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Tryst Hospitality is Bringing Luxe LGBTQ+ Hotel to Chicago’s Northalsted

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (394+ words) Tryst Hospitality, a leader in luxury LGBTQ+ travel and nightlife, is bringing a new boutique gay hotel to Chicago's historic Northalsted neighborhood. The proposed property, The Tryst Chicago, promises to combine high-end design, community focus, and a lively nightlife hub…...

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gayety.com > spectrum-medical-phoenix-lgbtq-expansion-2026

Amid National Pressure on LGBTQ+ Care, Spectrum Medical Expands in Phoenix

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (627+ words) As debates over inclusive healthcare intensify nationwide, one Arizona provider is doubling down. Spectrum Medical Care Center, a nonprofit serving Arizona's LGBTQ+ community for more than three decades, announced a sweeping expansion set to roll out throughout 2026. The growth plan…...

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gayety.com > cheers-queers-sundance-2026-lgbtq-event

Cheers, Queers 2026: LGBTQ Filmmakers Defiant at Last Sundance in Park City

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (478+ words) As the snow settled on the final Sundance Film Festival in its historic Park City home, the queer cinematic community gathered for one last mountain toast. On Friday, Jan. 23, GLAAD, Frameline, and NewFest hosted the third annual "Cheers, Queers" celebration,…...

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gayety.com > audiochuck-1m-iyg-lgbtq-youth-indiana

Ashley Flowers and Audiochuck Donate $1M to Expand LGBTQ+ Youth Services

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (553+ words) The investment, announced Jan. 29, comes as LGBTQ+ youth across the state face increasing barriers to housing stability, mental health care, and basic support. Unlike restricted donations tied to narrow outcomes, the funding allows IYG to direct resources where they are…...

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gayety.com > moscow-court-charges-streaming-service-lgbtq-propaganda

Moscow Court Charges Streaming Services With LGBTQ+ ‘Propaganda’ as Russians Embrace ‘Heated Rivalry’

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (334+ words) A Moscow court has charged several major Russian streaming platforms with alleged violations of the country's sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ "propaganda" law, even as Russian audiences continue to flock to Heated Rivalry. Wink and Kinopoisk have each been fined at least four…...

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gayety.com > glaad-media-awards-2026-nominees-full-list

GLAAD Media Awards 2026: Full List of Nominees Across Film, TV, Music, Podcasts and More

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (500+ words) GLAAD has unveiled the nominees for the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, spotlighting 291 projects across more than 30 categories that shaped LGBTQ visibility throughout 2025. From buzzy new television series and prestige films to chart-topping musicians, viral podcasts, and hard-hitting journalism, this year's…...

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gayety.com > california-teachers-gender-identity-parent-notification-ruling

Federal Court Says California Teachers May Disclose Students’ Gender Identity to Parents

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (644+ words) A federal judge has ruled that California teachers may inform parents if a student expresses a gender identity at school that differs from official records, a decision that immediately sparked a legal showdown and reopened a long-running debate over parental…...

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gayety.com > kazakhstan-anti-lgbtq-propaganda-law

Kazakhstan Enacts Russian-Style Anti-LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda' Law, Prompting Global Alarm

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (561+ words) Kazakhstan has officially enacted a sweeping law banning what officials describe as LGBTQ+ "propaganda," a move that human rights advocates say marks a sharp turn away from democratic commitments and mirrors Russia's long-criticized crackdown on queer visibility. Under the new…...