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Dallas filmmaker Israel Luna, along with co-creator Joseph Herrera, have debuted a new LGBTQ+ web series, The Gayborhood, set in Dallas famed LGBTQ+ neighborhood, Oak Lawn. This indie comedy-drama follows a group of coworkers at a studio run by a drag queen and features a cast of local talent, including longtime Luna collaborator Richard Curtin. Developed on a shoestring budget and backed by Dallas Voice (publisher Leo Cusimano is executive producer), the series is all about queer visibility, storytelling, and community, especially at a time when that visibility matters more than ever.The Gayborhood s premiere episode introduces us to Space Studios, a vibrant LGBTQ+-owned space in Dallas run by Bruce (Curtain) aka drag queen Heather Hardin. After a disastrous no-show by the previous manager, Bruce hires Noah (Danny Venegas), a friendly newcomer, to help manage the chaos. Noah quickly meets Jesse (Opie Ryan), a nonbinary staff member, and gets a crash course in navigating colorful coworkers, unpredictable clients, and Bruces strong personality. Filled with humor, community dynamics, and unexpected heart, the episode sets the stage for a queer, character-driven workplace dramedy.The actors and crew are local to the Dallas area and viewers may even recognize queer country western bar Round Up Saloon, one of the filming locations for the series.The first episode is now available on YouTube with subsequent episodes dropping Fridays at 6:00 p.m. Central.The post New Dallas-based LGBTQ+ series The Gayborhood spotlights queer life in Oak Lawn appeared first on News Is Out.

In a massive show of joy and resistance on Saturday, tens of thousands of marchers choked the streets of Budapest to attend a renamed Budapest Pride Freedom parade, in defiance of the national governments ban on Pride events.We believe there are 180,000 to 200,000 people attending, the president of Budapest Pride, Viktria Radvnyi, told AFP. It is hard to estimate because there have never been so many people at Budapest Pride. Related Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning Pride as protesters hold Gray Pride protest Supporters of the law said that it would protect children from knowing that LGBTQ+ people exist. The 30th anniversary of the citys traditional Pride parade was banned by the nationalist Prime Minister Victor Orbns government this spring, following successive legislation that outlawed Pride gatherings in the country. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Orbn and his right-wing Fidesz party described the Pride events as a physical and moral threat to children. He vowed severe legal consequences for anyone attending Saturdays event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHNGE (@chnge)Instead, police stood idly by, and Orbn was crowned king of European Pride in absentia by his expected challenger in next years national elections.Yesterday, Viktor Orbn became the king of European Pride, because no one else has ever managed to mobilize such a large crowd for a demonstration against himself by inciting hatred and incitement, said Peter Magyar, the Hungarian opposition leader.Magyars new political party, Tisza, holds a 15-point lead over Orbns right-wing Fidesz in a recent opinion poll. Earlier this month, police announced they would follow the governments threats of a crackdown on marchers, including the use of newly installed facial recognition technology along the parade route.That led the progressive mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karcsony, to recast the march as a separate municipal event, as a way to circumvent the need for the national governments authorization. The mayor said on Saturday that the march had become a symbol of discontent against a government that has weakened democratic institutions and undermined the rule of law.The government is always fighting against an enemy against which they have to protect Hungarian people, said Karcsony. This time, it is sexual minorities that are the target we believe there should be no first and second class citizens, so we decided to stand by this event.We came because they tried to ban it, Timi, a Hungarian national marching with her daughter, who travelled from Barcelona, told the Guardian.This is about much more, not just about homosexuality, Eszter Rein-Bdi told Reuters. This is the last moment to stand up for our rights.Akos Horvath, 18, travelled two hours from southern Hungaryto march and told AFP the event had symbolic importance.Its not just about representing gay people, but about standing up for the rights of the Hungarian people.The march drew more than 70 members of the European Parliament and scores of politicians from across Europe, including Sophie Rohonyi, the president of Defi, a liberal Belgian party.The party head said she came to Budapest to show Mr. Orbn that just because he is elected does not mean that he can do whatever he wants.The right of assembly, she told The New York Times, cannot be thrown away just because a prime