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76 Photos of Nude Male Italians in a Somber Mood

Giovanni Vecchi photographs these young men in an emotional November light.

Marriage Equality

21 Photos of Muscle Bears in Love

Johan Jimmy Sjödin and fiancé Patrick Huber’s romantic engagement moment in Venice is so sweet and cute we can’t stop looking.

Photography

29 Photos of an Italian God

Photographer Marco Zucco has been collaborating with singer and performer Nicola Simionato in their shared vision since Nicola was just a student.

World

Donatella Versace Blasts the Italian Government’s Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

In an impassioned speech at an award ceremony last Sunday, the designer denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led coalition for ongoing measures to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

Italy is Removing Lesbian Mothers From Birth Certificate

Law

Lesbian Mothers Are Being Removed From Birth Certificates in Italy

“It was as if I did not exist,” one mother revealed.

Director Emanuele Crialese directing his film film L'immensità

Arts & Entertainment

Emanuele Crialese on His Autobiographical Coming-of-age Trans Film, L'immensità

The acclaimed director discusses why he decided to make this personal film now and what he hopes viewers learn from the story he tells.

News

Italian Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Parents

The ruling goes against the views of Italy's new far-right government and prime minister.

Religion

Vatican Reviews Policies on LGBTQ+ Parishioners, Women in Leadership

It's the latest example of the Catholic Church responding to criticisms over certain issues.

World

The Anti-LGBTQ+ Views of Italy's Likely New Leader, Giorgia Meloni

Meloni denies she'll roll back LGBTQ+ rights, but she's spoken out against "the LGBT lobby" and "gender ideology."

Crime

Teen Savagely Beaten by Uncle for Wearing Rainbow Bandanna

"Now you die at home," the uncle allegedly told the boy.

Arts & Entertainment

Elliot Page Has an Italian Trans Documentary on the Way

The transmasculine star is producing Nel Mio Nome, which follows a group of four trans men.

Sports

Five years after January 6, dozens of pardoned insurrectionists have been arrested again

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Italy passes even harsher ban against surrogacy, punishes seeking services abroad

76 Photos of Nude Male Italians in a Somber Mood

Giovanni Vecchi photographs these young men in an emotional November light.

21 Photos of Muscle Bears in Love

Johan Jimmy Sjödin and fiancé Patrick Huber’s romantic engagement moment in Venice is so sweet and cute we can’t stop looking.

29 Photos of an Italian God

Photographer Marco Zucco has been collaborating with singer and performer Nicola Simionato in their shared vision since Nicola was just a student.

Donatella Versace Blasts the Italian Government’s Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

In an impassioned speech at an award ceremony last Sunday, the designer denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led coalition for ongoing measures to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

Lesbian Mothers Are Being Removed From Birth Certificates in Italy

“It was as if I did not exist,” one mother revealed.

Lesbian Mothers Targeted by Prosecutor Going After Children's Birth Certificates

The parents are fighting back, however.

Gay Ex-Adult Film Star Sues University for Firing Him and Wins

Ruggero Freddi once worked for Colt Studio.

Emanuele Crialese on His Autobiographical Coming-of-age Trans Film, L'immensità

The acclaimed director discusses why he decided to make this personal film now and what he hopes viewers learn from the story he tells.

Italian Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Parents

The ruling goes against the views of Italy's new far-right government and prime minister.

Vatican Reviews Policies on LGBTQ+ Parishioners, Women in Leadership

It's the latest example of the Catholic Church responding to criticisms over certain issues.

The Anti-LGBTQ+ Views of Italy's Likely New Leader, Giorgia Meloni

Meloni denies she'll roll back LGBTQ+ rights, but she's spoken out against "the LGBT lobby" and "gender ideology."

Teen Savagely Beaten by Uncle for Wearing Rainbow Bandanna

"Now you die at home," the uncle allegedly told the boy.

Elliot Page Has an Italian Trans Documentary on the Way

The transmasculine star is producing Nel Mio Nome, which follows a group of four trans men.

Olympic Medal-Winning Boxer Irma Testa Comes Out

Fear of judgment in her sport kept the bronze medal-winning Italian athlete from sharing her truth publicly -- until now.

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Giovanni Vecchi photographs these young men in an emotional November light.

Johan Jimmy Sjödin and fiancé Patrick Huber’s romantic engagement moment in Venice is so sweet and cute we can’t stop looking.

Photographer Marco Zucco has been collaborating with singer and performer Nicola Simionato in their shared vision since Nicola was just a student.

In an impassioned speech at an award ceremony last Sunday, the designer denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led coalition for ongoing measures to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

“It was as if I did not exist,” one mother revealed.

The parents are fighting back, however.

Ruggero Freddi once worked for Colt Studio.

The acclaimed director discusses why he decided to make this personal film now and what he hopes viewers learn from the story he tells.

The ruling goes against the views of Italy's new far-right government and prime minister.

It's the latest example of the Catholic Church responding to criticisms over certain issues.

Meloni denies she'll roll back LGBTQ+ rights, but she's spoken out against "the LGBT lobby" and "gender ideology."

"Now you die at home," the uncle allegedly told the boy.

The transmasculine star is producing Nel Mio Nome, which follows a group of four trans men.

Fear of judgment in her sport kept the bronze medal-winning Italian athlete from sharing her truth publicly -- until now.