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Pete Hegseth speaking at a podium at the US Army War college alongside makeup artist brush tool kit
Politics

Pete Hegseth's makeup man cave exposes the hyper-masculinity myth

Opinion: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon makeup suite reveals the irony of hyper-masculinity, exposing how bravado meets bronzer and even the loudest MAGA warriors rely on eyeliner.

‘Fk the L, I’m going to the Q:’ JoJo Siwa opens up about her sexuality
ComingOut

JoJo Siwa comes out as queer on 'Celebrity Big Brother UK'

"F**k the 'L,' I’m going to the 'Q'!"

Comedian James Tom just came out as trans
ComingOut

Comedian James Tom comes out with new name after experiencing Grindr and Fire Island ​

“Testosterone allowed me to access a latent desire for men that had likely always existed, but felt impossible to realize as a ‘woman,'" James Tom wrote.

Gatekeeper Adrian
Voices

This Black queer artist is painting their vision for an inclusive trans utopia

With a paintbrush in one hand and a camera in the other, Gatekeeper Adrian is on a mission to reimagine what it means to be seen as Black, trans, and queer in today’s world.

Nico Tortorella reverts to cisgender pronouns after infertility struggles
Celebrities

Nico Tortorella reverts to cisgender pronouns after infertility struggles

"I feel like a man more than I ever have in my life right now," he said.

OUT MAGAZINE photo gallery San Francisco Folsom Festival 2024 Kink Leather Bondage SM public play Chantis Parks photographer
Photography

44 mouthwatering pics from Folsom Street Fair 2024

Plus, Out interviews photographer Chantis Parks about his work and personal connection to this legendary event.

transgender flag giant billowing LGBTQ parade many people carrying
Voices

I'm a trans teen, not a mental illness

Overcoming societal misconceptions and the medicalization of trans identity, Scar Rulien writes that being a trans teen isn't defined by suffering or mental illness but by the joy of living authentically.

Us the Duo's Carissa Rae Martin reclaims her coming out: “I am proud to be queer”
ComingOut

Us the Duo's Carissa Rae Martin reclaims her coming out: “I am proud to be queer”

Carissa Rae Martin embracing her queer identity shows that we evolve and learn more about our true selves each day.

happylesbians
Identities

Reclaiming lesbian: Why the label ISN'T problematic & we love saying it!

Two proud lesbians take on the most complicated debates around the L word and explain why they will never give it up.

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Non-topics

Vivian Wilson says everything about her father, Elon Musk, is a scam

This trans activist isn’t just calling out her father — she’s burning his whole image to the ground.

Reflection of smiling young transgender woman applying blusher on chin while doing makeup in domestic bathroom mirror
Voices

Ask Auntie: To pass or not to pass? The trans tightrope we walk

Grab a martini, darling. Let’s talk about it.
What is solosexuality and how common is it?
Identities

What is solosexuality and how common is it?

Self pleasure really is all the rage.

CeCe Telfer Black trans track athlete 2028 LA Summer Olympics starting lineup
Voices

Meet the Black trans athlete aiming for gold at the 2028 L.A. Olympics

In a world that seeks to exclude her, CeCé Telfer is on a courageous journey to become the first Black trans-Olympic runner.

Tarek Ali
Voices

Transforming childhood taunts to adult triumphs

Childhood taunts can shape our identity and influence how we navigate the world as adults. But why do these memories linger and impact us so deeply? Award-winning podcaster Tarek Ali shares his journey.
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Photography

Jane Hilton's 'Cowboys & Queens' celebrates the modern American dream

Organized by The Little Black Gallery London, Jane Hilton's Cowboys & Queens opens March 27 at the Freyboy Art Salon in Las Vegas.

Meet the queer icons who are the Real Nasty Pigs of New York

Meet the queer icons who are the Real Nasty Pigs of New York

Take a sneak peek as these iconic New Yorkers get downright nasty to help Nasty Pig celebrate 30 years of queer sexual positivity.

adult siblings parent disagree kitchen table
Voices

How to love a family that votes against your identity

How do we reconcile love with differing ideologies? A powerful journey from ignorance to acceptance, navigating family dynamics and personal identity in the face of conflicting beliefs.

Taha Arshad self portrait happy social media live stream concept
Voices

How this queer content creator challenges norms with humor

Can laughter and social change coexist? Taha Arshad is using humor to navigate adversity and spark change.

Joelle Bayaa Uzuri Espeut Program Director Normal Anomaly Initiative
Voices

Celebrating Black trans joy during and beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month draws to a close, The Normal Anomaly Initiative's Joelle Bayaa-Uzuri Espeut writes that visibility and representation for Black transgender individuals must be celebrated and amplified beyond June.

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Voices

A quest to improve my mental health and find my breath

A mental health and recovery advocate revisits the obstacles faced along their path to better mental health.