T/lgbt

  1. Jewel Thais-Williams, Whose Nightclub Celebrated ‘Queer Black Joy,’ Dies at 86 U.S., Today

    Catch One, which she opened in Los Angeles in 1973 in the face of local animosity, became a glittering sanctuary for a largely shunned community.

  2. Where to Be Female, Bohemian and Free in 1890s Paris? Books, July 15

    In “The Club,” Jennifer Dasal investigates a refuge for (some) expat artists in the City of Light.

  3. How ‘Gay’ Became an Identity in Art Arts, July 12

    Two groundbreaking exhibitions in Chicago explore the shift in portrayals of same-sex attraction. They are being staged at a fraught moment.

  4. The Surprising Presence in ‘The Gospel at Colonus’ Theater, July 9

    In this revival at Little Island, the singer and pastor Kim Burrell shares the stage with a team of queer artists.

  5. ‘A Single Man,’ a Classic Gay Novel, Becomes a Ballet Arts, July 4

    Artists including the musician John Grant have collaborated to find feelings beyond the words of Christopher Isherwood’s 1964 book. Occasionally, they succeed.

  6. Have Gay Rights Gone Too Far, or Not Far Enough? Opinion, July 1

    Readers offer strong, sharply varied responses to Andrew Sullivan’s guest essay.

  7. In Three Off Broadway Shows, They’re Coming Out and Out and Out Theater, July 1

    Several recent productions have featured a range of L.G.B.T.Q. stories, from strained familial relationships to self-discovery via Disney cosplay.

  8. I Let My Parents Down to Set Myself Free Opinion, June 30

    I had to cut off my conservative parents after I came out of the closet. But I wish I didn’t have to.

  9. Police Officers Protest Pride After Being Barred From Marching With Guns New York, June 29

    An L.G.B.T.Q. officers’ group had been barred from New York City’s Pride March since 2021. This year, organizers said they could participate only if they left their weapons at home.

  10. In 1975, Gay Moms Rarely Got Custody. So She Took Her Child Underground. U.S., June 29

    Facing a court system that often saw gay parents as unfit, Georgette DuBois stole her daughter, Kara, from her estranged husband. She called it a miracle, but it didn’t feel like one to Kara.

  11. Trump Cuts Threaten L.G.B.T.Q. Senior Centers: ‘This Is About People’ New York, June 29

    The funding cuts, aimed at programs that deal with diversity and gender, pose a danger to organizations in New York City that are also losing corporate sponsors.

  12. New York City Pride March Arrives Amid Growing National Backlash New York, June 29

    As millions gather on Sunday for America’s largest Pride parade, the L.G.B.T.Q. community is increasingly concerned about the pushback against transgender people.

  13. Chinese Police Detain Dozens of Writers Over Gay Erotic Online Novels World, June 28

    The genre known as Boys’ Love, stories written mostly by and for straight women, has been in the authorities’ sights for years.

  14. Budapest Pride Parade Will Go On Despite Orban’s Ban. How Will He Respond? World, June 28

    Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party enacted the ban, trying to create a dilemma for the opposition leader. Now it is the government that faces a tough choice.

  15. Diana Oh, Passionate Voice for Queer Liberation in Theater, Dies at 38 Theater, June 27

    Mx. Oh’s politically provocative and often playful works, including the Off Broadway production “{my lingerie play},” asserted the right to be oneself while having fun.

  16. Overlooked No More: Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Whose Camera Sought a Truer Image of Black Men Obituaries, June 27

    He was a pioneering figure in Black British art whose rebellious, symbol-rich images explored race, queerness, desire and spirituality.

  17. Justices Let Parents Opt Children Out of Classes With L.G.B.T.Q. Storybooks U.S., June 27

    Maryland parents have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that stories with gay and transgender themes are discussed, the court ruled.

  18. These L.G.B.T.Q. Figures Forever Changed U.S. History U.S., June 26

    They helped advance the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning people through legislation, legal challenges or fiery advocacy.

  19. How the Gay Rights Movement Radicalized, and Lost Its Way Opinion, June 26

    In the decade after the Supreme Court decision about same-sex marriage, the lesbian and gay movement has radicalized.

  20. 10 Years of Marriage Equality: ‘With the Stroke of a Pen,Our Lives Changed Completely’ Style, June 26

    A decade after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, we asked people from across the country to share stories of what the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges has meant to them.

  21. Before Same-Sex Marriage Was U.S. Law, They Said ‘I Do’ in Massachusetts U.S., June 25

    The couples who exchanged vows in May 2004 helped usher in a period of profound change, leading to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.

