Randy Shulman
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Grindr will disable its location feature and boost privacy protections for users inside the Olympic Village during the 2026 Winter Games, citing safety risks for LGBTQ athletes.
Grindr Boosts Privacy, Disables Location at Olympic Village
The gay dating app will disable location-based features and expand privacy protections for users during the 2026 Winter Games.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Grindr will disable its location feature and boost privacy protections for users inside the Olympic Village during the 2026 Winter Games, citing safety risks for LGBTQ athletes.
Nintendo is updating Tomodachi Life to let players choose gender identity and LGBTQ dating options for their Miis. After years of pushback, the social sim is finally catching up.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Nintendo is updating Tomodachi Life to let players choose gender identity and LGBTQ dating options for their Miis. After years of pushback, the social sim is finally catching up.
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Nintendo is updating Tomodachi Life to let players choose gender identity and LGBTQ dating options for their Miis. After years of pushback, the social sim is finally catching up.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Nintendo is updating Tomodachi Life to let players choose gender identity and LGBTQ dating options for their Miis. After years of pushback, the social sim is finally catching up.
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A Russian court ruled that a still from Queen’s "I Want to Break Free" video qualifies as "LGBT propaganda," fining a man who shared the image on social media.
Russian Man Fined for Posting Photo of Queen Members in Drag
Russian judges said sharing a Queen drag photo on social media "destroyed family values" and violated the country’s anti-LGBTQ law.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:52 AM
A Russian court ruled that a still from Queen’s "I Want to Break Free" video qualifies as "LGBT propaganda," fining a man who shared the image on social media.
Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping anti-trans bill with a restroom ban. All eyes now turn to Gov. Laura Kelly and a potential veto fight. Our report.
Kansas Lawmakers Pass Anti-Trans Bill With Restroom Ban
The measure restricts restroom access for transgender people and requires state IDs to reflect sex assigned at birth.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping anti-trans bill with a restroom ban. All eyes now turn to Gov. Laura Kelly and a potential veto fight. Our report.
A New York jury awarded $2 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by a detransitioner, finding doctors failed to meet standards of care when approving surgery for a minor.
Detransitioner Awarded $2 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A New York jury awarded a woman $2 million after finding doctors failed to meet standards of care in approving "top surgery" when she was 16.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:28 PM
A New York jury awarded $2 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by a detransitioner, finding doctors failed to meet standards of care when approving surgery for a minor.
Was scanning in some random Metro Weekly photos that have not been seen since 1996. I think these are from a Kennedy Center event I shot: Legendary director Hal Prince, lyricist Adolph Green, and Christine Lahti. Don't hold me to account if I'm wrong about the venue!
February 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Was scanning in some random Metro Weekly photos that have not been seen since 1996. I think these are from a Kennedy Center event I shot: Legendary director Hal Prince, lyricist Adolph Green, and Christine Lahti. Don't hold me to account if I'm wrong about the venue!
"I drove at the women because I saw them kissing and they were lesbians and I wanted to kill them."
A Colorado man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to kill a lesbian couple in a hate-motivated attack.
A Colorado man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to kill a lesbian couple in a hate-motivated attack.
Colorado Man Gets 20 Years for Trying to Kill Lesbian Couple
Vitalie Oprea targeted the women with his car after seeing them kiss and admitted he wanted to kill them, prosecutors said.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
"I drove at the women because I saw them kissing and they were lesbians and I wanted to kill them."
A Colorado man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to kill a lesbian couple in a hate-motivated attack.
A Colorado man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to kill a lesbian couple in a hate-motivated attack.
What’s really behind the potential sale of Pitchers? Owner Dave Perruzza speaks to Metro Weekly exclusively about money, survival, and the future.
Pitchers’ Dave Perruzza on Selling, Survival, and What’s Next
In a candid interview, Perruzza breaks down the financial realities behind the potential sale of Pitchers and A League of Her Own.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:19 AM
What’s really behind the potential sale of Pitchers? Owner Dave Perruzza speaks to Metro Weekly exclusively about money, survival, and the future.
USA Hockey has adopted new eligibility rules restricting transgender athletes from sex-specific leagues — including adult “beer” leagues.
USA Hockey Restricts Transgender Access to Certain Programs
The new eligibility policy bars transgender athletes from sex-specific leagues, including adult recreational and "beer" hockey programs.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:48 AM
USA Hockey has adopted new eligibility rules restricting transgender athletes from sex-specific leagues — including adult “beer” leagues.
Paranormal Activity is "a paper-thin story about a couple who are about as interesting as a pair of Hydro Flasks bouncing around in a backpack," writes critic Kate Wingfield in her 2-star review of the play, now playing at The Shakespeare Theatre.
Paranormal Activity Is All Scares, No Substance
Impressive stagecraft and jump scares can’t make up for Levi Holloway’s thin story and underwritten characters.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Paranormal Activity is "a paper-thin story about a couple who are about as interesting as a pair of Hydro Flasks bouncing around in a backpack," writes critic Kate Wingfield in her 2-star review of the play, now playing at The Shakespeare Theatre.
Infinite expressions of leather, kink, and cosplay lit up D.C. during a packed Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend — where community, connection, and belonging took center stage.
At Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, Community Was the Main Event
Infinite expressions of leather, kink, and cosplay lit up D.C. during a packed Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2026.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Infinite expressions of leather, kink, and cosplay lit up D.C. during a packed Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend — where community, connection, and belonging took center stage.
