Day: August 6, 2025

Aug 06
Trans Men in Sports Redefine Masculinity, One Race and Obstacle at a Time

As debates over transgender athletes rage on, trans men like Charlie Hoskins and Clayton Jay Reeves are carving out space in the sporting world, challenging not just physical barriers—but the very concept of masculinity. While political focus has often fallen on trans women in sport, these two athletes offer an underrepresented view: that of trans […]

Aug 06
Drag Superstar Alaska Engaged to Longtime Partner on Her Grandmother’s 90th Birthday

Drag Race icon Alaska Thunderfk has announced her engagement to longtime partner Matthew Herrmann, with the surprise proposal taking place during a family celebration in her hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 breakout star and All Stars 2 winner shared the joyful news on Instagram, showing off her engagement ring with […]

Aug 06
Gay Fitness Model Arrested After Estranged Husband Found Dead in NYC

Donald Zieben-Hood, a gay fitness model, has been arrested following the tragic death of his estranged husband, personal trainer and influencer Jacob Zieben-Hood, who was found with multiple stab wounds in their Harlem apartment. Zieben-Hood, 32, was taken into custody on August 3 and charged with burglary, criminal contempt, and weapons possession, according to NBC […]

Aug 06
LinkedIn Removes Trans Protections in Quiet Policy Shift

LinkedIn has quietly eliminated explicit protections for transgender users from its hate speech policy, joining a growing trend of major corporations stepping back from LGBTQIA+ inclusion and safety. The move, first identified by digital watchdog Open Terms Archive, involved the removal of a clause banning the misgendering and deadnaming of transgender individuals — a policy […]

Aug 06
Trans Non-Binary Star Nikki Hiltz Claims Sixth National Title in 1500m, Eyes World Championships

Trans non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz has secured their sixth consecutive national title in the 1500m, continuing a remarkable streak at the USA Track and Field National Championships on 2 August. This victory marks their third outdoor title in the event and a moment of celebration for the athlete, who first came out as trans and […]