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Swiss tennis player Mika Brunold has come out as gay, becoming only the second active male professional tennis player in...
12/16/2025

Swiss tennis player Mika Brunold has come out as gay, becoming only the second active male professional tennis player in the sport’s history to do so. In a late November Instagram post, the 21-year-old said he hopes his decision will help reduce stigma for LGBTQ athletes.

Jason Collins, the former NBA center who made history in 2013 as the league’s first openly gay active player, has reveal...
12/16/2025

Jason Collins, the former NBA center who made history in 2013 as the league’s first openly gay active player, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer.

Collins says he chose to go public for the same reasons he came out — to be honest about what he’s facing and to offer comfort to others dealing with serious illness. He is currently pursuing treatment and experimental therapies.

Le***an Rep. Julie Johnson is facing a high-stakes Democratic primary after former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of...
12/15/2025

Le***an Rep. Julie Johnson is facing a high-stakes Democratic primary after former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of the 2026 Senate race and announced a bid for the U.S. House. The move sets up a direct challenge to Johnson at a moment when redistricting has narrowed the number of safe Democratic seats in North Texas.

While Allred has previously supported LGBTQ nondiscrimination measures, his 2024 Senate campaign drew criticism from transgender advocates after he echoed Republican rhetoric on transgender athletes in sports while responding to attack ads from Sen. Ted Cruz. Johnson.

The primary carries significant stakes for LGBTQ representation in Congress as Democrats prepare for a crowded and closely watched race in Texas.

A Pennsylvania man is facing criminal charges after ripping down a Pride flag outside a candy shop in Doylestown. Survei...
12/15/2025

A Pennsylvania man is facing criminal charges after ripping down a Pride flag outside a candy shop in Doylestown. Surveillance video captured the incident, witnessed by two 10-year-olds who alerted authorities.

Police later identified the suspect as a 60-year-old man from nearby Montgomery County. The candy shop, Evolution Candy, has been targeted multiple times in recent years over its Pride flag, but the owners say they remain undeterred and have already replaced the flag.

Full Story: https://www.metroweekly.com/2025/12/10-year-olds-report-man-pride-flag-vandalism/

Jonathan Groff is the driving force behind the filmed Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, brin...
12/14/2025

Jonathan Groff is the driving force behind the filmed Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, bringing urgency and emotional clarity to a production that doesn’t always translate smoothly from stage to screen.

While the adaptation proves uneven at times, Groff’s performance consistently cuts through, anchoring the show’s backward-moving tale of ambition, friendship, and betrayal.

Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez round out the central trio in a revival that captures much of Sondheim’s bite, even when the film format falters. ★★★☆☆

Five major LGBTQ organizations have endorsed California State Sen. Scott Wiener in his run for Congress, pointing to his...
12/14/2025

Five major LGBTQ organizations have endorsed California State Sen. Scott Wiener in his run for Congress, pointing to his legislative record on HIV policy, LGBTQ protections, and gender-affirming care. Wiener is considered a frontrunner to succeed Nancy Pelosi, who is retiring after nearly 40 years in Congress.

Full story: https://www.metroweekly.com/2025/12/lgbtq-groups-endorse-scott-wiener-congress/

Equality PAC has endorsed New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher in his run for Congress. The openly gay Democrat is...
12/14/2025

Equality PAC has endorsed New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher in his run for Congress. The openly gay Democrat is seeking to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in Manhattan’s 12th Congressional District and recently shattered a state fundraising record.

The National LGBTQ Task Force is bringing its flagship Creating Change conference to Washington, D.C., in January 2026, ...
12/14/2025

The National LGBTQ Task Force is bringing its flagship Creating Change conference to Washington, D.C., in January 2026, as LGBTQ rights face renewed attacks under the Trump administration. Registration is now open through Dec. 22.

Today was an “excavating the storage archives day” with our new archivist Walker. Some of what we unearthed: Post-MAL 19...
12/13/2025

Today was an “excavating the storage archives day” with our new archivist Walker. Some of what we unearthed: Post-MAL 1998 and pre-MAL 1999. Slightly enhanced because we were on newsprint back then and they’re a bit faded. More to come!

Seattle is moving ahead with its World Cup “Pride Match” on June 26, even though the game will feature Iran and Egypt --...
12/12/2025

Seattle is moving ahead with its World Cup “Pride Match” on June 26, even though the game will feature Iran and Egypt -- two nations with anti-gay laws. Both governments have objected to FIFA, demanding the Pride branding be dropped, but Seattle officials say the match will go forward as planned.

Full story: https://www.metroweekly.com/2025/12/seattle-world-cup-pride-match/

Capital Pride is changing its 2026 dates. Organizers say the new weekend provides a safer space for the community while ...
12/11/2025

Capital Pride is changing its 2026 dates. Organizers say the new weekend provides a safer space for the community while avoiding conflicts with Trump's birthday events. The parade takes place on June 20, with the festival and concert on June 21. Registration is now open.

Full story:
https://www.metroweekly.com/2025/12/capital-pride-moves-to-june-20-21/

The Trump administration deadnamed Admiral Rachel Levine during the federal shutdown, removing her legal name from her o...
12/11/2025

The Trump administration deadnamed Admiral Rachel Levine during the federal shutdown, removing her legal name from her official HHS portrait and replacing it with her pre-transition one. Critics and former officials call the move unprecedented, politically motivated, and an “act of bigotry.”

Read the full story: https://www.metroweekly.com/2025/12/hhs-deadnames-rachel-levine/

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