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Ron DeSantis vetoes millions in arts funding to shut down Florida's fringe festivals

The anti-LGBTQ+ governor blamed "sexual" fringe festivals across the state for making it impossible to allow any grants to reach organizations. Advocates have cried foul.

Trump's Budget Proposal Wipes Out Funding for Arts & Public Broadcasting

Trump's so-called "America First" budget would move $54 billion from federal programs over to defense spending.

Olivia Rodrigo gives away free Plan B at Missouri show, calls for 'funding abortion'

Olivia Rodrigo gave away free boxes of Julie emergency contraception also known as Plan B — at her recent show in St. Louis, Mo., where abortion is a felony.

Queer Eye's Karamo Brown Met With Karen Pence's Team

One of Brown's Queer Eye castmembers critiqued him for meeting with staffmembers of the antigay Second Lady.

Trans Artist Cassils’ Latest Project: Canning Sh*t From Andy Warhol

Their $HT Coin series speaks to racial and gender inequality in the art world.

Suze Orman: Don't Let Congress Pass Trump's Budget

The president's proposed budget "takes away vital financial help" for many Americans, Orman says.

Women Who Paved the Way: Arts Patron Winnaretta Singer

Today's queer woman to know for Women's History Month is the heir to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune. 

Why Black Gay Filmmaker Marlon Riggs Matters Now

His work stands as inspiration for resistance to homophobia and racial hatred.

What a Biopic Does for Robert Mapplethorpe's Legacy

Upcoming Robert Mapplethorpe biopics guarantee the legacy of the maverick photographer will live on.

The Aftermath of Robert Mapplethorpe's Censorship War

Thirty years ago, the acclaimed photographer challenged the nation's censorship laws. Now a new podcast is examining how far we've come.  

Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law

The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.