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Roadwork reflects on its herstory to plan its future
In 1978, amid the second wave of feminism in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade, Roadwork – a multiracial coalition – put women’s art, particularly that of women of color, on the road. Building the roads where they didn’t already exist, Roadwork created an intersection of opportunity and social change, wherein artists from diverse backgrounds…
GLAAD’s 2022-2023 “Where We Are On TV” report shows some troubling trends
This morning, GLAAD released its annual “Where We Are On TV” report, which takes a deep dive into LGBTQ+ representation…
A call for activists
When I moved to Dallas in 1992, I volunteered for several nonprofit organizations: I stacked food on the AIDS Resource…
News is Good: The Lammys announce finalists, celebrating the Queer Prairies and more
Welcome to our weekly column, News is Good, where we feature positive news about the LGBTQ+ community. Too much of…
Spectacular Sydney WorldPride: LGBTQ+ event attracts visitors from around the world
Imagine a place where rainbow flags fly from every corner. Everything from the local dentist to the world-renowned art museum…
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Dallas County Commissioners recognize Transgender Day of Visibility
Dallas County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Commissioner Theresa Daniel and seconded by Commissioner Elba Garcia recognizing March…
State Department releases 2022 human rights report
The State Department’s annual human rights report that was released on Monday details the prevalence of so-called conversion therapy and…
Uganda bans people from identifying as LGBTQ+
On March 21, Uganda’s parliament passed a law making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+, Reuters reported. The development hands…
UpRising Bakery and Cafe could soon close due to revenue losses, ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment
Award-winning UpRising Bakery and Café (UpRising) in Lake in the Hills faces possible closure March 31 after many months of…
City issues trans-affirming guidelines for employees
Celena Morrison called it “affirming” to have the City of Philadelphia put forth guidelines to support transgender city employees. Morrison,…
Protesters respond to anti-drag legislation
Protesters at the pro-drag rally. (David Taffet/Dallas Voice) About 100 protesters gathered in Main Street Gardens at noon on Saturday,…
Md. House of Delegates approves transgender rights bill
The Maryland House of Delegates on Saturday approved a bill that would require the state’s Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming treatment…
Stacey Stevenson is using her past for a brighter future for lll LGBTQ+ families
After experiencing discrimination from her parents, school, adoption agencies, and too many others, Stacey Stevenson has formed a happy family…
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Valley Youth House works to mitigate homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth of color
The Pennsylvania housing and youth resource organization Valley Youth House provides multiple programs that mitigate youth homelessness, including for LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color. Valley Youth House began in 1973 by offering one youth shelter in the Lehigh Valley. Now, 50 years later, the organization offers a wealth of programs across 14 counties in…
Drag under attack: A roundup of the latest news
Drag performances, in particular drag story hours, are being targeted around the country. News is Out member publications have been have been covering this issue in depth. Here’s a roundup of the latest news, from protests to legislation. Note that not all of the pushback against drag is coming from traditionally conservative areas. In praise…
In praise of Drag Story Hour
Drag Story Hours have really come to the fore in our political consciousness in the last few years, as the radical right has strategically targeted events raising the visibility of individuals who are gender-nonconforming, transgender or nonbinary. I’m glad to say I’ve been to a Drag Story Hour (DSH). It was a joyous, but innocuous-seeming…
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Robert Moses Kin: Bootstraps Initiative connects choreography and community
For more than 25 years, Robert Moses has been a powerful force in the Bay Area arts community. His choreographic work for his own San Francisco-based troupe, Robert Moses Kin (RMK), and companies worldwide has attracted both praise and controversy, as it often deals with subjects such as race, identity, social justice and power. Beyond…
Gay creative Dwight Allen O’Neal is making big things happen on social media and beyond
What does it mean for someone to make a difference in their community? While the first thought may be community service and fundraising, in the age of social media, the phrase means so much more. It means using their influence and voice. Dwight Allen O’Neal is the first person that comes to mind as I…
News is Good: MN Gov. Tim Walz signs protection bill, “Yellowjackets” twists and more
Welcome to our weekly column, News is Good, where we feature positive news about the LGBTQ+ community. Too much of what we see in mainstream media coverage focuses on the challenges we face and not the celebrations. Here are a few things we’re excited about this week. Those seeking gender affirming care are now protected…