minister wants to ban Pride. Human rights activist Greta Thunberg was in Budapest posting from the march, in defiance of Orbns desperate attempt to ban it.Pride is both a protest but also a celebration of love and who we are. This is yet another fascist attack on human rights. But you cannot ban love, she said in a video reposted by Orbns propaganda minister.After a failed mission in Gaza, a young, angry person now shows up in Budapest, rainbow flag flying, ready to offer unsolicited advice on how Hungarians should run their countrylive from Budapest Pride. "Welcome" to Hungary, @GretaThunberg. pic.twitter.com/cZgCWw6oaV Balzs Orbn (@BalazsOrban_HU) June 28, 2025As Orbn has railed against the Wests gender insanity, Hungarys LGBTQ+ community has been described in government propaganda as a puppet of hostile foreign forces.Orbn has claimed Pride celebrations were under international protection by foreign representatives like David Pressman, the out former U.S. ambassador to Hungary, who departed in February.Because Pressman had left, Orbn said in February, the event is no longer under international protection and it will not take place.Twenty-one-year-old Budapest resident Mici said she attended Pride marches in the past but feared for her safety this year with government threats and the Orwellian surveillance technology.Those fears faded as she joined the tens of thousands of marchers in the old city.At first, I was scared to come out because of the news, but I feel safe with so many people, she said.I think the crowd that has come from across Europe, the record numbers, will make Hungarian people see that this cause is well-supported.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

The U.S. Supreme Court released a widely expected, but devastating ruling, Friday, in Mahmoud v. Taylor. In a move that equates to soft censorship, paves the way for expanded and more restrictive book bans, and stigmatizes LGBTQ people, justices voted 6-3 in favor of a preliminary injunction for a small group of parents in Montgomery [...]The post SCOTUS Ruling Condoning Book Censorship Is a Grave Misjudgment. first appeared on GLAAD.

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WASHINGTONIn a provocative 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that everyones a damn critic these days. It is this courts opinion that apparently everyone has their own ideas about how this court should operate and is not shy about sharing their viewseven when no one asks, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in his 10-page majority decision, which cites numerous legal precedents of people being able to dish it out but not take it. After a period of careful review, we have no choice but to uphold the Rehnquist Courts 1993 ruling that theres just no pleasing some people. My colleagues and I have pored over the evidence and believe that if everyone thinks its so freaking easy to do this job, they should put on a robe and try it for themselves. A little appreciation would be nice from time to timethats all were mandating here. In an opinion joined by two of her colleagues, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a blistering dissent in which she argued that, sometimes, the courts critics may have a point.The post Supreme Court Rules 6-3 That Everyone A Damn Critic appeared first on The Onion.

Patrick McDonald is living his best life while being madly in love.After posting a scathing video detailing his career pivot as an Emmy-nominated reality TV producer to adult entertainment, the handsome model is now getting real on his steamy open relationship with Logan Stevens.The two met at a party in Los Angeles 12 years ago, but both hunks were taken at the time. Fast forward a decade later, the duo reconnected and have been inseparable ever since."I've never met somebody who is so into the same things that I am. We're both really adventurous and he's the most compassionate, caring man that I've ever met. I've never felt so safe with someone," McDonald tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Stevens has worked an adult entertainer since 2010 and his impressive career actually helped inspire McDonald to leave his reality TV days behind.Plus, the two quite literally match each other's freak by filming countless spicy videos together and inviting other sexy content creators to collab in many erotic scenes as well. I am a freak! I like some wild sex. I never imagined having a partner that I could share that with. Were both into that. Its this super, wild, slutty, adventurous sex life.As the boyfriends continue to build an empire together, McDonald is grateful to experience so much love in such a passionate relationship."It's been astonishing how much personal growth I have experienced in this relationship thanks to him. This man has rocked my world and changed my life. I wouldn't have it any other way. I would make the same choice 100 times over every single day."Fans can follow Patrick McDonald on Instagram here. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.

