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Marissa Bode Is Unlimited
Between scrapbooking sessions and spewing “fruity” Wicked theories online, rising star Marissa Bode is redefining Nessarose’s dreams and desires. The groundbreaking actress opens up to GO ahead of the upcoming sequel, ‘Wicked: For Good.’
I Watched Every Lesbian Christmas Movie I Could Find—Here’s What Sleighed and What Didn’t
After watching Netflix’s newest holiday movie Hot Frosty, I knew I needed a palate cleanser.
Book Recommendations That Meet All Your Sapphic Needs
Need a couple more books to finish out the year? We’ve got you covered!
Transgender Patrons Shaken After Pellet Gun Attack Outside San Diego Bar
Two transgender patrons were hurt when a passing vehicle opened fire with pellet rounds outside the bar.
More Briefs Are Filed In Support Of Landmark SCOTUS Cases That Challenge State Bans On Trans Girls And Women Student Athletes
National Women’s Law Center filed a friend-of-the-court brief in cases challenging Idaho and W. Virginia laws that “perpetuate stereotypes and discrimination against girls and women as athletically inferior.”
Keith Urban Sang “Pink Pony Club” At Mar-a-Lago For Trump And People Are Confused
Urban’s unexpected song choice at a billionaire’s holiday party left viewers puzzled.
Four Dozen Trans Women Attend Vatican’s Annual “Lunch for the Poor” – But Not At Pope’s Table
The 48 trans residents of a seaside town known for gangs, drugs and sex trafficking had found refuge in the Church, but this year’s reception left them on the margins.
Sapphic Firefighters Are Bringing The Heat To The Holiday Movie Lineup This Year
It turns out the secret to a good holiday rom com might just be adding a sapphic firefighter who can rescue more than houses.
Painting Of Proud Asexual and Autism Activist, Temple Grandin, Now On View At Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
A painting of world-renowned author, inventor, and 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award recipient Temple Grandin will join the museum’s permanent collection.
Cynthia Erivo Defends Ariana Grande From Fan Attack And Then Lands GQ’s “Man of the Year” Cover
The Oscar-nominated star stepped in when a man grabbed Grande—then went viral again after appearing on GQ’s Men of the Year cover.
Soccer Hall Of Fame To Induct Queer Legend Tobin Heath
After a storied and truly iconic career, Tobin Heath has been chosen as an inductee to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
Catholic Church Bans All Gender-Affirming Care At Its Vast Hospital Network
The vote formalizes what many church-run facilities already practiced and deepens the divide between Catholic leadership and medical consensus.
Iowa High School Halts Play Over Lesbian Romance
Administrators say the play conflicted with school “core values,” but many see it as censorship.
Shop Vintage This Winter At This Brooklyn Warehouse
GO spoke with three queer women selling their incredible vintage finds, just in time for some early holiday shopping.
Kazakhstan Takes Lead From Russia – Bans ‘LGBTQ Propaganda’
Harassment, discrimination, and the threat of violence already color queer life in Kazakhstan – it could get worse.
China’s Gay Dating Apps Vanish From App Stores Overnight
As Apple complies with new censorship orders, China’s queer community faces yet another erasure from its digital landscape.
California Supreme Court To Nursing Home Employees: Refer to Patients By Preferred Names and Pronouns Or Be Charged With A Crime
Law against misgendering nursing home patients upheld by state Supreme Court.
Court & Lex’s New Throuple Era Has Lesbian TikTok Spiraling
Court and Lex built a brand on queer love and domestic bliss. Now that they’ve added a man, the internet is questioning what that means for labels and lesbian visibility.
Trans Servicemembers File Lawsuit Challenging Clawback Of Their Retirement Money
Ousted from the military for being trans, long-serving Air Force and Space Force veterans have been stripped of their rightful retirement benefits.
Grammy Noms 2026: Doechii, Gaga And Chappell Lead Another Queer Power Year
After last year’s gloriously gay Grammy ceremony, 2026 keeps the good times going with queer icons and rising stars leading the charge.
New IOC President Signals Transgender Women To Be Banned From Female Olympic Events
The International Olympic Committee’s working group is reportedly considering “permanent physical advantages to being born male” while the fate of intersex athletes remains uncertain.
Police Chase Ends In Tragedy Outside Florida LGBTQ Bar, Leaving Four Dead
A high-speed pursuit through Tampa’s Ybor City ended when a fleeing driver plowed into the patio of Bradley’s on 7th, killing four and injuring more than a dozen.
Supreme Court Rejects Call To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
Without comment, the Supreme Court denied Kim Davis’ request to reconsider its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage.
The Center’s 28 Annual Women’s Event Gala
Photos by Jules Diaz Petta.
U.S. Supreme Court Sides With Trump Policy On Passport Gender Identification – But It’s Not The Final Ruling
Reversing Biden policy, passports will be restricted to only “male” and “female” markers, based on sex assigned at birth, while the legal challenge plays out.
Newark LGBTQ Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions For Its Fourth Year, Celebrating Queer BIPOC Storytellers
With submissions open through February, the fourth annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival continues its mission to uplift BIPOC voices in Newark and beyond.
The Okra Project’s Mutual Aid is Survival, Not Charity
How Executive Director Gabrielle Inès Souza and Program Director Max Rigano are scaling care for Black trans communities in a hostile climate.
The U.S. Supreme Court Meets Today To Consider Hearing Case That Could Take Down Same-Sex Marriage – What You Should Know
A county clerk was ordered to pay emotional distress damages to two men after refusing them a marriage license – she asked SCOTUS to review that decision, and to overturn marriage equality altogether.
Unrivaled Is Back (And Very Gay)
The off-season three-on-three basketball league is back for its second season and we couldn’t be happier.
These Kiwi Firefighters Accidentally Became Internet Icons With Their Charity Calendar
New Zealand’s first all-women firefighter calendar has raised $130,000 (and counting!) for breast cancer research—and lit up feeds in the process.
Erica Deuso Elected Pennsylvania’s First Openly Transgender Mayor
On a night of election “firsts” and Dems sweeping key races, Deuso won on a platform of community empowerment and creating positivity through respect and collaboration.
Pro-LGBTQ+ Candidates Rack Up Big Wins Across The Nation
In key mayoral and gubernatorial races, candidates with pro-LGBTQ+ platforms bested Republican opposition.
Boston Hotel Apologizes To Lesbian Couple Following Restroom Confrontation Over Gender
A state discrimination complaint led to a public apology and policy changes after a security guard accused one woman of being a man and forced the couple to leave.
Former Vice President, Dick Cheney, Dies at 84 – Architect Of The Iraq War Who Had A Few Breakthrough Moments
The former Republican VP leaves a dark and polarizing legacy, but notably supported his lesbian daughter, marriage equality, and voted for Kamala Harris over Trump.
Meow Mix NYC 30th Reunion
Photos by Marissa Fortugno.




