Bisexual, Gay & Lesbian News Monitoring

Pope Leo confirms stance on gay marriage, abortion

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Ethan Coen on Trump, Lesbian B-Movies, Re-Teaming With Joel

Brothers Ethan and Joel Coen have made 18 motion pictures collectively, beginning with 1984’s Blood Easy to 2018’s The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, creating an iconic filmography of black comedy masterpieces.  Then, with out warning or clarification, they cut …

Ethan Coen, Wife and Writing Partner Tricia Cooke on Lesbian B-Movies, Trump, Re-Teaming With Joel

Brothers Ethan and Joel Coen have made 18 movies together, starting with 1984’s Blood Simple to 2018’s The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, creating an iconic filmography of black comedy masterpieces.  Then, without warning or explanation, they split up. Joel …

History Today: How homosexuality was removed from list of mental illnesses

On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization (Who) removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses, the International Classification of Diseases. It conferred legitimacy and validation upon LGBTQ+ communities worldwide, many of whom had been …

I was tired of hiding: my journey as a bisexual asylum-seeking mother

WORDS PROVIDED BY RAINBOW MIGRATION, IMAGE BY BASEIMAGE Rainbow Migration supports LGBTQIA people as they navigate the UK’s asylum system, a process that can be complex, isolating, and retraumatising. To mark IDAHOBIT, they are sharing the story of a …

‘WISHstory’ | Serial killer Herb Baumeister targets gay men in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In the summer of 1983, the body of Michael Riley was discovered in a Hancock County stream, marking the beginning of a series of murders connected to the Indianapolis gay community. Since 1985, four other men with ties to Indianapolis …

US Secretary of Homeland Security refuses to find out if deported gay hairdresser is still alive

The USA’s Secretary of Homeland Security has refused to find out if a gay hairdresser who was allegedly wrongfully deported to a harsh prison in El Salvador is still alive. In 2025 the Trump Administration began detaining and deporting people undocumented …

Sufjan Stevens says “The Bible is very gay” 

Sufjan Stevens has shared his thoughts on Christianity, and said that he has come to think that “the Bible is very gay”. The Michigan singer-songwriter spoke about religion during a new interview with Vulture, and revealed that he has been pondering the …

Jeconiah Carbon jailed for 10 years over attempted murder in gay sex encounter

A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to murder another man during a 2020 beach attack. Jeconiah Carbon was convicted in February after a jury found he lured the victim—whom he had been involved with in a two-year …

Jeconiah Carbon Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder of Gay Man

Prosecutors established that one of the very few requests granted by the victim was a $100 loan that Carbon could not repay. Carbon subsequently agreed to have sexual intercourse with the complainant, but when they met, he used a knife to inflict injuries …

Orlando Fringe Festival reviews: A prince, a wizard, a gay man and a fool

Frankie Grande Is Reclaiming the 'Locker Room' for the Gays in New 'Boys' Music Video — Watch! (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW Frankie Grande details the inspiration behind his steamy "Boys" music video Grande, who's gearing up to release his debut album in June, says he got to reflect on "so many stages" of his life Grande reveals he wrote a …

Memento Distribution Launches Bold Gay Romance Pillion

Memento Distribution, led by Alexandre Mallet-Guy, is making waves at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, bringing fresh and daring narratives to the forefront. Among their notable acquisitions is the sexy romance “Pillion,” directed by Harry Lighton, which is …

A Perth social club for gay men has been mistaken for the NRL’s new Perth Bears team

A social club for gay men known as Bears Perth has put out a notice to interstate rugby league fans that they are not the NRL’s new Perth Bears team. Bears Perth was established in 1997 for men and was not in anyway associated with Perth’s new NRL team, …

Foreseeing ‘irreparable harm,’ federal judge blocks most of Iowa’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law with preliminary injunction

Iowa City students protest anti-LGBTQ legislation at the Old Capitol after a march through downtown Iowa City. March 1, 2023. — Sid Peterson/Little VillageA federal judge issued a preliminary injunction late on Thursday, blocking parts of the anti- …

Sufjan Stevens Emerges From Two-Year 'Shitshow' With Rare Interview, Calls the Bible 'Very Gay'

In his first interview since revealing both his Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosis and the death of his partner Evans Richardson IV last year, Sufjan Stevens has opened up to Vulture earlier this month about his health, creative process and upcoming reissue …

NYU withholds degree from gay transgender student over commencement speech

New York University is facing mounting criticism after it withheld the diploma of Logan Rozos, a graduating senior, actor, and gay Black trans man, who used his commencement speech to condemn the war in Gaza and call out U.S. complicity in what he …