  22. Pride Flags Slashed at an Atlanta L.G.B.T.Q. Landmark Video, June 24

    Authorities were considering hate crime charges after a group of young men tore Pride flags at a rainbow crosswalk in Atlanta on Tuesday.

  23. Reveling in the Queerness of Nature Opinion, June 24

    I celebrate Pride month by going for a walk because nature is exuberantly queer.

  24. Roll Back Legal Same-Sex Marriage? Republicans Are Getting It Wrong. Opinion, June 22

    The cultural winds have shifted on many issues, but Republican voters are not clamoring to unravel same-sex marriage rights.

  25. Is Donald Trump an Antagonist or Champion of the Gay Community? Style, June 21

    Gay backers of Donald Trump say he is blind to sexuality. Not everyone agrees.

  26. We’ve Reached Rainbow Capitalism’s End Opinion, June 20

    The era of corporate allyship with the L.G.B.T. community is over. Maybe that’s a good thing.

  27. The Supreme Court Fails to See Transgender Teens Opinion, June 19

    The retrenchment on transgender rights is fueled by fear: fear of the future, fear of unfamiliar concepts, fear of not knowing one’s child.

  28. The MAGA Fight Over Iran, and a Critical Ruling on Transgender Youth Care The Headlines, June 19

    Plus, a bidding frenzy over David Lynch’s espresso machine.

  29. Trump impulsa que las personas abiertamente trans queden fuera del ejército En español, January 28

    También ordenó al Pentágono cancelar los programas de diversidad, reincorporar a miembros del servicio despedidos por negarse a recibir la vacuna contra la covid y crear un nuevo sistema de defensa antimisiles.

  30. Trump Moves Toward Pushing Openly Transgender People Out of Military Washington, January 28

    The president also ordered the Pentagon to end diversity programs, reinstate many service members dismissed for refusing the coronavirus vaccine and create a new missile defense system.

  31. Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. Finds Science, August 6

    A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic.

  32. A Wild Ride From ‘Dilettante’ to Director Styles, April 11

    Theda Hammel wasn’t always sure her varied résumé would include “Stress Positions,” her directorial debut.

  33. How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against It Investigative, August 20

    Over the years, Mr. DeSantis embraced and exploited his Ivy League credentials. Now he is reframing his experiences at Yale and Harvard to wage a vengeful political war.

  34. Teen Girls Report Record Levels of Sadness, C.D.C. Finds Science, February 13

    Adolescent girls reported high rates of sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence, as did teenagers who identified as gay or bisexual.

  35. Ron DeSantis Stokes the Flames Interactive, January 23

    It has been a busy month for the Florida governor as he stokes divisive cultural issues.

  36. The ‘Golden Gays’ Return to the Stage in the Philippines Foreign, January 4

    They formed a community meant to support and shelter gay people who had been cast aside by society. Decades later, they are still living together, hosting pageants to help make ends meet.

  37. Anthony Fauci Quietly Shocked Us All Op Ed, December 31

    An ACT UP veteran remembers the doctor’s AIDS legacy.

  38. Personal Stories About Coming Out Letters, December 29

    Readers are moved by a column by Charles Blow and offer their own experiences. Also: Santos’s lies; Covid in China; digital payments; ableist language.

  39. Florida Lawmaker Charged With Pandemic Aid Fraud National, December 8

    State Representative Joe Harding, a sponsor of the law that critics have called “Don’t Say Gay,” is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in loans.

  40. F.D.A. Considering New Approach to Blood Donation by Gay and Bisexual Men Science, November 30

    The agency may put in place a personalized risk assessment to replace the current prohibition on men who have had sex with men in the previous three months.

  41. The Democrats Should Run ____ in 2024 Letters, November 24

    Readers add to Frank Bruni’s list of possible candidates. Also: A gay marriage bill; funding Covid vaccines.

  42. Your Tuesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Deadly Earthquake N Y T Now, November 21

    Plus Iranian players protest at the World Cup and “Neighbours” will start filming again.

  43. Using the Word ‘Queer’ Instead of ‘Gay’ Letters, November 13

    Readers respond to a column by Pamela Paul. Also: Pandemic preparedness; regulating media; the need for unions.

  44. ‘Not Again’: A Weary Europe Greets Monkeypox With a Touch of Fatalism Foreign, May 25

    With war raging in Ukraine, and the coronavirus still circulating, many in Europe say they have bigger worries than monkeypox. Some organizations, however, have raised concerns about stigma.