Pedro Pascal and J.K. Rowling have been making headlines over the past week after a Vanity Fair interview addressed earlier remarks The Mandalorian star made about Rowling's relentless anti-trans crusade.Now, Rowling has responded.But first, let's back up and take a look at the bigger picture of why these two are going at it in the first place.How did the JKR vs Pedro Pascal feud begin? (@) In April 2025, Rowling made a cruel post celebrating a Supreme Court ruling in the UK defining "sex" as referring to biological sex rather than gender identity."I love it when a plan comes together," she wrote on X, sharing a picture of her smoking a cigar with a glass of what appears to be whiskey in hand. It sparked plenty of backlash, including an Instagram video from activist Tariq Raouf urging people to boycott all things Harry Potter to send a message that transphobia doesn't pay. In the comments of that post, Pascal chimed in: "Awful disgusting SHIT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior."Pascal addresses his remarks in Vanity Fair (@) The Last of Us star's comments went viral as fans praised him for once again standing up in support of trans rights and transphobes cried about it.In June, Vanity Fair published a lengthy interview with Pascal that included a quick conversation about his decision to speak out against Rowling and the larger response to it."The one thing that I would say I agonized over a little bit was just, 'Am I helping? Am I fucking helping?'" he admitted. "It's a situation that deserves the utmost elegance so that something can actually happen, and people will actually be protected."This is a good opportunity to point out that Pascal does have a personal reason to care about the constant attacks against trans people. He's very close with his younger sister, Lux, who came out as trans in 2021. "Listen, I want to protect the people I love," he added when speaking with Vanity Fair. "But it goes beyond that. Bullies make me fucking sick."Rowling lashes out at Pascal (@) Despite having no qualms throwing her considerable influence and finances around to turn the tides against trans people, Rowling has repeatedly shown that she's unable to take criticism for her cruelties without petty responses. And she proved it again after Pascal's interview circulated online.At the end of June, she posted an image containing a picture of Pascal and the headline of a gayety article covering his interview: "Pedro Pascal Shuts Down Rowling, Defends Trans Rights, and Reflects on Fame at 50.""Can't say I feel very shut down, but keep at it, Pedro," she wrote. "God loves a trier."As Ray Flook at Bleeding Cool pointed out, her remarks didn't make much sense. She seemed to be interpreting a headline summarizing the content as Pascal himself claiming to have shut her down. It's also unclear what her assertion that "God loves a trier" really has to do with anything.Maybe it's time for Rowling to put down that whiskey glass or get all that mold checked out.

In the hushed halls of competitive chess, where the clash of queens and bishops usually eclipses cultural warfare, a teenage girl has found herself at the center of Germanys latest front in the debate over transgender womens inclusion in sports.Nora Heidemann, 17, a trans girl from North Rhine-Westphalia, made history this month by winning Germanys under-18 girls chess championship, scoring 7.5 out of nine points and outperforming 27 rivals. Her victory, reported by Apollo News, a German political news outlet, and later detailed in The Times of London, has triggered a fierce conversation over who belongs in womens competitionseven in pursuits where brainpower, not brawn, rules the day.Heidemanns path to the championship was anything but typical. She competed in the open U18 division at her state-level event but failed to qualify directly, according to Apollo News. Her legal gender change was finalized only after the deadline for girls registration had passed. Ultimately, she secured one of five discretionary free places, awarded based on performance ratings, not gender identity, the outlet reports.Still, her win has fueled skepticism from some quarters of the German chess community. Nadja Jussupow, head of the German Commission for Womens Chess and a former champion, stated that more trans women have been entering womens tournaments since Germanys Self-Determination Act took effect in 2021. They havent undergone any treatment or anythingthey merely declared themselves to be women, Jussupow said. The Times reports that she claimed some cisgender women players were considering quitting, fearing unfair competition.Jussupow suggested a one-year waiting period for newly declared trans women before competing in womens categories, a proposal that reportedly found support among some womens chess referees.The German Chess Federation has rejected any ban, citing Germanys new legal protections and stressing that chess is diverse and inclusive. Federation president Ingrid Lauterbach condemned the discriminatory backlash Heidemann has faced on social media, saying, Were an inclusive sport and want to be so.Internationally, the World Chess Federation imposed a temporary ban in 2023, preventing trans women from womens tournaments pending further reviewa rule Germany opposes, pointing out that a trans woman had already claimed a national womens title in the early 2000s, Apollo News reports.

