Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1716871908430610885 The National Hockey League walks back ban on Pride tape. After banning […]
Author Archives: Dana Piccoli
Dana Piccoli is an award winning writer, critic and the managing director of News is Out, a queer media collaborative.
Dana was named one of The Advocate Magazine’s 2019 Champions of Pride. She was also one of Curve Magazine’s 2017 Pridelist for her work in LGBTQ media. Dana is an inaugural recipient of the Curve Award for Excellence in Lesbian Coverage.
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News is Good: National Trans Visibility March, Maddie Zahm’s debut album and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. 2023 National Trans Visibility March Rally and March sets off in NYC. On […]
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11 groundbreaking moments in U.S. LGBTQ+ history
The history of the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. is rich. While the Stonewall Rebellion and legislative wins like Obergefell v. Hodges often dominate discussions about our history, many other stories and people paved the way for modern LGBTQ+ rights. From brave individuals in the 19th century who risked it all to create a space […]
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News is Good: Revry’s QueerX Awards, Black Cat Tavern gets its historic marker and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtJDt2_oBeg Revry honors Kylie Minogue, Alex Newell and more. Revry, the first […]
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What we know about the NHL’s new ban on Pride symbols
After backlash from LGBTQ+ media and advocates earlier this year for walking back on players wearing Pride warmup jerseys, the National Hockey League is going even further. The NHL, which has been pushing a “Hockey is for everyone” campaign, released a memo last week with updates on its popular theme nights, including Pride night. According […]
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News is Good: Laphonza Butler makes it official, a new YA release by Ryan La Sala and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. Sen. Laphonza Butler sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris. This Tuesday, […]
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8 LGBTQ+ welcoming small and mid-sized cities you need to know about
While cities on both coasts like New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles boast the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the country, many smaller cities still provide a welcome refuge for the community. While it differs based on state parameters, smaller cities are typically classified by a population of less than 100,000, while mid-size cities […]
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StartOut and J.P. Morgan join forces to boost LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in North America
StartOut, the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and J.P. Morgan have partnered for this year’s StartOut Growth Lab Accelerator. The lab, which welcomes its 12th cohort this year, includes 10 LGBTQ+-owned businesses from around North America. According to the announcement by StartOut and J.P. Morgan, “the incoming cohort of companies encompasses a wide range of […]
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News is Good: TX Drag ban ruled unconstitutional, a lesbian Lifetime thriller and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. Federal judge issues a permanent injunction against Texas drag ban. On Tuesday, U.S. […]
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Temecula’s LGBTQ+ debate: A closer look at recent City Council and School Board actions
The city of Temecula, California is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego, right in the heart of the state’s Southern wine country. Known for its hot air balloon festivals and golf courses, Temecula is an idyllic tourist destination for many in the Greater Los Angeles area. The small city which is currently represented by […]
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News is Good: A lesbian Hallmark holiday romance , D.C.’s Whitman-Walker expands and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. (Left)Humberly Gonzalez and Ali Liebert. Photo: Hallmark Channel Hallmark’s holiday movie lineup […]
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Bisexual representation in literature: 20 books that celebrate diverse bi+ experiences
Bisexual Awareness Week is the perfect excuse to dive into these twenty books featuring bi+ characters and stories. However, there’s so much to love in this list that you’ll want to read these books all year long. From rakish bisexual lords to lovelorn accountants to real-life tales of exploration and discovery, there’s something for everyone. […]
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News is Good: Zooey Zephyr in Time, the Buffyverse continues and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. Montana state representative Zooey Zephyr was named to Time’s 100Next list. Zephyr, the […]
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Philly Pride unleashed: Your ultimate LGBTQ+ travel escape to Philadelphia
In 2003, Visit Philadelphia created a groundbreaking tourism campaign that integrated the city’s deep U.S. historical roots with embracing the LGBTQ+ community. The award-winning “Get your history straight and your nightlife gay” campaign was the first of its kind by a major U.S. city to court LGBTQ+ travelers. 20 years later, its impact is still […]
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A24, NBCUniversal and Disney score high marks on the 2023 GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index
GLAAD released its 11th annual Studio Responsibility Index today and for the first time, the report includes theatrical releases from major streaming studios like Apple+ and Amazon Studios. The report looks at several categories, including diverse representation of LGBTQ+ characters, screen time and whether the characters pass the Vito Russo Test. According to GLAAD, the […]
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News is Good: A gay football hero retires, a Diana Nyad biopic and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw2Q1SCuLcx/?img_index=1 After making history as the first openly gay player in professional […]
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News is Good: Philadelphia Gay News awarded, Ty Herndon weds and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. Philadelphia Gay News to receive the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Legacy Award. […]
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What we know about the Canadian LGBTQ+ travel advisory
The Canadian government released its latest travel advice and a notable update is a caution to queer and transgender Canadians planning to travel to the United States. According to the updated advisory issued Aug. 29 and posted in full on travel.gc.ca, travelers were issued the caution that “some states have enacted laws and policies that […]
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News is Good: “Bottoms” debuts in theaters, Sha’Carri Richardson dominates the track and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features 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. Rachel Sennott (“Shiva Baby”) and Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) star in “Bottoms.” […]
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Dallas Voice nominated as a finalist for LION media awards
News is Out member publication Dallas Voice has been announced as a finalist for the LION Local Journalism Award in the category of Collaboration of the Year. This recognition is a result of Dallas Voice’s integral role in co-founding and participation in News Is Out, a pioneering LGBTQ+ news collaborative incubated by Local Media Association. […]