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Spaces for queer women experience a renaissance in Portland, Oregon
Spaces for lesbians and queer women have been on a steep downward trend for decades. Since the late 1980s, 90% of the estimated 200 lesbian bars in the United States have shuttered. Those that remain have faced intense challenges due to Covid-19, forcing some to ask for donations to keep the lights on and the…
The Pride Cup celebrates LGBTQ+ sports for all levels of athletes
This June, the inaugural Pride Cup welcomes LGBTQ+ and ally athletes of all skill levels to come “Play with Pride.”…
LGBTQ+ youth are on the frontlines of massive setbacks for equality
A joint report by member publications of News is Out: Bay Area Reporter, Dallas Voice, Philadelphia Gay News, Q Voice…
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Attorney, LGBTQ activist and author Urvashi Vaid dies
Urvashi Vaid, a powerful longtime influential attorney and LGBTQ activist whose career spanned from the early days of the AIDS…
7 pieces of queer Jewish media you should watch
Since 2006, the United States has celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month during the month of May. Yet as a queer…
Rally planned during May 11 Biden visit to demand nationwide legalization of abortion
CHICAGO, IL: Organizers and activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Breaking the Chains Magazine, ANSWER Chicago, Code Pink,…
Queer college salutatorian plans to help community through food
Back in March, Jose Cueva got an unexpected phone call from the president of Kennedy-King College: Cueva’s perfect 4.0 GPA…
Danica Roem announces run for Va. state Senate
Virginia state Del. Danica Roem on Monday announced she is running for the state Senate. Roem, 37, is running to…
LGBTQ+ woman appointed as White House press secretary; GLAAD comments
On May 5, President Biden announced Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to be assistant to the president and White House…