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Where the national Democratic party stands on trans issues right now was most clearly illustrated at a recent budget committee meeting for the GOPs so-called One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) ahead of a July 4 passage deadline dictated by the president. During a committee mark-up in May, House Democrats did not contest a provision in the Republicans reconciliation bill that bans Medicaid funds from being used for gender-affirming care for trans people of all ages. Related Support for trans sports participation dropped since states started passing sports bans While Democrats remain more supportive of trans people, support for trans sports participation has dropped since 2021. Democrats didnt offer an amendment to get rid of it, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), who led the ban effort, told NOTUS. They offered an amendment for practically every provision, so this was telling. I think deep down they know theyve lost the issue. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today That provision marked the first time a federal restriction on gender-affirming care for adults has passed a full chamber of Congress.Months after Republicans pounded Democrats and their standard bearer, Kamala Harris, during the 2024 presidential election over trans rights, Democrats have retrenched and are just looking to cope with Republican dominance on the issue.Theyre also confronting a self-reinforcing cycle of unfavorable news on trans rights, driving poll numbers in support ever downward.Support for trans student-athletes participating in school sports has dropped since states started passing legislation to bar their participation, and the more the president talks about the issue, the more negative the polling becomes.About 52% of Americans now approve of how the administration is handling transgender issues,according to a May pollby the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.At the same time, fewer people support trans people in the military, bans on outing trans and nonbinary students to their parents, and gender-affirming care. The same pollfound that most adults oppose public health insurance programs like Medicare or Medicaid from covering gender-affirming medical treatment.The Supreme Courts recent decision in U.S. v Skrmetti that upheld a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors would have once occasioned Democrats to rally around a civil rights cause at the heart of their agenda, as they did with the high courts decision to overturn Roe v Wade.But rather than galvanizing opposition to gender-affirming care bans around the country, the decision has been largely met by Democrats with qualified opposition or silence. Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX), a co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, said she believes health care should be at the right and the role of the parent, and the court should have had a different decision.But, she added, The Supreme Court has ruled. Were either a party that supports the rule of law or not.By ruling that gender-affirming care for minors is a states rights issue, the U.S. will have a patchwork of rules around it. Thats the reality Johnson says we have to live with.Trans Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first openly transgender member of Congress, said recently that Democrats have to negotiate with the drop in public support for transgender people. We shouldnt treat the public like theyre Republican politicians, she told The New York Times.The best thing for trans people in this moment is for all of us to wake up to the fact that we have to grapple with the world as it is, that we have to grapple with where public opinion is right now, and that we need all of the allies that we can get, McBride said, explaining that Democrats need to create room for disagreement.Like the Supreme Courts ruling in Skrmetti, there is a patchwork of responses to trans issues among Democrats, who are carefully reading their constituencies as they calibrate their positions. Nationally, though, they are at a loss, as seen in House Minority Whip Katherine Clarks (D-MA) contortions to arrive at a position on the issue.We are listening very closely to what the American people are telling us, and theyre telling us theyre in an affordability crisis and we never help people afford housing or health care or childcare by taking away rights from a very, very small group of people.Republicans continue to push this issue as one to divide us, she said.Charlotte Clymer, a trans activist and Democratic strategist, was clearer. Weve been largely abandoned by the Democratic Party, she said.Looking at the past six months or so, its become pretty clear that most federal Democratic lawmakers have no clear or obvious intention in standing beside trans people in this critical moment.