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An analysis of 52 studies found transgender women’s fitness levels comparable to those of cisgender women after hormone therapy.
Study: Trans Women Have No Fitness Edge Over Cis Women
An analysis of 52 studies finds that after transitioning, trans women’s fitness levels are comparable to those of cisgender women.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:39 PM
An analysis of 52 studies found transgender women’s fitness levels comparable to those of cisgender women after hormone therapy.
Cherry 7 in Washington, D.C., 2002.
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Cherry 7 in Washington, D.C., 2002.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is urging delays on surgery for trans youth, marking a shift in its guidance.
Plastic Surgeons Walk Back Support for Trans Youth Surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons urges delaying surgery until adulthood, as the American Medical Association signals a cautious shift.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is urging delays on surgery for trans youth, marking a shift in its guidance.
Nine passengers were arrested on drug charges while waiting to board an Atlantis gay cruise in Miami after Customs and Border Protection agents flagged their luggage.
9 Atlantis Gay Cruise Passengers Arrested on Drug Charges
The accused were arrested while waiting to board a ship in Miami after Customs and Border Protection agents flagged their luggage.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Nine passengers were arrested on drug charges while waiting to board an Atlantis gay cruise in Miami after Customs and Border Protection agents flagged their luggage.
A Ugandan court has dismissed the country’s first prosecution for “aggravated homosexuality” after the defendant suffered a mental breakdown following lengthy pretrial detention.
Uganda Court Dismisses First "Aggravated Homosexuality" Case
The defendant, jailed since August 2023, suffered a mental breakdown after lengthy detention, prompting a magistrate to dismiss the case.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
A Ugandan court has dismissed the country’s first prosecution for “aggravated homosexuality” after the defendant suffered a mental breakdown following lengthy pretrial detention.
Erik Bottcher won a Manhattan state Senate special election on Tuesday, capturing more than 90% of the vote in the West Side district.
Erik Bottcher Cruises to Victory in State Senate Special Election
The gay City Council member and LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chair won more than 90% of the vote in the West Side district.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Erik Bottcher won a Manhattan state Senate special election on Tuesday, capturing more than 90% of the vote in the West Side district.
Campaign to end gay marriage misuses a Barack Obama quote to falsely suggest his support.
Campaign to End Gay Marriage Misuses Obama Quote
The Greater Than campaign uses a quote to falsely suggest the former president supports its effort to overturn marriage equality.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Campaign to end gay marriage misuses a Barack Obama quote to falsely suggest his support.
Capital Pride Alliance is expanding its leadership, adding 13 new board members to support Pride365 programming, community partnerships, and one of the nation’s largest Pride celebrations.
Capital Pride Alliance Expands Board With 13 New Members
The organization says the expanded board will help advance year-round programming, equity efforts, and community partnerships.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Capital Pride Alliance is expanding its leadership, adding 13 new board members to support Pride365 programming, community partnerships, and one of the nation’s largest Pride celebrations.
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.