Life is an adventure and a bucket list can be your guide. What experiences do you want to have before you “kick the bucket?” The term “bucket list” has been around since the early aughts and was made famous by the film of the same name, starring Jack Nicolson and Morgan Freeman. Since then, it […]
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: Wilson Cruz to lead GLSEN board, eharmony expands inclusive features 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. eharmony becomes more inclusive for LGBTQ+ users. In collaboration with GLAAD, online […]
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Breaking down the ‘Gay/Trans Panic Defense’: A look at its origins and impact on LGBTQ+ community
The final episode of the Max documentary series “Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York” reveals that the man behind the brutal murders and dismemberments of at least four queer men in the early 90s is pediatric nurse Richard Rogers. Thanks to advanced investigative technology, Rogers was finally arrested in 2001 for […]
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News is Good: Wayne Brady comes out, a “Royal Blue” weekend 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.tiktok.com/@waynebrady/video/7264695747784854827?lang=en Star of stage and screen, Wayne Brady, comes out as pansexual […]
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TikTok star B. Dylan Hollis’ recipe for international success
During the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bermudian B. Dylan Hollis was attending university in Wyoming and wondering how to quell the boredom of quarantine. When Hollis picked up an old recipe book and started making funny and relatable videos of his baking adventures (and misadventures), he quickly rose to fame with millions of […]
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News is Good: LGBTQ+ doctor to succeed Fauci, a gay Western release date 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. Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to replace Dr. Anthony Fauci. Marrazzo will be stepping in […]
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News is Good: “Heartstopper” S2 trailer, MI bans conversion therapy 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://twitter.com/GovWhitmer/status/1684267858199470091 Michigan outlaws state-sanctioned conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]
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Queer-owned fashion brands for all bodies and occasions
It’s getting close to the fall shopping season, so why not support the LGBTQ+ designers community while refreshing your wardrobe? Get fierce looks for everything from underwear to business attire, all from brands owned by LGBTQ+ innovators. Wildfang’s Empower Tux Blazer, $194 Wildfang This queer-owned apparel company out of Portland, Oregon, has become a favorite […]
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“The Unlikely Story of the Lesbians of First Friday” recalls a community of connection in the ’80s
In the early 1980s, a community could be hard to come by–especially for LGBTQ+ people living in rural areas and highly conservative parts of the country. For this reason, a group of lesbians living in Roanoke, Va. and surrounding areas began opening their doors to other lesbian and bisexual women. What started as strangers meeting […]
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News is Good: First images of “Rustin,” Lawrence, KS becomes an LGBTQ+ sanctuary 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. Lawrence City Commission votes to make Lawrence, Kansas a sanctuary city for […]
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Free or low cost LGBTQ+ classes you can take online
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ experience or explore subjects like intersectionality and issues in the workplace? Check out these six classes you can take completely online for free or less than $40. Professionals in their fields in healthcare, education, diversity and inclusion and even writing, offer their expertise in courses that last anywhere […]
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News is Good: “The Watermelon Woman” hits Criterion, Precious Brady-Davis makes history 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. LGBTQ+ and environmental activist Precious Brady-Davis makes history. Chicago-based […]
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Wildfang and Darcelle XV’s Drag-A-Thon earns a Guinness World Record
Portland, Oregon just made LGBTQ+ history and raised nearly $300,000 for charity simultaneously. Queer-owned apparel company Wildfang teamed up with legendary drag club Darcelle XV to put on Drag-A-Thon July 10-12, a record-breaking 48-hour continuous drag show benefitting Trevor Project and bringing attention to the “criminalization of drag in 15+ states across the U.S.” The show took place at the Darrell […]
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Anti-LGBTQ hate incidents rose significantly this Pride season
According to a joint report by GLAAD and the Anti-Defamation League, hate crimes and anti-LGBTQ+ extremism incidents were triple the amount during the 2023 Pride season compared to 2022. GLAAD and ADL found that this June, there were 145 reported incidents, compared to 48 in 2022, which is a 67% increase. A majority of the […]
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News is Good: A “Red, White, & Royal Blue” trailer, grants for LGBTQ+ small biz 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt56IC8gDZ4 The highly anticipated “Red, White, & Royal […]
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Essential queer vinyl: 8 collectible records by LGBTQ+ artists
For some music fans, nothing beats the sound of vinyl. With its lack of compression, vinyl albums have a sound quality that music lovers gravitate toward. Even the skips and scratches make for a unique and often intimate listening experience. Here are eight musicians with vinyl albums you’ll want to check out because we’re not […]
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News is Good: The queer album of the summer, “Warrior Nun” gets a 2nd chance 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZQsE-x6VxM Talon releases EP and queertastic video. The Brooklyn-based […]
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of LGBTQ+ discrimination case
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiff Lorie Smith (Creative LLC), who requested an injunction against having to expand her business to include designing websites for same-sex weddings. According to Smith’s argument, “she will not produce content that ‘contradicts biblical truth'” and that includes same-sex marriage. Chief Justice John […]
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LGBTQ+ Changemakers: American Medical Association President Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld
The LGBTQ+ Changemakers series features LGBTQ+ people all over the country who are making a difference through visibility and ingenuity. Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld has been practicing medicine and creating better health care opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community for over 20 years. A former combat veteran, Dr. Ehrenfeld has served as chair of the Massachusetts Committee […]
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News is Good: A win for drag in Utah, support from Lizzo 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. Drag will go on in St. George, Utah. […]