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
- AIDS 2026: HIV Science Advances as Global Funding Collapses August 16, 2026
- Eugene Vindman Erupts in Clash Over Anti-Trans Vote August 16, 2026
- Two Former NBA Players Troll WNBA With Anti-Trans Stunt August 16, 2026
- Trans People Can Apply for Up to $2,500 in Transition Aid August 16, 2026
- Florida Gets a Green Light to Crack Down on Drag August 15, 2026
- Review: ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’ Strikes a Timely Chord August 15, 2026
- Review: ‘The End of Oak Street’ Takes a Bite Out of Suburbia August 15, 2026
- Colorado Man Charged in Anti-Gay Road-Rage Shooting August 14, 2026
- Homophobic Texts Target 2 Florida Congressional Candidates August 13, 2026
- Rehoboth Beach Bar Fined Twice for Anti-Trans Discrimination August 13, 2026
Queerty*
Queerty
- Out Prime Minister Rob Jetten kisses fiancé Nicolás Keenan at Hockey World Cup August 17, 2026
- I’m a bicurious guy interested in checking out a gay resort. Will there be expectations? August 17, 2026
- Karoline Leavitt’s WH exit takes a messy turn after she ignites fresh speculation over Tr*mp’s health & diaper rumors August 17, 2026
- Queerty Crossword: Aug. 17, 2026 August 17, 2026
- Russell T. Davies shares his honest take on Heated Rivalry & the shifting landscape of queer storytelling August 16, 2026
- Rosie O’Donnell on coming out: “It’s not an easy life. But it’s a true life” August 16, 2026
- Airport chair-ography, Michael Doherty’s hose, & Bev’s blowOUT wig August 16, 2026
- Brandon Hines talks flag football, smothering receivers & why “Will Truman” changed his life August 16, 2026
- A deceitful Dom, cocky co-workers & a best friend’s evil ex: Gays reveal their most toxic crushes August 16, 2026
- DaveyWavey’s iconic videos are almost old enough to vote: Remembering the ’00s queer internet pioneer August 16, 2026
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Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News
- PHOTOS: Nellie’s Drag Brunch August 17, 2026
- Remembering Barbara ‘Boo’ Price, a pioneering force in women’s music August 17, 2026
- ‘Maddie’s Secret’ defies campy expectations August 17, 2026
- Bros + romance + fantasy = ‘Bromantasy.’ August 15, 2026
- National tour of ‘The Notebook’ retains its tearjerking power August 15, 2026
- Live music drag cabaret set for Shaw’s Tavern August 14, 2026
- Calendar: August 14-20 August 14, 2026
- Comings & Goings August 14, 2026
- Beloved pastor, AIDS activist Rainey Cheeks dies at 74 August 14, 2026
- Supreme Court ruled Boy Scouts could exclude James Dale. Now he says that same rule protects LGBTQ scouts from Trump August 13, 2026