A new Trevor Project video centers LGBTQ survivors of conversion therapy, sharing firsthand accounts of a practice widely condemned by medical experts.
Trevor Project Video Spotlights Conversion Therapy Survivors
A new episode of the Trevor Project’s Sharing Space series centers LGBTQ people who endured conversion therapy.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
A new Trevor Project video centers LGBTQ survivors of conversion therapy, sharing firsthand accounts of a practice widely condemned by medical experts.
Sam Raimi brings blood, momentum, and a serrated sense of humor to Send Help, a survival thriller where style matters more than plausibility. Rachel McAdams dominates the island, the camera rarely sits still, and Raimi reminds us why controlled chaos is his specialty.
Sam Raimi Turns Survival Horror Into Gory Fun in Send Help
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien anchor a gleefully bloody island thriller where Raimi’s kinetic style does the heavy lifting.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Sam Raimi brings blood, momentum, and a serrated sense of humor to Send Help, a survival thriller where style matters more than plausibility. Rachel McAdams dominates the island, the camera rarely sits still, and Raimi reminds us why controlled chaos is his specialty.
We're giving away tickets to Paranormal Activity at The Shakespeare Theatre. Enter for a chance to win!
Win Tickets to Paranormal Activity
Enter to win a pair of tickets to Paranormal Activity at The Shakespeare Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:17 PM
We're giving away tickets to Paranormal Activity at The Shakespeare Theatre. Enter for a chance to win!
Patagonia has filed a trademark lawsuit against drag performer Pattie Gonia, arguing her name and branding create consumer confusion.
Patagonia Sues Pattie Gonia in Trademark Dispute
The outdoor apparel company claims the drag performer’s name and merchandise create consumer confusion and infringes on its brand.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Patagonia has filed a trademark lawsuit against drag performer Pattie Gonia, arguing her name and branding create consumer confusion.
NYPD increased security at NYU after bomb threat emails containing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric targeted campus buildings. Police later deemed the threats unfounded, but the investigation continues.
NYPD Increases Security at NYU After Anti-LGBTQ Bomb Threats
The New York Police Department has increased its security presence at New York University after the school received multiple emails containing bomb threats, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and other bigoted messages. On January 22, shortly after 7 a.m.,
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January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
NYPD increased security at NYU after bomb threat emails containing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric targeted campus buildings. Police later deemed the threats unfounded, but the investigation continues.
The Trump administration is moving to deport a gay couple to Iran, where homosexuality is criminalized and punishable by death.
Trump Administration Moves to Deport Gay Couple to Iran
The men, who fled Iran after being arrested by the country’s morality police, could face execution if returned.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The Trump administration is moving to deport a gay couple to Iran, where homosexuality is criminalized and punishable by death.
Tyra, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season two, says he is pursuing legal action against RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and World of Wonder, alleging a campaign to damage his career.
Tyra Announces Lawsuit Against RuPaul, Visage, and WOW
The Drag Race season two winner claims he intends to pursue legal action over alleged defamation and emotional distress.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Tyra, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season two, says he is pursuing legal action against RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and World of Wonder, alleging a campaign to damage his career.
“This is lawlessness.” LGBTQ lawmakers condemn the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE and demand accountability from DHS leadership.
LGBTQ Lawmakers Condemn Killing of Alex Pretti by ICE
Fatal shooting sparks Democratic calls to impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and renewed efforts to block funding for the agency.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:26 AM
“This is lawlessness.” LGBTQ lawmakers condemn the killing of Alex Pretti by ICE and demand accountability from DHS leadership.
Mercy contains so many red herrings, the filmmakers could've packed the movie in a tin and sold it for $1.99.
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Mercy Promises Big Ideas — and Delivers Nothing
Chris Pratt stars in a glossy sci-fi thriller about an AI-run justice system that never rises above its hollow premise.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Mercy contains so many red herrings, the filmmakers could've packed the movie in a tin and sold it for $1.99.
My review:
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January 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Texas A&M University barred a philosophy professor from teaching parts of Plato’s Symposium that reference same-sex love. Rather than drop the material quietly, he replaced it with lectures on free speech and academic freedom, turning the class into a case study on censorship.
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Texas A&M University barred a philosophy professor from teaching parts of Plato’s Symposium that reference same-sex love. Rather than drop the material quietly, he replaced it with lectures on free speech and academic freedom, turning the class into a case study on censorship.
The Supreme Court signaled it may uphold transgender sports bans, as conservative justices questioned whether the laws violate Title IX or equal protection.
Supreme Court Signals It May Uphold Transgender Sports Bans
The court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical of arguments that transgender athlete bans are discriminatory or unconstitutional.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:39 AM
The Supreme Court signaled it may uphold transgender sports bans, as conservative justices questioned whether the laws violate Title IX or equal protection.
Ruby Corado, founder of D.C. nonprofit Casa Ruby, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for wire fraud tied to pandemic relief funds. The sentence exceeded federal guidelines and could also trigger deportation proceedings.
Ruby Corado Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud
A federal judge imposed a sentence above guidelines after prosecutors said the former Casa Ruby director misused pandemic relief funds.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Ruby Corado, founder of D.C. nonprofit Casa Ruby, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for wire fraud tied to pandemic relief funds. The sentence exceeded federal guidelines and could also trigger deportation proceedings.