
This South African Bar Is A Rare Queer Diasporic Sanctuary, And You’re Invited
Artüro, based in Johannesburg, not only welcomes queer patrons, but celebrates them.

‘Betrayed And Devastated’: Trans Air Force Troops Denied Early Retirement Under New Policy
A sudden policy shift has upended the lives of veterans who served for over a decade, erasing retirement plans they’d already secured.

Federal Appeals Court Sides With Religious Ministry That Withdrew Job Offer To Lesbian In A Same-Sex Marriage
When World Vision learned that Aubry McMahon had a wife, the job offer was rescinded on the grounds that the customer service rep job was actually the job of a minister.

LezVolley Returns To Fire Island
The epic annual sapphic jock-fest and legendary afterparty is revamped, now fully inclusive and better than ever.

This Week In The W: Sex Toys, Salary Spills & Trade Thrills
It’s been a wild week in the WNBA.

Lesbian Couple’s Roadside Stop Turns Into Nightmare In Suspected Hate Crime
A quiet evening turned violent when a Black lesbian couple said they were attacked by armed white locals shouting racial slurs.

NYC Opens Nation’s First Homeless Shelter for Transgender People
Ace’s Place will provide shelter and supportive services to transgender and gender nonconforming people in a safe and dignified environment.

Reneé Rapp Says Her Dream Role Is Playing Olivia Benson’s Lover On ‘SVU’
Reneé Rapp has a very specific idea for how she’d join ‘Law & Order: SVU’.

Department Of Homeland Security To Restrict Visas Of Trans Athletes
With an eye to the 2028 Olympics, policies are being updated to prevent trans women from entering the U.S. to compete.

Lori Cannon, Pioneering LGBTQ+ Activist In Chicago, Dies At 74
From co-founding ACT UP Chicago to running a food pantry for those with HIV, Cannon’s legacy is one of radical care and relentless action.

Last Call To See Amy Sherald’s Exhibit At The Whitney
Michelle Obama’s portraitist pulled the exhibit from the Smithsonian in July, citing concern that her Trans Forming Liberty painting would be removed.

How I Explored Switzerland Without Breaking The Bank
Here are all our best tips for making the most of Switzerland during the peak tourist season.

Mae Martin’s New Netflix Thriller ‘Wayward’ Looks Creepy AF—And We’re In
Mae Martin trades punchlines for paranoia in this twisted tale of troubled teens, creepy woods, and Toni Collette at her most unhinged.

‘Sex and The City’ Reboot To End Just Like That
Franchise to wrap after 27 years with a two-part finale.

Your Gay Coffee Shop Order Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Whether you’re a fiery Aries or a dreamy Pisces, there’s a caffeinated fix to match your star-powered vibe.

Meet Jona Xiao, Marvel’s Newest Superhero Who Is Making History
The pansexual Chinese-American actress, athlete, and entrepreneur talked to GO about her journey from the flag football field to the Marvel Universe.

Ousted From Military For Being Trans, Space Force Officer’s Book Makes Defense Department Banned Book List
A collection of heartfelt essays by transgender troops is being yanked off the shelves by the government.

Neon Green Dildo Achieves WNBA Icon Status
Is that a technical or just technicolor silicone?

History Made As Cherry Vann Becomes First Woman And Lesbian Archbishop In Britain
A groundbreaking moment for Britain’s Anglican Church as Cherry Vann breaks barriers and a new chapter begins.

Florida AG Nails New Kind Of Stupid: Subpoenas Restaurant Over Drag Queen Show
Literally, doesn’t the state prosecutor have better things to do?

Lady Gaga Wears Trans Flag Sash At Mayhem Ball And Fans Feel The Love
With a glittering pink, blue, and white sash, Gaga turned a fashion moment into something much more.

Evidence Wraps Up In UK Tribunal Over Nurse Objecting To Trans Doc Using Changing Room
Sandie Peggie states that her issue is with NHS policy, and not with Dr Beth Upton personally.

All Of The Sapphic Celebrations From the Women’s Euro Final
The pitch erupted in sapphic soft launches following England’s victory in the Euro Cup Finals.

Budapest Mayor To Be Questioned By Hungarian Police Over June’s Wildly Successful Pride Parade
Gergely Karácsony is under criminal investigation for his role in organizing the biggest-ever Pride event in Hungary.

Republican AGs Ask NCAA To Strip Medals From Trans Athletes
Move comes on the heels of UPenn deal with Trump administration to scrub Lia Thomas’ titles.

As A Lesbian, I Love Women’s Bodies. So Why Is It So Hard To Love My Own?
When you’re queer, not only do people judge the way your body looks, they judge what it yearns for as well.

Want To Get Married At A Lucy Dacus Show? Now You Can
All you need is a marriage license, concert tickets, and someone you actually want to marry.

HHS To Withhold Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funds From Recipients Deemed Gender Ideology Extremists
RFK Jr. org is in step with Trump Admin’s Biological Truth propaganda.

Chappell Roan’s Latest Stunt Has Fans Convinced “The Subway” Is Coming
A string of public clues suggests Chappell Roan’s long-awaited single “The Subway” is finally about to drop.

Video Of The Day: Doechii’s Bag Is Basically A Memoir In Progress
Journals, ramen, and Audre Lorde—Doechii’s bag holds multitudes.

U.S Olympic and Paralympic Committee Bans Transgender Athletes
The ban complies with Trump’s executive order targeting trans athletes issued back in February.

Valley Girl Vocab: As If ‘Clueless’ Didn’t Shape Sapphic Vernacular
Queer femmes are still totally buggin’ over Cher Horowitz’s lesbian-coded diss tracks.

The Phoenix LGBTQ+ Film Festival Has Been Canceled Because…Trump
The cancellation is a wake-up call to defend LGBTQ+ spaces.

Sip On These Four Bespoke Summer Cocktails
Laura Pica, aka @boozy_bartender, has concocted three cocktails and one mocktail for GO readers!

K-pop Artist Cherry Comes Out As Transgender During Instagram Live
The singer’s announcement is sparking love and support from fans worldwide.

Video Of The Day: Lena Dunham Declares Hannah From ‘Girls’ Is A Lesbian Now
Turns out all that Brooklyn angst was just lesbian foreshadowing.