishing the office Friday afternoon at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, according to a press release from the mayor’s office.
We Matched Best Picture Nominees With Gay Movies Based on Vibes Original
The Oscars are especially straight this year. The queer pickings are so slim that, apart from the Andrea Gibson documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, some of the evening’s only LGBTQ+ representation comes in the form of a single songwriting nod for KPop Demon Hunters, as my colleague James Factora recently pointed out. I loved Ethan Hawke’s perfromance in Blue Moon, but other than that, I plan to turn my gay brain entirely off on Sunday night.
Come See Me in the Good Light Is a Bright Queer Spot in a Very Straight Oscars Season Original
When I first watched Come See Me in the Good Light as a judge for the documentary/nonfiction category at NewFest, I was blown away. Directed by longtime documentarian Ryan White, the feature-length film follows the final months in the life of beloved poet Andrea Gibson, who died of ovarian cancer last July. Gibson was diagnosed in August 2021, and were informed that it was terminal in 2023, the same year they became the poet laureate of Colorado.
13 Films Directed by Queer and Trans Women Original
It was only a few years ago that I found out that the first feature film directed by a Black lesbian — The Watermelon Woman by Cheryl Dunye — was released in 1996, only 30 years ago. I was shocked by what felt like the lateness of the landmark, but ultimately not surprised; after all, only 10 women have ever been nominated for best director in the entire history of the Oscars, and none of them are out as queer.
Megan Thee Stallion Is Playing a Gender-Swapped Zidler in Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Original
Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her Broadway debut in a history-making role. The H-Town Hottie will join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical starting March 24, playing the role of Zidler. Though the role is typically named Harold Zidler, she will be the first woman to play the role in any production of the musical worldwide. The character is the flamboyant owner of the titular club; currently, the role is being played by Bob the Drag Queen, and has previously been played by Boy George.
You’ve Never Seen Wanda Sykes Like This Before Original
Wanda Sykes might be one of the most prolific comedians of our time. But audiences have never seen her in a role quite like the one she plays in the new sports drama Undercard. Co-written by Anita M. Cal and Tamika Miller, and directed by the latter, the film follows Cheryl “No Mercy” Stewart (Sykes), a former boxing champion turned coach who’s navigating life in recovery from alcoholism.
You Do, In Fact, Need to Leave the House: A Guide To Finding Friends and Lovers IRL
All products featured on them. are independently selected by them. editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Hard & Fast Rules for Dating in Real Life is our field guide to the state of love and sex during decidedly unsexy times. Read all the stories here. Like most of you, I grew up extremely online.
David Archuleta Is Not Really Into D**ks: “I Just Love Someone’s Eyes” Original
David Archuleta has a new memoir out, and he’s opening up about some of his… unconventional views on genitalia. The American Idol alum discussed his new memoir, Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself, in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Specifically, Archuleta was asked about his views on genitalia — since he likened penises and vaginas to “deep sea creatures” in his book.
‘Tell Me Lies’ Star Cat Missal Comes Out: “Well, I Am Gay, So Thank God” Original
Tell Me Lies star Cat Missal has come out as gay — and revealed that she has a partner to boot. In a new profile in Teen Vogue, the actor, who uses she/they pronouns, was jokingly asked whether most men are out to manipulate women, given the events in the series finale of Tell Me Lies.
Anderson Cooper Is Reportedly Leaving 60 Minutes in Part Due to Bari Weiss Original
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays. After nearly 20 years with 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper will be exiting the iconic and long-running newsmagazine program, reportedly in part because of Bari Weiss’ increasing influence over CBS News. Independent outlet Breaker Media was the first to report on Cooper’s exit, reporting that the veteran journalist told CBS that he wanted to focus on CNN and spend more time with his family.
With Bisexuals Leading the Charge, U.S. LGBTQ+ Population Has Doubled Since 2012 Original
A new Gallup survey has revealed that over twice as many U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+ compared to 2012, and bisexual people are of course leading the march onward. The analytics company published a report on Monday concerning data from its 2025 phone interviews, which it conducted with over 13,000 adults. The latest data found that 86% said they were heterosexual, 9% said they identified as LGBTQ+, and 5% did not respond.
