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 five things we’re excited about this week. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria honored by Latino Leaders […]
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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Quantity, cruelty of anti-LGBTQ state bills raise alarm bells
When the Washington Blade connected with activist and legislative researcher Erin Reed on Tuesday to discuss the new anti-LGBTQ bills that have been introduced in statehouses across the country, it was just as the news of an especially hateful proposal came across her desk. Senators in West Virginia had teed up an anti-trans law that […]
Posted inFrom Bay Area Reporter
Political Notebook: Lesbian marriage activist joins CA school board
Back in the early 2000s Jennifer Sookne was fighting to achieve marriage equality in California.
Posted inFrom Philadelphia Gay News
Who is George Santos, really?
The story of George Santos has evolved more in the past month since it first exploded on the pages of the New York Times, more than anyone — including Santos himself — could have imagined. The 34-year-old made history as the first openly gay Republican candidate elected to the House and has fast become the […]
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Here’s some of the best LGBTQ+ content this year, according to GLAAD Award nominations
LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization GLAAD unveiled their 34th annual award nominations today and this year’s nominees include best in television, film, music and media. Receiving special recognition for their exemplary work in LGBTQ+ journalism are Washington Blade and Los Angeles Blade. The Blades will receive the Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media for […]
Posted inFrom Windy City Times
Windy City Gay Chorus, Windy City Treble Quire begin search for artistic directors
The Board of Directors for Windy City Performing Arts has started their search for two Artistic Directors for the organization’s choruses. Applications are now being accepted in hopes to fill these positions prior to the 2023-2024 season.
Posted inFrom Washington Blade
LGBTQ advocacy groups in Zimbabwe fight gender-based violence
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2018 inauguration was seen as a new dawn not only for the country’s political and economic elite, but for LGBTQ and intersex Zimbabweans and other groups. The LGBTQ and intersex community nevertheless continues to reel from intimidation, harassment and ostracization five years after the late-President Robert Mugabe, who ruled the country with […]
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Queer fans and the fight against “Cancel Your Gays”
Does this scenario sound familiar? You hear about a show with LGBTQ+ representation, binge-watch it and become a fan, only to have the show unceremoniously canceled after a season or two. This is a reality now for many queer television fans, primarily queer women, who have been watching their favorite shows disappear, some with a […]
Posted inFrom Washington Blade
UK government to block Scotland transgender rights bill
In a tersely public statements to the media and on Twitter, Scottish First Minster Nicola Sturgeon castigated the conservative government of U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for announcing Monday that Westminster would block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill from being signed into law by King Charles III. The Gender Recognition Reform Bill introduced by the Scottish […]
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News is Good: “Last of Us” premieres, Ryan Murphy celebrated 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 five things we’re excited about this week. Rebecca Blankenship makes history as Kentucky’s first out transgender […]
Posted inFrom Bay Area Reporter
Out in the World: Kenyan police arrest four suspects in killing of gay activist
Police in Kenya have arrested four people in connection to the gruesome January 2 killing of gay fashion designer, model, and activist Edwin Chiloba.
Posted inFrom Windy City Times
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame calls for nominations
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame has announced a call for nominations for the 2023 Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Those wishing to may nominate individuals, organizations, businesses, or “Friends of the Community,” up until April
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Alameda County supervisors seek recount in flawed Oakland school contest, other ranked races
Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to seek a recount of the votes cast in an Oakland school board election where the certified winner, a transgender married dad, it turns out did not receive the most votes.
Posted inFrom Washington Blade
A Black, queer woman’s story of healing told through dance
We have all at some point questioned our identity. For some, particularly those at the intersection of multiple marganalized identities, the exploration of who you are or want to be can send you into a tailspin of exploration. Local playwright, choreographer, and producer, Sisi Reid is choosing to use dance to tell a story of […]
Posted inFrom Washington Blade
Campaign finance complaint filed against George Santos
A complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission Monday by the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center alleges a wide scope of campaign finance law violations by openly gay freshman Congressman George Santos (R-N.Y.) and his 2022 campaign committee, Devolder-Santos for Congress. Santos has been under fire for weeks after a series of exposés revealed the congressman […]
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Brittney Griner named 2022 Outsports Person of the Year
The LGBTQ+ sports website Outsports named WNBA star Brittney Griner as its 2022 Person of the Year. Some of the previous honorees include figure skater Adam Rippon, former NFL player Michael Sam, soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe
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Exciting LGBTQ+ vacation ideas for group trips
The best-laid plans often involve the best of friends. Vacationing with friends and chosen family can be a welcome respite or a weeklong party – it’s up to you! Whether you are looking for a destination close to home or traveling to a far-away city, there are LGBTQ+-friendly options if you know where to look. […]
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Gay GenZer wants to be youngest Va. state delegate
Zach Coltrain lives in two worlds. In one, he traverses the serene landscapes of Appalachian State University in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains — studying the use of music as a therapeutic intervention. In the other, he navigates the thorny world of politics in the neighboring state of Virginia, which saw a conservative shift after […]
Posted inFrom Tagg Magazine
7 queer novels to read in 2023
With a fresh start of the year, comes the time to refresh your to-be-read list. Whether you love fantasy, contemporary, or horror, we’ve gathered the perfect list of LGBTQ+ books across a range of genres to add to your library. Primal Animals by Julia Lynn Rubin The sapphic YA novel sends readers to the […]
Posted inFrom Washington Blade
Buttigieg faces selective outrage by Fox News after overseas trip
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed back on negative reporting this week by Fox News during an interview Thursday with Bret Baier, the network’s chief political anchor. Buttigieg was targeted for having traveled to The Hague in the Netherlands with his husband Chasten last spring aboard on a military aircraft to attend the Invictus Games; an […]