The Lens

Always Bet on Progress: Nevada Crowns the First Transgender Miss USA Contestant

The concept of role models seems quaint. Celebrities often fall short of our expectations, athletes succumb to human foibles, and…

5 years ago

Team DC raises awareness, promotes diversity, and trounces homophobia on the field and off.

Sex and sports have a lot in common. They both involve sweaty bodies mingling in a choreographed display of athletic…

5 years ago

Judges Table Set for Season Two of “Canada’s Drag Race”

Hold on to your beavers! World of Wonder and Crave announced today the judge’s panel presiding over season two of…

5 years ago

Emitt More (More, More!) Photography

Adoration can quickly become obsession. We spill a lot of ink – both literal and digital – describing the queer…

5 years ago

TikTok star raises big tip for gay server after being left nothing but pamphlets by “religious” diners

When we break bread, we also build bonds. The pandemic deprived us of the opportunity to gather for brunch, dinner,…

5 years ago

Drop the Mic: Meet the Queer Valedictorian Who Would Not Be Silenced

“As I was saying…” Such a simple sentiment, yet what a profound impact. Bryce Dershem was delivering his valedictory speech…

5 years ago

Sesame Street Introduces a New Family with Two Gay Dads to the Neighborhood

Nature and nurture perform an endless waltz within our souls. Were we truly born this way or do we owe…

5 years ago

STOLI® VODKA Celebrates PRIDE 2021 with Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle 

Stoli® Vodka and The Harvey Milk Foundation have launched the limited stock Stoli® Harvey Milk Global Collector’s Edition Bottle, featuring…

5 years ago

The Trevor Project Gets a 350% Rush in Traffic Thanks to Carl Nassib

We get it: football players are hot. Exhibit Gay… https://www.instagram.com/p/vT1j3sAp15/ And while we hit the collective showers to cool off…

5 years ago

The Abuse Stops Here: Michigan Bans Conversion Therapy

Hate takes many forms. The most overt instances of bigotry are often yelled, but the prejudices that seep into our…

5 years ago