T/lgbt

  1. A Daily Pill to Prevent S.T.I.s? It May Work, Scientists Say. Science, July 18

    A common antibiotic, doxycycline, greatly reduced cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia when taken every day, a study found.

  2. Why This Star of Georgian Film Isn’t Showing His New Movie in Georgia Culture, July 18

    The director Levan Akin is worried that his latest film, “Crossing,” will inflame tensions around L.G.B.T. visibility in the post-Soviet nation.

  3. How Trump Dominated His Own Party on a New G.O.P. Platform Politics, July 18

    Donald Trump and his team displayed a ruthless efficiency in the process of making a platform, confiscating delegates’ cellphones and stifling dissent and even debate.

  4. The Lost Art of Mummy Smuggling Book Review, July 17

    In “Women in the Valley of the Kings,” Kathleen Sheppard introduces us to a group of 19th-century archaeologists who changed the field forever.

  5. California Becomes the First State to Ban Student Gender Notification Policies National, July 16

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prevents educators from having to notify parents if their child asks to switch names or pronouns.

  6. Richard Simmons, Gay Icon? Styles, July 15

    In an era of high machismo and casual homophobia, he was a cheerleader for self-acceptance.

  7. A Pioneering New York Rabbi Says Goodbye to Her L.G.B.T.Q. Congregation Metro, July 13

    Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, the senior rabbi at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in Manhattan, is retiring at a challenging time for the gay rights movement.

  8. For L.G.B.T.Q. People, Moving to Friendlier States Comes With a Cost Business, July 11

    Laws targeting gender-affirming care have uprooted thousands. But places that are more supportive can also be more expensive.

  9. A Queer Mountain Lion Leaps From the Page to the Little Island Stage Culture, July 10

    Henry Hoke’s 2023 novel, “Open Throat,” narrated by an animal in peril in the Hollywood Hills, is adapted for a staged reading.

  10. Think of This Book as the Best Dinner Party in the World Book Review, July 9

    Stacey D’Erasmo’s exploration of sustained creativity, “The Long Run,” is poignant, exhilarating and full of wise advice from lives well lived.

  11. The Track Star Knew He Was Gay. Now Everyone Else Does. Foreign, July 8

    Trey Cunningham said friends and peers reacted to his decision to come out with a shrug. He wishes the same was true for other men in elite sports.

  12. Reynaldo Rivera Brings the Underground Into the Gallery Culture, July 5

    This artist’s indispensable archive of queer and Latino life on display at MoMA PS1 leaves us intoxicated by the energy of a world too long under the radar.

  13. Cómo el hijo de Tom Hanks inspiró un meme racista en internet En español, July 4

    Cuando Chet Hanks utilizó por primera vez la frase “verano de chico blanco”, parecía que lo hacía con ironía. Ahora los supremacistas blancos y otros grupos de odio se han apropiado de ella en todo el mundo.

  14. Bruce Bastian, a Founder of WordPerfect, Is Dead at 76 Obits, July 2

    A favorite of early personal computer users, his company was eventually overtaken by Microsoft Word. He later came out as gay and became an L.G.B.T.Q. activist.

  15. John Waters’s Baltimore Travel, July 1

    The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city.

  16. A Wave of Pride Lights Up New York City Metro, June 30

    The New York City Pride March, now in its 54th year, attracted tens of thousands in Manhattan. It was interrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

  17. Pabllo Vittar, la popular drag queen de Brasil, está lista para conquistar el mundo En español, June 30

    Según diversas métricas, Pabllo Vittar se ha convertido en la drag queen más exitosa del mundo. Tiene tres discos de platino, su propia línea de moda y récords brasileños en Spotify.

  18. The World’s Next Big Drag Queen Is Brazilian Foreign, June 30

    Pabllo Vittar has become an A-list pop star and L.G.B.T.Q. activist in Brazil. Can she conquer the world?

  19. The Angst and the Joy of Celebrating Pride Month in a Small Town Metro, June 30

    In New York’s suburban and rural communities, where L.G.B.T.Q. people can feel more isolated, Pride events often hold special meaning.

  20. A History of ‘Shade,’ Illuminated in The Times’s Pages Insider, June 29

    A brief account of the evolution of the word shade, whether you’re seeking it this summer … or throwing it.

  21. Finding Belonging on the Sidelines of Pride Op Ed, June 29

    An alternative photographic history of the Pride march shows that real belonging starts in the crowd, where people find refuge and community.

  22. Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign Foreign, June 28

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.

  23. Overlooked No More: Otto Lucas, ‘God in the Hat World’ Obits, June 28

    His designs made it onto the covers of fashion magazines and onto the heads of celebrities like Greta Garbo. His business closed after he died in a plane crash.

  24. Volcanoes, Vines, Freedom: Exploring Gay-Friendly Lanzarote Travel, June 28

    A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind.

  25. On Pride Weekend, the Stonewall Visitor Center Opens Metro, June 28

    The center marks the history of the Stonewall Inn and the uprising there in 1969 that inspired a new era of gay activism.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Ron DeSantis Stokes the Flames Interactive, January 23

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

  30. 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.

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

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

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. ‘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.