According to new research published today, June 5, one in five members of the LGBTQ+ community don’t feel safe in the Midlands of Ireland. Titled LGBT+ Life in the Midlands, the research aims to shed light on both the progress made and the ongoing challenges that queer people face in Midland counties including Laois, Offaly ..read more

Chris Colfer was warned not to come out as gay when he filmed the first season of Glee. The actor played Kurt Hummel on the musical comedy series between 2009 and 2015, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmys and a Grammy. During a recent appearance on The View, Colfer reflected on his Glee experience and his hesitation over playing an openly gay and effeminate character. “I grew up in a very conservative town where being openly gay was dangerous,” he said. “I remember when I got on [Glee] the role was written for me, and I did no ..read more

Jeff Berry didn’t choose a career in HIV advocacy, the career chose him. After being diagnosed with HIV in 1989, Berry stumbled upon Positively Aware, a magazine providing critical information on care and treatment options, during a support group meeting. Leafing through its pages, he realized how important it was to have a place to get information specifically tailored for survivors. Before long, he’d launch a career at the magazine for nearly 30 years, a position he held until a few years ago when he left to lead The Reunion Project, a national alliance of HIV long-term survivors that he co ..read more

After a six-month nationwide search, Rehoboth Beach has a new city manager who’s ready to have a “direct, positive impact on residents, businesses, and visitors in the city on a daily basis.” Taylour Tedder, 35, started his term as Rehoboth’s City Manager on May 15 and sat down with the Washington Blade to discuss his goals in office, some concerns he has, and what he’s most excited about in Rehoboth. “I’ve been here for a couple of weeks and they have been outstanding,” Tedder said. “I’ve met a lot of welcoming people.” Before Tedder became the city manager in Rehoboth, he was a city manager ..read more

NEW YORK — More than 300 people who protested outside an Outright International gala on Monday criticized the organization for its “silence and refusal to use” its network “and advocacy to provide immediate relief to Palestinians” who remain in the Gaza Strip. Members of ACT UP, the Audre Lorde Project and other groups who were outside Pier 60 in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood handed out flyers that read “Israel bombs queers” and “no Pride in genocide” as gala attendees arrived. A press release notes upwards of 100 people held a “die-in” for 241 seconds “to signify the 241 days of Israel’s b ..read more

notified on May 27 that the flags, which had been placed in the rotary at the intersection of Lowell Street, Bedford Road and Westford Road, were missing. The flags were lawfully permitted to be placed in public. They appear to have been stolen overnight.Police Chief Andrew Amendola said the department is taking the theft “very seriously” and is encouraging anyone with information to contact police by calling 978-369-1155.“It is unfortunate, as Carlisle is an inclusive community, and we want everyone to feel safe and welcomed here,” Amendola said in a statement.A few days after the theft, Trav ..read more

Baby Reindeer, has come out as gay in a recent interview. Gunning spoke about her sexuality publicly for the first time during a Reign with Josh Smith podcast episode.On the podcast, in addition to describing her relatable memories of watching The L Word, Jessica described her gay awakening as a process that began when she was lucky enough to kiss Cate Blanchette during a National Theatre production.Looking back at those nightly on-stage kisses during When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other, Gunning said: “I should have known then.” Baby Reindeer star, Jessica Gunning publicly comes out ..read more

Stars including Keira Knightley, Emerald Fennell and Gemma Chan have called for extra funding so that the UK’s new bullying and harassment reporting body for the film and TV industries can launch on time. The trio are three of 25 to have signed an open letter to the creative industries seeking a “final commitment to the creation of the CIISA, the new independent standards authority designed to keep our creative industries safe and to secure your support to this essential part of the ecosystem that is currently missing.” Others to have signed include Cara Delevingne, Carey Mulligan, Rebecca Fer ..read more

Rob Schneider has defended Rebel Wilson's comments on "gay actors."During an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, the Australian actor described as "total nonsense" the idea that "only straight actors can play straight roles and gay actors can play gay roles." "I think you should be able to play any role that you want," Wilson told host Lauren Laverne. The Pitch Perfect star came out publicly in 2022 and shares a one-year-old daughter with fiancée Ramona Agruma."I always think, in comedy, your job is to always flirt with that line of what's acceptable," the 44-year-old added. "Some ..read more

A Human Rights Campaign (HRC) analysis of nearly 7,000 full-time LGBTQ+ workers found that their median weekly earnings come in at approximately $900—around 10 percent less than the $1,001 median weekly wage reported for a "typical worker." In other words, these workers earn around 90 cents for every dollar earned by their colleagues.Read more: Compare the Top High-Yield Savings Accounts to Grow Your SavingsThe report also found that men in this community earn 96 cents for every dollar the typical worker earns. For identifying women it was 87 cents, and 70 cents for nonbinary, genderqueer, gen ..read more