Local, Regional, and International News of Interest
Local Richmond Organizations
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The Social Security Administration is now processing survivor’s benefits claims for ALL surviving same-sex partners and spouses who were barred from marriage, regardless of whether they had applied for those benefits in the past. For a full explanation and a series of Q&As, log into ssa.gov/people/lgbtq/couples.html.
Activism and LGBTQ Support
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Metro Weekly
- Scouting America Sues Queer Scout in Trademark Fight March 13, 2026
- Kenyan Men Get 15 Years for Robbing and Assaulting Gay Victims March 12, 2026
- Pelosi, Garcia Among Lawmakers Honored at AIDSWatch March 12, 2026
- San Antonio Man Sentenced to 200 Years for Grindr Murders March 12, 2026
- Trump Demands Anti-Trans Measures Be Added to SAVE Act March 12, 2026
- Gavin Newsom Supports Trans Rights, But Not in Sports March 12, 2026
- Karim Diané Talks About Playing Star Trek’s First Gay Klingon March 11, 2026
- Pixar Executive Explains Why LGBTQ Content Was Cut From Elio March 11, 2026
- Review: The Choral Buries a Compelling Gay Love Story March 11, 2026
- French Man Gets 25 Years for Murder of 70-Year-Old Gay Man March 11, 2026
Queerty*
Queerty
- What happened to Narciso Rodriguez, the gay designer of Carolyn Bessette’s wedding dress? March 13, 2026
- I’m an older man now, but I’m still only attracted to twinks. Is that weird? March 13, 2026
- Meet the “twin cousins” who discovered they’re both gay & turned their bond into a hit podcast March 13, 2026
- Queerty Crossword: March 13, 2026 March 13, 2026
- New study reveals the US states with the biggest d*cks March 13, 2026
- Epstein’s accountant just connected the scandal to Tr*mp and the DOJ is screwed March 13, 2026
- Patrick Wilson’s latest sweaty muscle selfie is conjuring up memories of this gay-for-pay role March 12, 2026
- Pro hockey player Carly Jackson on stopping pucks, 16-hour Call of Duty marathons & her first gay boyfriend March 12, 2026
- PHOTOS: Gus Kenworthy, David Archuleta, Valentina & all the fiercest fits at the 2026 Queerties Awards March 12, 2026
- The first gay representation at the Oscars can be found in this classic film noir March 12, 2026
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Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News
- Adolescentes trans en Ecuador podrán cambiar datos en su cédula, pero con condicionamientos March 13, 2026
- Gay Cameroonian immigrant will be freed from ICE detention — for now March 13, 2026
- Laverne Cox, Liza Minnelli among authors with new books March 13, 2026
- Gaga, Cardi B, and more to grace D.C. stages this spring March 13, 2026
- Remembering Jesse Jackson March 13, 2026
- ‘Are you on PrEP?’ March 12, 2026
- Bowser appoints first nonbinary person to Cabinet-level position March 12, 2026
- Top EU court issues landmark transgender rights ruling March 12, 2026
- Senegalese lawmakers approve bill to further criminalize homosexuality March 12, 2026
- Spring’s best in queer TV and film March 12, 2026