Ian Helms

3 days ago | lgbtqnation.com | Ian Helms |Daniel Villarreal

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiothoracic surgeon-turned-TV personality, was sworn in on April 18, 2025, as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under President Donald Trump’s second administration. His appointment has drawn sharp criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates, especially after his immediate moves to restrict Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for minors. Oz’s confirmation sends him to public office following his failed 2022 Senate bid in Pennsylvania.

6 days ago | queerty.com | Ian Helms

Pride Month is right around the corner, and if you’re planning to celebrate like the main character you are, now’s the time to stock up on everything that’ll help you show up and show out. From crowd-stopping tanks and glittery swimwear to sex-positive supplements and sweet little accessories, this roundup is your shortcut to being Pride-ready before the rush.

2 weeks ago | queerty.com | Ian Helms

Whether you’re facing passport-related barriers, worried about snooping border control agents, or simply don’t have a passport, international travel can feel inaccessible for many LGBTQ+ travelers. Fortunately, inclusive destinations are within reach without ever leaving the U.S. Here’s how queer and trans individuals can plan enriching, safe, and welcoming getaways, free from passport concerns and border anxieties.

2 weeks ago | queerty.com | Ian Helms

At Queerty, we are proud to spotlight our favorite finds from The Pride Store, your destination for LGBTQ+-owned and allied brands that help you live louder and prouder. Each week, we’re highlighting standout picks that bring a little extra magic into your world. If your happy place involves sand between your toes, coconut-scented breezes, and a little harmless flirting with the lifeguard, Wallford’s Sundrenched Beach Linen Spray is about to become your new obsession.

3 weeks ago | lgbtqnation.com | Ian Helms

Kash Patel is a 45-year-old Indian American attorney and Donald Trump loyalist who, in 2025, became the 9th Director of the FBI in Trump’s new administration. Patel rose from a career as a public defender and federal prosecutor to prominent roles in Trump’s first term, and he cultivated a reputation as a “deep state” critic bent on rooting out perceived enemies of the former president.