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Chess Governing Body Bars Trans Women From Women's Competitions

This is an insult to both transgender and cisgender women, activists say.

Queer Power Couple Pen a New LGBT History Book for a Wider Audience

The founders of Ash+Chess introduce a younger generation to our history in a refreshing way. 

Pattie Gonia shares 2024 election update on who she's voting for & why

The drag artist and activist opened up on her decision, saying: "Voting isn't a love letter, it's a chess move."

Elaine Paige Good Times and Bum Times

The musical theater legend looks back at a storied career, from originating the lead roles in Evita, Cats, Chess, to her latest showstopper in the acclaimed revival of Follies.

Waiting on a Shooter

Alona Livneh was enjoying a typical Saturday night of chess and music at Tel Aviv's gay youth center when a shooter opened fire on the basement full of kids. She's angry and scared, but like much of the city's gay community, hopeful.

'The Queen's Gambit' Is Netflix's Latest Queer TV Hit

The series features several queer characters that lend to its rich storytelling. 

From Rent to Russell

Anthony Rapp talks about costarring with Russell Crowe-and the bisexual subtext-in the Oscar hopeful A Beautiful Mind

Fans Want Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy to Play Lesbian Lovers

Lesbian Twitter is going nuts for these two.

The Kingmakers

Ten states still don't have any out lawmakers--at any level of government. The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund hopes to change that in 2006

Funeral Preparations in Heath Ledger's Home Town

Heath Ledger's father said his son's death by accidental overdose would be an enduring agony for the family and should serve as a warning to others not to mix prescription drugs. The New York City medical examiner announced Wednesday that the 28-year-old ''Brokeback Mountain'' star died from the effects of taking six types of painkillers and sedatives. His body was found Jan. 22 in his Manhattan apartment. Ledger's premature death promoted outpourings of grief from New York to Hollywood to his hometown of Perth, a small and remote city on the verge of the Outback in Australia's southwest.

Catholic High School Boys Shout Racial, Homophobic Slurs at Opposing Team

The hateful slurs went on until nearly the third quarter of the basketball game before referees shut it down. 

Leading Advocacy Groups Ask Catholic Bishops to Stop Supporting NOM

The letter is addressed to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

'Alpha Women Who Are Unable to Love' Author Suits Trump Era

Suzanne Venkner's essay blaming women for failed marriages would sound outrageously satirical if it didn't fit so well with the era of Trump.