Picture a sun-kissed young woman, striding with the quiet confidence of someone who's battled endlessly to be acknowledged for who she truly is. Imagine the weight she carries — her womanhood, her melanin, and her trans identity — each aspect an undeniable part of her truth. That young woman? It’s me. And my story, while unique in its chapters, is thematically synonymous with countless others: tales woven with threads of racism, sexism, misogynoir, and transphobia. Read on »
As part of its effort to demonize LGBTQ+ communities nationwide, the GOP has removed books from classrooms, banned the mention of gender identity and sexual orientation, and forbidden using pronouns. Drag queens are portrayed as deviants, while transgender people are portrayed as illegitimate and needing to be legislated out of existence. Read on »
The families, health care providers, and organizations suing to overturn Missouri’s restrictions on gender-affirming care will get a new judge in their case. Read on »
Fabulist New York U.S. Rep. George Santos is the latest guest on Meghan McCain’s podcast Megan McCain Has Entered the Chat. The episode, which premieres Tuesday, features McCain talking with the out Republican about meeting his husband on Grindr and how he was received as a gay conservative in New York. Read on »
About 100,000 trans youth in America live in a state that took a basic quality of life element away this year. Some lost the ability to stay on a youth sports team while others lost access to essential health care, or countless teens lost the ability simply to use the restroom of their choice. Read on »
Police in California have arrested a man in connection with an arson attack on one of the last remaining lesbian bars in the country. The patio awnings in front of the Gossip Grill in San Diego were destroyed in a fire set late last week Video of the fire went viral on social media. Read on »
Lesléa Newman has the unique ability to both chronicle history and change it. The lesbian author first came to national prominence in the early 1990s after her work, Heather Has Two Mommies, became one of the most prominent children’s books to depict a family led by same-sex parents. Revolutionary then and, somewhat sadly, still, Heather changed life for millions of queer families starving for representation. Often challenged by conservative parents and school officials, Heather presaged the anti-LGBTQ+ book ban wars that still rage to this day.
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2023 has been a challenging year for LGBTQ+ Americans. Read on »
The second episode of Saturday Night Live’s 49th season unfolded with a satirical spotlight on the Republican disarray in the U.S. House of Representatives, setting a comedic prelude to Bad Bunny's hosting debut.
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On the third Wednesday of October, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, alongside its Historically Black Colleges and Universities program, orchestrates the HBCU Out Loud Day to celebrate and foster safe spaces for Black queer students across numerous HBCU campuses. Read on »
The reelection campaign of New York U.S. Rep. George Santos is grappling with financial issues. Recent filings have shown that over the past three months, the gay Republican lawmaker’s campaign refunded more to its donors than it garnered in contributions, casting doubts on Santos’s commitment to seeking another term.
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Picture a sun-kissed young woman, striding with the quiet confidence of someone who's battled endlessly to be acknowledged for who she truly is. Imagine the weight she carries — her womanhood, her melanin, and her trans identity — each aspect an undeniable part of her truth. That young woman? It’s me. And my story, while unique in its chapters, is thematically synonymous with countless others: tales woven with threads of racism, sexism, misogynoir, and transphobia. 
As part of its effort to demonize LGBTQ+ communities nationwide, the 
The families, health care providers, and organizations suing to overturn 
Fabulist New York U.S. Rep. 
About 100,000 trans youth in America live in a state that took a basic quality of life element away this year. Some lost the ability to stay on a youth sports team while others lost access to essential health care, or countless teens lost the ability simply to use the restroom of their choice. 
Police in California have arrested a man in connection with an arson attack on one of the last remaining lesbian bars in the country. The patio awnings in front of the Gossip Grill in
Lesléa Newman has 
2023 has been a challenging year for LGBTQ+ Americans. 
The second episode of Saturday Night Live’s 49th season unfolded with a satirical spotlight on the Republican disarray in the U.S. House of Representatives, setting a comedic prelude to Bad Bunny's hosting debut.
On the third Wednesday of October, the 
The reelection campaign of 
