We’ve heard this phrase a lot lately: The LGBTQ+ community is not a monolith. It gets used whenever the assumed homogeny of the community is called into question, serving as a reminder that not all LGBTQ+ share the same views or priorities. In politics, for example, one might stereotypically expect LGBTQ+ people to automatically support […]
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News is Good: Brittney Griner signs with Mercury, World Pride kicks off 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. Griner returns to the game Professional basketball star Brittney […]
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Best travel spots for LGBTQ+ families
If you are an LGBTQ+ parent or part of an LGBTQ+ family, finding a welcoming vacation spot is important. Where can you go where you can hope to be treated with respect and kindness? Here are some vacation ideas, from big-time cruises to summer camp-style adventures where LGBTQ+ families can be themselves. Cruises are great […]
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Florida is becoming the center of anti-LGBTQ+ policy
In recent years, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has become more well known nationally. After serving as a representative for Florida’s 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2018, the conservative Republican won a tight race for governor of Florida against Democrat Andrew Gillum. Since taking office in 2019, DeSantis has been considered by many to be […]
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The power of queer obituaries
I enjoy reading the obituaries. You’re likely thinking, this person is a wackadoodle. I get why this strikes many as morbid. Yet, strange as it probably seems, few things are more life-affirming than obits. Particularly, for the LGBTQ+ community. Obituaries are far from dole, death-obsessed dirges. They are (pun intended) lively stories of lives: Composer […]
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Breaking down what’s going on with the New York Times and trans issues
The New York Times has been at the center of a controversy this week regarding their coverage of transgender issues. We break down what happened. Wednesday, Feb. 15, media watchdog GLAAD presented an open letter to the New York Times about their coverage of transgender issues. For years, LGBTQ+ advocates have expressed concern over the […]
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News is Good: Footballer Jakub Jankto comes out, a queer horror series 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. https://www.instagram.com/reel/ComnhRVqKqz/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=1f047fed-1167-4855-aea8-f453b7dce354 Czech professional football player Jakub Jankto comes out […]
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20 LGBTQ+-owned restaurants serving it up
A few months ago, we published an article about LGBTQ+-owned coffee houses and it’s still one of our most popular posts. We understand how important it is to support queer and trans-owned businesses, so we have a tasty treat for you. Here are 20 restaurants around the country, from vegan dishes in Orlando to classic […]
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What we lose when an LGBTQ+ bar closes
Shortly after the new year, I was stunned after learning another neighborhood business was closing. I was surprised by the abrupt message handwritten on a sign outside – and perhaps ironically revealed on Instagram–Harvey’s, an LGBTQ+ bar in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro district announced its last day before closing for good. Once ground […]
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News is Good: NJ library refuses to ban books, a transmasc super hero 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. New Jersey Library board pushes back against group trying […]
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What you need to know about the Stonewall National Monument
In June 2022, it was announced that the Stonewall National Monument and Visitor’s Center would open in New York City, celebrating the work of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and the Stonewall rebellion. Nonprofit Pride Live is overseeing the project and the monument will be the “first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Parks System.” Here’s some information […]
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The next evolution of queer media is branded content
It’s no surprise that, as the decades have passed, media has evolved. Print journalism still serves its purpose, and there’s still something very soothing about sitting down with coffee and reading a magazine or newspaper. But we’ve officially entered the age of digital and branded content. The Meta Branded Content Project defines branded content as “any […]
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Names have power: Trans and nonbinary people share the story of their names
Rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar said this about the power of names: “If I’m gonna tell a real story, I’m gonna start with my name.” Our names are so much a part of us, that we may not even realize the weight they carry. If you are like most people, you were named by your […]
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LGBTQ+ candidates are there as Chicago politics prepare to shift
The exhausting Chicago election cycle continues. Once the midterm and gubernatorial races were resolved, the Windy City was already midstream in campaigning for the 2023 municipal elections Feb. 28 (with runoffs April 4). Chicago could very well see a significant pivot in its municipal politics in 2023. A contentious term, not to mention some campaign […]
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News is Good: Lesbian history in Oregon, a Shea Couleé podcast 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. Local lesbian history gets a spotlight in University of […]
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5 pro-LGBTQ+ legislative bills to pay attention to in 2023
While 2023 is gearing up to be as fraught or even more so than 2022 when it comes to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, there are some bills that would make lives for queer and transgender youth and adults better. Here are five bills you will want to pay attention to in the coming weeks and months now […]
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News is Good: An “L Word” wedding, LGBTQ+ progress in the Netherlands 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. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria honored by Latino Leaders […]
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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 […]
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News is Good: Lesbian lumberjack, Miley and Dolly duet 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. “Lesbian Lumberjack” is chopping up discarded Christmas trees for […]
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The importance of living authentically
“Don’t worry about what other people think of you. They need to worry about what you think of them.” I offered this advice to a new colleague of mine recently as we sat enjoying our lunch of gumbo and shrimp po’ boys on a cloudy Dallas afternoon. He responded, “For the first time in a […]