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Twitter under fire for censoring bisexual photos
The BBC reports that Twitter is currently not showing photos when users search under the term or hashtag “bisexual.” READ MORE: YouTube’s Restricted Mode is blocking LGBTQ content Interestingly, the same censorship doesn't exist for the search terms “gay” or “lesbian.” Critics are likening the event to bi-erasure, the idea that bisexual identities in particular are […]
Seven arrested for raising rainbow flag at concert in Egypt
Egyptian authorities have arrested seven people, accusing them of being gay and “promoting homosexuality” after allegedly raising a rainbow flag at a concert. However, as the Associated Press reports, this is raising even more concern because there is no official law banning the practice. Read more: PVRIS’ Lynn Gunn opens up on coming out According […]
Brazilian judge makes controversial decision approving "Gay Conversion Therapy"
[Photo by: Peter Hershey/Unsplash] A Brazilian judge has approved “sexual orientation conversion therapy,” following a federal judicial decision that ruled psychologists “could consider homosexuality a disease that could be treated,” reports NBC. As The Guardian explains, the ruling is in response to revoking Christian psychologist Rozangela Justino’s license in 2016 after she offered “conversion therapy” in […]
MTV is inviting transgender military members to the 2017 Video Music Awards
[Photo by: MTV Press] MTV is looking to make the best statement at the 2017 Video Music Awards, making a request to the Department of Defense to invite transgender military members to the show this Sunday in Los Angeles, Variety reports. Read the Department Of Defense’s statement in full below. Read more: Musicians respond to […]
Musicians respond to President Trump’s transgender military ban
President Trump targeted the transgender community this morning in a string of tweets declaring that transgender people would no longer be able to serve in the military “in any capacity.” After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow…… — Donald J. Trump […]
PVRIS' Lynn Gunn opens up on coming out
After joining Brendon Urie and Halsey in writing letters in support of the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month on Billboard, PVRIS frontwoman Lynn Gunn has opened up on coming out along with assuring that PVRIS shows are safe spaces. Check it out below. Read more: PVRIS announce headlining tour, with a portion of ticket sales to be […]
We The Kings share new song "Ally" in celebration of Pride Month—listen
We The Kings have released a new song called “Ally” to celebrate Pride Month. Hear it below! Read more: Brendon Urie, Halsey, more pen heartfelt letters for Pride Month The band, who are Florida natives, were hit close to home with the tragic 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. We The Kings' new track “Ally” is in […]
Brendon Urie, Halsey, more pen heartfelt letters for Pride Month
Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie, Halsey and more are sharing heartfelt letters in support of the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month on Billboard, and they have powerful messages to share. “Love is beautiful. I know this because of my fans,” Urie explains. Read excerpts from their letters below. Read more: 15 merch items to […]
10 iconic Pride parade performances we won’t soon forget
Pride parades are colorful celebrations of acceptance, and many bands have gotten in on the events with live concerts. Whether they’re allies or identify as LGBTQ+ themselves, the musicians help spread a message of love at these shows. In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, we took a look back at some of the most iconic […]
Panic! At The Disco, Tegan And Sara, more release Pride Month playlists
In collaboration with Spotify, Panic! At The Disco, Tegan And Sara, Troye Sivan and more have released special playlists to help celebrate the music from LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies. Give their playlists a listen below! Read more: 15 merch items to show off your pride for Pride Month — and any day of the year, […]
14 of our favorite music videos that celebrate LGBTQ pride
[Photos by: Youtube] It’s Pride Month! And what better way to express our love for the LGBTQ community than with a perfectly curated list of some of the best queer love stories in the alternative scene? Read more: 15 merch items to show off your pride for Pride Month “ISLAND” — COHEED AND CAMBRIA Progressive […]
15 merch items to show off your pride for Pride Month — and any day of the year, really
For Pride Month, want to celebrate with a new piece of merch? We’ve got you covered with everything from band tees that benefit the LGBTQ community to rad rainbow items to help show your support during this month and beyond. Anti-Flag hoodie ($35) Never one to shy away from their political stances, Anti-Flag is selling […]
'Power Rangers' features first gay big-screen superhero
The upcoming Power Rangers movie will feature the big screen's first gay superhero, (via The Hollywood Reporter). Read more: Op-ed—LeFou: Disney's “first” gay character “For Trini [Kwan, Yellow Ranger], really she's questioning a lot about who she is,” director Dean Israelite says to The Hollywood Reporter. “She hasn't fully figured it out yet.” Just a […]
Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn comes out as gay—"I am a happy and healthy Mormon gay pop star"
Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn has come out as gay. The singer and longtime AP reader publicly addresses his sexuality in the Rolling Stone issue due out tomorrow, March 25. “I've always felt like I'm an open book, and yet obviously I haven't been completely,” he told RS. Glenn says he first came out to friends and family last fall, but has struggled […]
Iwrestledabearonce release new T-shirt to benefit GLAAD
Iwrestledabearonce have released a new, limited edition T-shirt (pictured) to raise donations and awareness for LGBT advocacy organization, GLAAD. You can view a video message from guitarist Steven Bradley discussing the collaboration and the band's message of equality, below. In partnership with IWABO, we at AltPress will also be donating $2 for every shirt sold […]
fun. and Rachel Antoff launch non-profit to mobilize LGBTQ equality support
An always-vocal human rights supporter, fun., along with frontman Jack Antoff's sister, Rachel Antoff, have launched a new non-profit organization called the Ally Coalition. The company will be used to raise awareness and create programs to educate art communities across the US on LGBTQ issues. The first endeavor the coalition will be involved in will […]
Fun. announce Reverb Campus Consciousness Tour dates to support LGBTQ equality
Fun. have announced a new set of tour dates that will take place on college campuses and be focused on educating students on LGBTQ equality called the Campus Consciousness Tour–this will be the band's second year in a row with the organization. For more information on the tour, head to their website. Prior to the […]
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