‘American’s Next Top Model’ Judge Miss J Alexander Shares He Was Paralyzed by Stroke in 2022 Original
Miss J Alexander, who taught countless models how to strut the runway, both on and off of America’s Next Top Model, has revealed that he had a stroke in 2022 that left him unable to walk. The beloved judge appears in the new Netflix docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, which delves into the complicated legacy of the iconic reality show.
Honoring BatJokes, the Gay Ship I’ve Been Thinking About for the Last Decade Original
Here at Them, we love both yearning and brain-smoothing media, the importance of which we’ve written about on the site extensively. Lately, the intersection of both has been all I’ve been able to think about, namely in the form of the Batman: Arkham series of video games. Specifically, I just finished Arkham City, the second installment in the series, which turns 15 years old this year, and which is extremely, unavoidably gay.
Loving Sarah Jessica Parker’s Kind of Spoken Word Poem About Stonewall’s Pride Flag Removal Original
After the Trump administration removed a large Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument earlier this week, none other than Sarah Jessica Parker spoke out. The Sex and the City actor did so in an extremely poetic fashion — specifically, a slam poetic fashion. On Thursday, Parker posted a brief video to Instagram, showing three small rainbow flags at Christopher Park, the park across the street from the Stonewall Inn that is a part of the national monument.
I Would Like to Officially Apologize for Sleeping on ‘She’s the Man’ Original
I have a certain regrettable tendency to avoid the unavoidable. Sometimes, I’ll know deep down that doing something will feel right, which is exactly why I turn away from it, instinctively shying away from the mirror, fearful of recognition. I am talking, of course, about gender transition but I am also explaining why I did not see the 2006 movie She’s the Man until a few days ago, despite being a transmasculine culture writer born in 1998. I was aware that it existed.
13 TV Shows in the Canon of Gay Yearning Original
Perhaps the most universal queer experience is that of yearning. How could it not be? Whether it's longing for an unrequited crush, desperately wanting to join the ranks of queer adulthood as a closeted teen, or wishing that you could live your life as a different gender than the one assigned to you at birth, yearning unites us all.
Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag From Stonewall National Monument Original
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays. The Trump Administration has removed a large Pride flag from the Stonewall Monument in New York City, seen as the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Gus Kenworthy Reports Receiving Violent Threats After Pissing Off ICE Supporters Original
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays. Gus Kenworthy has spoken out about the hate he received after posting an anti-ICE message that appeared to have been written in urine in the snow. The Olympic skier, who is openly gay, posted a photo to Instagram last week consisting of the words “f**k ice” written in yellow liquid in the snow, framed by a pair of skis.
Newsmax Broadcaster Says the Super Bowl Logo Looks a Little Gay Original
In yet another edition of “conservatives losing their minds over this year’s Super Bowl,” they’re now claiming that the logo for this year’s game is “a little bit LGBT.” That’s a quote from Newsmax’s Greg Kelly, who recently made that comment in a February 5 broadcast of Greg Kelly Reports, per Media Matters. The host stated that he would not be watching the February 8 game, and said of this year’s logo, “By the way, doesn't that look a little bit LGBT queer-ish, right?
Emails Reveal Epstein Encouraged Controversial Scientist to Study “Transgender Biology” Original
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays. Jeffrey Epstein and a controversial evolutionary biologist exchanged dehumanizing emails about transgender people, according to newly released correspondence reviewed by STEM researcher Ev L. Nichols.
Heated Rivalry Creator Jacob Tierney Explains Why He Only Wants 6 Episodes Per Season Original
Good (or bad, depending on how you see it) news for all the yearners out there: Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney says that the beloved gay hockey show will continue to have only six episodes per season. Tierney was recently interviewed by the Los Angeles Times about the runaway success of the show.
Grindr Addresses Security Concerns for Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics Original
Grindr is once again disabling location features at the Olympic Villages, following years of controversy over privacy concerns. The 2026 Winter Olympics will kick off on February 6, hosted by the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. In advance of the beginning of the legendary sporting event, Grindr posted to its blog on February 2 to announce its privacy moves, complete with a graphic featuring the Olympics symbol composed of Grindr logos.
Billie Eilish Speaks Out Against ICE at Grammys: “No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land”
Acclaimed singer Billie Eilish won the Grammy for Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammys, and used her acceptance speech to speak out against ICE. The singer won for her song “WILDFLOWER,” off of her 2024 album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. After her win was announced, she took the stage with her brother and creative partner, Finneas; both siblings were sporting “ICE OUT” pins.
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