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Out is an outlet for the most prominent voices of the LGBT community, many of whom express opinions on culture, politics, gay news, and more on Out.com. Read the latest op-eds from gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals like Michael Musto, Jesse Archer, Christopher Glazek, Michael Lucas, and more. Discover breaking gay news about topics important to the gay community such as legislation related to adoption, marriage equality, and hate crimes. Find out developments related to prominent LGBTs like Nate Silver, Barney Frank, Perez Hilton, Tammy Baldwin, Janet Mock, and more.

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Voices

Why Halloween is a vital day in gay history

Opinion: The costume-centric celebration gave permission for queer people to express themselves. And 55 years ago, it also marked the opening of the UpStairs Lounge in New Orleans, notes the creators of The Fire UpStairs podcast.

Filipp Danil
Voices

This Russian gay couple deserves U.S. refuge, not persecution

Opinion: Edafe Okporo, founder of Refuge America, calls out the "deep hypocrisy" of how America treats LGBTQ+ refugees.

Tristan Schukraft National PrEP Day
Voices

Why I created National PrEP Day

Opinion: Tristan Schukraft, the CEO of MISTR, wants to get 10,000 new people on the HIV-prevention medication — and end the epidemic for good.

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News

​The 'dark days' return: Over 200 arrested at NYC gay cruising site

The Amtrak Police Department's targeting of a Penn Station cruising site has prompted outcry from the New York region's out elected leaders.

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Voices

Go Ask Alex: I hate hot gay men. No one notices me! What do I do?

Columnist Alexander Cheves offers advice to a gay man envious of those who have "an easy time getting dates or sex."

Straight Nonsense: Everyone needs to take some court-ordered time away from social media
Voices

Straight Nonsense: Quit Charlie Kirk doomscrolling and log off for your own sanity

Opinion: It's OK to log off from the straight nonsense; it does wonders for the brain.

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Malcolm Gladwell turns on trans athletes, says he was 'cowed' into support

The Outliers author said he was "cowed" into supporting trans women in sports, prompting accusations that he's changing with the political winds.

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Voices

Forget the 'stunts'—what happened to Lil Nas X is terrifying

Opinion: Mental illness in Black people is criminalized, and Lil Nas X being thrown to the ground and arrested is no laughing matter, Mey Rude writes.

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Voices

Anger at male cheerleaders reveals what conservatives really think about women

Opinion: Conservatives are freaking out about two Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders. Their whining reveals their true misogyny.

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Voices

Go Ask Alex: My partner lost his sex drive after we committed. Now what?

Columnist Alexander Cheves gives advice for being in a relationship with avoidant types.

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Voices

Law Roach isn't being mean enough on 'Project Runway'

Opinion: Everyone needs to stop clutching their pearls every time a Black queer judge gives criticism.

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Voices

Go Ask Alex: I'm pansexual and autistic. How do I date and have great sex?

Columnist Alexander Cheves shares dating advice to a queer and neurodivergent reader.

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Voices

Pete Buttigieg's betrayal of trans people will cost the Democratic Party

Opinion: By parroting conservatives on sports "fairness," the former secretary of Transportation shouldn't be surprised if trans people and their allies abandon Democrats.

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News & Opinion

Go Ask Alex: I'm 36, disabled, and ignored on gay apps. How do I find guys?

Columnist Alexander Cheves advises an Aussie with albinism how to find queer love and community (and ditch the discriminatory spaces).

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Politics

No, Trump is not 'Daddy': a queer explainer

Do Republican men know how horny and gay the term "Daddy" is?

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News & Opinion

Why 'The Bear' is queerer than it seems

There are no out LGBTQ+ characters on FX's hit show about restaurant workers. But a central theme resonates with queer viewers.

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Television

Tiny Chef is a queer icon—and he needs our help

The award-winning show about a sassy stop-motion chef has been canceled — but there's a movement to save him.

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Film

Why HBO's 'Enigma' is a must-see doc for trans young people

Zackary Drucker's new documentary examines the lives of two trans women who took very different paths to survival, and offers a path forward for all of us.

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News & Opinion

​Former Out editor: Rainbow capitalism is over

And maybe that's a good thing, Aaron Hicklin argues in a guest essay published in The New York Times.

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News & Opinion

Dear straight people: Stop identifying as tops and bottoms

To separate the term "bottom" from its anal sex meaning is to erase its gay history, this writer argues.