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Whoever thinks of the Nazi era and queer victims often thinks of gay or transsexual men. It is often forgotten that lesbian women were also persecuted and killed. A special initiative has now ensured that a memorial is dedicated to the victims who were imprisoned in the Ravensbrück concentration camp. However, this is by no means a short-term decision. Over a long period of time, many activists have fought for precisely such a place of remembrance - including transnationally, in both Germany and Austria. A look back In Ravensbrück concentration camp, thousands of people were cruelly murdered during the Nazi regime. A large part of them (about 120,000) were women. Many of them were lesbians. They came from different parts of the world. Anyone who takes a closer look at this dark chapter of German history quickly realizes that - until...

The Rainbow Ball in Vienna is one of the absolute highlights in the event calendar for many queers. However, those who currently want to buy tickets might be surprised and (ideally) just have to be a little patient. Because: Corona could put a spanner in the event's works. The good news in this context, however, is that the ball has not yet been canceled. There still seems to be a little hope. Why was ticket sales for the Rainbow Ball stopped? Also in Vienna, the Corona rules - mainly due to the Omikron variant - became stricter again. The current rule is that no more than 2,000 people are allowed to gather inside and that seats must be assigned. And this is precisely where the problem lies. Because: Anyone who has ever been to the Rainbow Ball knows that, among other things, it's all about dancing. A ball "for sitting" would not be the same. Therefore, ticket sales for the 24th edition were stopped for the time being. The or...

Every couple that has been together for a while knows: "At some point" the first Christmas will be celebrated together. Those who don't feel like visiting a restaurant here and want to prove their culinary skills to the other person often swing the wooden spoon themselves. But what if the one who is to be impressed lives vegan? No problem! There are quite a few vegan Christmas recipes that are not only fun, but are also likely to make the other person's eyes wide open. And who knows? Maybe the dessert will be all the sweeter? With the following recipe inspirations, nothing can actually go wrong. The complete recipes can easily be found on the Internet. Tip No. 1: The "roast". This is a - in a positive way - real "bragging menu". Among other things, the chestnut nut roast is also loved by passionate meat eaters. It tastes not only festive, but also incredibly juicy. The whole thing becomes especially tempting when served with classic...

When you think of J.K. Rowling, you think of Harry Potter. Many queers, however, not only think of the most famous wizard student in history when they hear her name, but also of several transphobic statements with which Rowling has already made a name for herself. In the meantime, more and more celebrities are speaking out and putting the author in her place - especially on social networks. Wonder Woman speaks out against J. K. Rowling One woman who is currently being frenetically celebrated for her post on Twitter is Lynda Carter. Many may still know her as the very first Wonder Woman. She explained in her statement that you don't have to be trans yourself to know that it's important to respect trans people. She doesn't understand why some people would use their celebrity status to lash out at others. That's exactly what doesn't make sense to her. For many readers it was clear who the ex-Wonder Woman was addressing with her lines. Because: shortly before, J. K. Ro...

Whether among friends, in the gay cinema or in the gay sauna: there are always special occasions and mottos that want to be celebrated. Gay parties are particularly popular in connection with celebrations. Depending on the orientation, this is far from being "just" about being among like-minded people. Rather, gay parties also quickly become singles events, where it is particularly fun to put out feelers a little. Of course, there is no guarantee that you will find "Mr. Right" or "Mr. ONS" at one of the next events. But there are a few tips that can help to perhaps at least take the right path. Tip No. 1: If possible trust in the expertise of friends This tip applies especially to those who are looking for a steady partner and have been invited to private gay parties. The search for the "better half" is often especially promising when the pa...

The current news shows once again that discrimination against queers is more widespread than it may often seem. Among other things, the relationship between the church and the community repeatedly leaves much to be desired. One of the numerous examples is the development in the US state of Michigan. Here, transsexuals and homosexuals are to be prohibited from receiving sacraments in the future. Possibly not only the queers themselves, but also their children will be affected by this ban. What are the current guidelines in the Marquette diocese? If it goes according to the opinion of the diocese of Marquette (Michigan), queer people, simply because they are queer, should no longer be allowed to receive sacraments. This means that queers there will not be allowed to be confirmed or receive Holy Communion in the future, for example. Even if some questions about the practical implementation of the "new requirements" remain open, it is clear in which direction the...

It is one of the most famous musicals ever: "West Side Story" has already made quite a few people sing and cry. Actually, it was only a matter of time until the original would get a remake. Steven Spielberg took on the project and created a new edition. This has now been censored in Arab countries. The reason: Some people are bothered by the transsexual character "Anybodys". That is why the film is not to be shown in cinemas here. Who is Anybodys? Anybodys does not come from the pen of Stephen Spielberg, but is already on board in the original. The tomboy would like to join the Jets. But that's exactly what he's denied, because he was born a girl. Even if Anybodys doesn't play a leading role, he was already celebrated in the 1950s. No wonder! After all, Susan Oakes not only managed to breathe life into the character in a wonderful way back then. Moreover, it was one of the first ...

Many queers who are interested in politics have not forgotten that Friedrich Merz had repeatedly condescended to the community in the past. And even if the last homophobic statement was made a while ago, it still leaves a bad taste in the mouth. One of the reasons for this is that Merz was not afraid to bring homosexuality into the context of child abuse. The Internet and the community do not forget In the context of the election to the CDU presidency, it almost seemed as if Merz was holding back a bit with regard to statements against the queer community. There was not much talk of "defending the heterosexual family" here. The politician focused much more on other content in recent weeks. Back then, about 20 years ago, same-sex marriages, among other things, were still a thorn in his side. He explained that the construct would attack classic families and that it was obviously the...

"Sex and The City" is back. But if you think about it carefully, you'll surely realize that the hit series from the U.S. never really went away. Carrie and her friends enjoy particular popularity in the queer community, among others. But why, actually? Why do so many men also feel connected to the fashion icon? And why is it so much fun to dream oneself into the world of the four (now, after the break with Kim Cattrall, "only" three) girlfriends? One thing is certain: the current sequel will also draw quite a few viewers in front of the TV. But why is the series so popular with gay men, among others? Reason No. 1: Carrie has a gay best friend, who - by the way - doesn't seem like a "token gay" Granted: There are plenty of movies and series that feature a gay best friend. In the case of Sex and The City, this one is named Stanford Blatch. Perhaps it's also the fact...