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LGBTQIA+ friendly companies score in several respects A recent study from the U.S. shows that companies that are open to the LGBTQIA+ scene, not only during Pride Month, can benefit in the long term. And that in more ways than one. According to the results of the study, many people appreciate it when a company shows its commitment not only at a certain time of the year, but throughout the year. In such cases, there is usually no suspicion that a logo in rainbow colors, for example, might be pinkwashing. The latter refers to marketing measures that obviously only feign solidarity with the community, because a corresponding commitment is often "well received". Now it turns out that companies that see themselves as supporters of the scene are very popular with many people. A corresponding study has now been published by Edelman Trust and the LGBTI* organization GLAAD....

Many queer people increasingly feel misrepresented According to a recent study, many queer people feel misrepresented in the media. In numbers, more than 60 percent of queer people from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. feel the community is portrayed in the media based on stereotypes. The study that came to this conclusion. Was conducted by the Nielsen company and the agency network WPP. The result is sobering. And it should also mean that the media landscape needs to do its homework. One of the main points of criticism: Gays, lesbians and other members of the LGBTQIA+ community are portrayed based on prejudice. Many members of the scene would like to see this change. In Germany, too, there has been repeated criticism of stereotypical portrayals. For example, many people wondered whether the portrayal of "Winnie-Touch" in "Der Schuh des Manitu...

Elliot Page to publish his first book Elliot Page will launch his autobiography. Already in June next year it will be so far. Accordingly, his fans will have to be patient for just a little while longer to perhaps dive a little deeper into the impressive story of the trans man. The book will be published by Fischer Verlag and will deal with "finding one's own identity" and the "ongoing journey to oneself. What is Elliot Page's book about? Many fans of Elliot Page are probably currently asking themselves this question. The publisher, or rather Elliot himself, describes the book, titled "Pageboy," as follows: "This is the story of someone who finds himself - amidst obstacles, shame, hopelessness, and pain. Who emerges from it and blossoms in ways he never thought possible.". A telling description that certainly sums up the book's content well....

USA: The decision in favor of gay marriage is getting closer It would be an important turning point for all queers in the USA. Currently, everything looks as if people who live in a gay marriage will actually get more rights in the future. Many have not believed in this for a long time. After all, the numerous homophobic laws in some states have shown how difficult it is to fight for more equality in the land of "unlimited possibilities" with regard to LGBTQIA+. Now, however, the time may have finally come. The representatives of the House of Representatives have voted with a majority for the protection of gay marriage. Now all that is needed is the final signature of President Biden to make the whole thing "official". Said protection will then be independent of other, earlier rulings. A clear majority Certainly, many who had been following the developments in the USA were positively surprised by the outcome of the vote. For: Bes...

Who will be Mr. Gay Germany 2023 this year? Last Thursday, the gala "G-A-Y: Mr Gay Germany" took place in Cologne. Host Jochen Schropp, who had co-hosted the finale with Promi Big Brother a day earlier, also led through the evening. Among others, many well-known faces of the scene were on site. For example, Sam Dylan, Lars Tönsfeuerborn and Kim Tränka attended the event. But also many people who do not directly belong to the community, such as ex-Bachelor participant Eva Benetatou, felt comfortable. It will be particularly exciting from December 16, 2023, when the Mr. Gay Germany election goes into the next round. Anyone who has been part of the scene for a while knows that precisely this is not a matter of course. "In the past" it would certainly have been unthinkable for many to imagine that the well-known Mr. Germany competition would once focus on diversity. But times have changed. The Mr. Gay ...

Alone at home over the holidays? No problem! Especially many singles know the problem. Christmas Eve and the holidays are approaching with great strides and once again the question arises: With whom can I spend this special time. Actually, however, it is not necessary to be stressed here again and again. Because: Of course, it is also no problem to simply celebrate quite comfortably, alone. And who has desire on something erotic maintenance, comes to the "celebration of the love" naturally also often at the old-known Gay Cruising Hotspots at its expense. Many people are surprised how much is going on here at the end of the year. The following tips will help you celebrate Christmas as relaxed as possible - even if you're single.

Tip No. 1: Consider your own needs

Christmas doesn't always have to be quiet and contemplative. Who also in the time between the 24. and the 26.12. desire on action has not to be ashamed for this. Vi...

The Golden Globes have a gay presenter The Golden Globes awards are celebrated frenetically in the USA every time. Next year's event will certainly be no exception. Now it has also been decided who will host the spectacle: Gay comedian Jerrod Carmichael. Of course, the event will also be broadcast on TV - as has often been the case in the past. Who can not be there live, that everything from home to follow. Jerrod Carmichael is definitely no stranger to the USA. Many comedy fans know him from the show "Saturday Night Life," among others. The award ceremony will take place on January 10, 2023, and is sure to attract many fans in front of the screens again. It will be broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Anyone who wants to watch will have to switch on either the NBC network or the Peacock streaming service. Who is Jerrod Carmichael? As already mentioned, Jerrod Carmich...

Harald Glööckler was raised to the Austrian knighthood Designer Harald Glööckler has every reason to be happy. Because: He was raised to the Austrian knighthood. And that's because he has been campaigning for animal welfare and for children in need for many decades. It wasn't too long ago that his fans had the opportunity to cheer him on in the German jungle camp. Even his critics had to admit to themselves, at the latest from the end of the first episode, that they had possibly underestimated him a little. Harald Glööckler becomes a knight in a festive ceremony In the picturesque surroundings of Schönbrunn Palace, the designer was knighted by Archduke Sandor of Habsburg Lorraine and Archduchess Herta Margarete of Habsburg, Lorraine. He was presented with the Imperial Austrian Order of Franz Joseph for his repeated efforts on behalf of groups living on the margins of society. Also G...

The European Parliament again sends a signal against homophobia It is no secret that the EU Commission and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán do not always agree on equal rights for homosexuals. Now it showed once again how hardened the fronts are here. The EU Commission is currently considering whether it would not make sense to release funding, such as Corona aid and the like, only if in return the promises made with regard to upholding the rule of law are implemented. Recently, there has been repeated criticism that there is still a lot of room for improvement. In other words, in the past, more was promised than was actually implemented. And this is precisely what the EU Commission now wants to defend itself against. The EU Commission criticizes the implementation of remedial measures in Hungary One of the main points of criticism raised by the EU Commission is that Hungary has implemented many ...