Does Canberra still need a gay bar? Andrew Barr weighs in

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who is the country's longest-serving and only openly gay government leader, thinks it's only a matter of time before something comes along to fill the void. Canberra is, after all, known as the most progressive …

Texas House approves HB 1738 to repeal 'homosexual conduct' ban

The Texas House of Representatives has given initial approval to repeal a nonfunctioning "homosexual conduct" ban. This move comes over two decades after the U.S. Supreme Court found the ban unconstitutional in Lawrence v. Texas. The Texas House …

Business Solutions Marketing Group Unveils AI Review Builder to Revolutionize Small Business Reputation Management

MECHANICSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business Solutions Marketing Group, a leader in digital marketing solutions for small businesses, today announced the launch of AI Review Builder, an advanced, AI-driven platform …

New York Art Life Features Ellenoor Shameli: A Journey Through Innovative Video Storytelling at the BBC

Join us as we explore the captivating world of video journalism with Ellenoor Shameli, BBC's Features Video Fellow, in this week's exclusive interview. CHELSEA, MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York …

Pej Vahdat and Shomit James to Co-Host New Series Spotlighting American Made Medical Manufacturing

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed actor Pej Vahdat and entrepreneur Shomit James will co-host a bold new television series that brings the spotlight to medical device manufacturers operating right here in …

Houzeo Launches Advanced Homebuyer Platform in Michigan

Home buyers across the Great Lakes State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now …

Levels Ventures Launches a Dedicated Ai Consulting Practice to Accelerate AI-Readiness for B2B Enterprises across APAC

Levels Ventures Launches Pivotale AI, a Dedicated Consulting Practice to Accelerate AI-Led Growth for B2B Enterprises across APAC and MENA SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global go-to-market advisory firm …

Houzeo Enhances Its Presence in Arizona with Launch of Buyer Platform

Home buyers across the Grand Canyon State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now …

Think Tank Identifies 10 Technologies to Enhance EU Security and Prosperity

The critical investments the EU can’t afford to miss COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 10 critical emerging technologies have the potential to dramatically enhance both Europe's security preparedness and economic …

NEQSOL Holding Partners with Swiss GRC to Digitalize Governance, Risk, and Compliance Across Global Operations

Swiss GRC platform to power NEQSOL Holding's digital evolution in governance, risk and compliance management BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEQSOL Holding, a diversified international group operating in telecommunications, …

Houzeo Expands Its Reach in Ohio with the Launch of a New Buyer Platform

Home buyers across the Buckeye State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching …

This week New York Art Life presents Maya Amelia Ferdiansyah, Creative Talent in Competitive New York

Cultural Chameleon: Maya Amelia Ferdiansyah on Strategic Creativity and Cross-Cultural Innovation in New York CHELSEA, MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, New York Art Life magazine had the privilege of …

FullNet Communications Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

FullNet Communications’ Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend Under Its Quarterly Cash Dividend Program. FullNet Communications, Inc. (OTCMKTS:FULO) OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FullNet …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

TIAGO PZK DELIVERS SPECTACULAR TWO-NIGHT SOLD-OUT RUN AT BUENOS AIRES’ MOVISTAR ARENA

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tiago PZK electrified Buenos Aires with two sold-out performances at the iconic Movistar Arena this past weekend, presenting his acclaimed album Gotti A and recent EP Gotti B in a …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

Sharp Semiconductor Innovation, IIT Hyderabad and WiSig Networks, successfully demonstrate Beyond 5G and 6G Technologies

SSIC, IITH & WiSig demoed B5G/6G at IITH: ASUKA SDR-UE + Open RAN base station hit 5G-class performance, paving Indo-Japan path to FWA, V2X, NB-IoT. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharp Semiconductor …

Whitelabel IT Solutions Launches SpeedyKVM Cloud VPS Powered by SolusVM 2.0

Whitelabel IT Solutions' SpeedyKVM Cloud VPS services—delivers 10Gb uplinks, NVMe storage & scalable performance with SolusVM 2.0 backend. HACKENSACK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whitelabel IT Solutions is proud …

CTS Technology Solutions Unveils Comprehensive Cybersecurity Stack to Fortify Business Defenses

A Powerful, Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Suite Designed to Detect, Prevent, and Respond to Evolving Threats—Keeping Businesses Secure and Resilient. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CTS Technology Solutions, a …

Houzeo Expands Its Footprint in California, Launches a Cutting-Edge Buyer Platform

Home buyers across the Golden State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

Thrive in 2025 by Tony Robbins Introduces Mastermind Business System for Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurs

Thrive in 2025 is a free, three-day global virtual training event that empowers individuals to enter the Knowledge Economy by turning their story into income. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …