Zhao, a paraplegic man from Jilin, was sentenced to serve his sentence in Siping Prison on January 15, 2009 for robbery and attempted murder. He tested positive for HIV antibodies in prison in June 2011. Zhao and his family believed that the prison management had problems that led to his infection, and filed an administrative…

Premier long-métrage du réalisateur Andy Vallentine, A l’horizon (titre original The Mattachine Family) raconte le parcours d’un trentenaire gay confronté à sa quête de paternité. Un film touchant et sincère, aux accents de vécu personnel. Résumé de A l’horizon (The Mattachine Family) : Thomas (incarné par le séduisant Nico Tortorella), photographe trentenaire, a consacré sa…

Depuis plus de dix ans, Noel Alejandro a su se faire un nom dans l’univers du cinéma, en s’imposant comme un réalisateur unique en son genre. Ses débuts, marqués par des courts-métrages parfois perçus comme du cinéma X gay d’auteur, l’ont progressivement conduit à un statut de cinéaste reconnu. Sa carrière s’est enrichie d’œuvres éclectiques…

Jenny Blake Isabella, the creator of DC Comics’ Black Lightning, has publicly come out as transgender. She shared this news in a blog post on her personal website, where she also addressed questions from fans. While she prefers to be called Jenny, Isabella clarified that she doesn’t view her previous name, Tony Isabella, as a…

According to the Prison Policy Initiative, LGBTQ+ individuals face arrest rates more than double those of their straight counterparts, with lesbian and bisexual women being over four times more likely to be arrested than straight women. Additionally, one in six transgender people have experienced incarceration at some point in their lives. Tony Vick is currently…

The last independent ruler, or kabaka, of the Buganda kingdom—now part of Uganda—was King Mwanga II, who has been a central figure in a propaganda battle since his reign began in 1884. Known for his relationships with both male and female lovers, critics have labeled him a deranged, murderous deviant, while supporters portray him as…

Science is making significant strides in cancer research, particularly through studies related to HIV/AIDS, which have historically received funding from U.S. grants. However, recent decisions by Trump to suspend this funding pose challenges. Despite this setback, promising discoveries continue to emerge weekly, including a recent breakthrough that suggests a precursor to vitamin K could serve…

New Year’s is a time for celebration, but it also serves as a moment for significant transformation. On January 1, 1965, the queer community hosted a party that would profoundly alter perceptions of gays and lesbians worldwide. Interestingly, this event was supported by some unexpected allies: straight ministers. Jallen Rix’s 2013 documentary, Lewd and Lascivious:…

This is a snippet from Lucas F.W. Wilson’s latest book, Shame-Sex Attraction, which features narratives from individuals who have survived conversion therapy. Released just last week by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, you can find it at Bookshop.org. The collection includes 17 personal essays, with this section detailing Wilson’s experiences in group conversion therapy at Liberty University. “What…

Just days after marriage equality was enacted in Thailand, the national health ministry announced that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would be included in the free health services available to Thai citizens. On Monday, Thailand’s Public Health Ministry allocated 145.63 million baht to the National Health Security Office for HRT, according to the Bangkok Post. This…

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has officially signed a bill that expands the state’s hate crime legislation to include sexual orientation and gender identity, along with a companion bill that updates sentencing guidelines for hate crimes. Originally, the 1988 ethnic intimidation law only covered religion, ethnicity, and race. The new legislation broadens this scope to…

Will Orville Peck, the gay country singer, don one of his iconic face masks during his Broadway debut this spring? That’s the question fans are buzzing about after it was announced that he will step in for Adam Lambert as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starting in March. “Leave your troubles…