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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What started as a protest in platform heels has grown into one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country. The Invasion of the Pines returns for its 50th installment this July 4, and its bigger, bolder, and more bedazzled than ever.Hosted at the newly reimagined Waterfront at The Pines, this years golden anniversary of the Invasion pays tribute to its roots while serving up a weekend-long celebration of queer culture, freedom, and fabulous self-expression.A Protest in Pumps Turned Annual PhenomenonIt all began in 1976, when a drag queen from Cherry Grove was denied service at The Blue Whale. In response, Panzi, now a Fire Island legend, led a brigade of queens across the water to the Pines, demanding visibility and respect. That rebellious ferry ride turned into a tradition: glamorous, gutsy, and gloriously over the top.Now, five decades later, the Invasion remains a defining moment of queer resistance and resilience. Equal parts protest, performance, and party, its a must-attend event on the LGBTQ+ calendar.Photo: Tryst HospitalityWhat to Expect at the 50th InvasionThe 2025 festivities promise to be the grandest yet, thanks to a partnership between Tryst Hospitality and the Fire Island Pines Property Owners Association (FIPPOA). From high-energy choreography and drag spectacles to pool parties and fireworks, the day is stacked with nonstop entertainment.The Pre-Show SpectacleKicking off at 12:30 p.m. on the ferry dock and at The Pavilion, The Canteen, and The Blue Whale, the pre-show will feature a fierce dance production led by choreographer Louis Villabon. Bring your fans, literal and metaphorical.The Legendary ArrivalsAt 2 p.m., the main event begins: the boatload of drag royalty from Cherry Grove glides into the harbor. Grand Marshal Panzi, aka Thom Hansen, will return to host the arrivals from the dockside stage, introducing each queen like the royalty they are.We started by crashing the party, said Tristan Schukraft, CEO of Tryst Hospitality. Now its the most fabulous Fourth of July celebration anywhere.Viewing Parties & VIP VibesEach Tryst Hospitality venue, The Pavilion, The Tryst Pool Club, and The Blue Whale, will host viewing parties starting at 11 a.m. with live DJs, streaming coverage of the arrivals, and surprise performances. Tickets for these coveted vantage points will be available at PinesFI.com.Low Tea at The Blue Whale. Photo: Tryst HospitalityPhoto: Tryst HospitalityHigh Tea at Pavilion Returns. Photo: Tryst HospitalityPhoto: Tryst HospitalityPost-Invasion: Tea, Tacos, and Ty SunderlandAfter the queens sashay ashore, the celebration spills into an all-evening affair.Low Tea at The Blue Whale starts at 5 p.m. with DJ Tony YnotHigh Tea at The Pavilion follows at 7 p.m. with DaniroTy Teathe late-night partytakes over The Pavilion at 10 p.m. with none other than Ty SunderlandPiano Night at The Blue Whale offers a soulful closeout with Lance Horne also at 10 p.m.Oh, and did we mention fireworks? At 9:30 p.m., the skies over The Waterfront will light up in celebration.Violet Chachki Headlines the Poolside BlowoutYou didnt think itd be all tea and no shade, did you? Drag superstar Violet Chachki is set to headline a post-Invasion pool party at The Tryst Pool Club from 12-7PM, adding high fashion and higher drama to the holiday lineup!Hot dog carts will keep you fed between sets, while The Canteen and The Blue Whale Taco ensure no queen goes hungry.The Party Doesnt Stop at MidnightThe Fourth might be the peak, but the celebration continues all weekend. From Thursday to Monday, The Waterfront will host drag brunches, DJ sets, and pool parties across its legendary venues. Whether youre a Pines regular or a Fire Island first-timer, this is your time to live loud.Tryst Hospitality is currently revitalizing The Waterfront at The Pines, aiming to blend iconic LGBTQ+ history with luxurious upgrades. With The Tryst Fire Island hotel on the way, CEO Tristan Schukraft is committed to preserving queer spaces while elevating the guest experience.Our community deserves spaces that reflect who we are: bold, joyful, and unafraid, said Schukraft.Join the PartyFollow @thepinesfireisland and @trysthotels on Instagram for all the poolside drama, drag magic, and brunchtime gossip. Tickets and event updates are available at PinesFI.com.Whether youre arriving by ferry, by yacht, or by glitter-powered unicorn float, one thing is certain: the 50th Invasion of the Pines is a celebration you dont want to miss.Source