This article originally appeared in Philadelphia Gay News as part of the LGBTQ+ History Month series. After months of deliberation, David Sheldon Fearon wrote a letter in 1959 to the committee responsible for developing the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of the Bible. Fearon, recently deceased, was then a 21-year-old seminary student in Canada who hoped […]
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Ambitious arts initiative uncovers ‘treasures’ created by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Chicagoans
Chicago has no shortage of cultural events—with 77 neighborhood areas and an innumerable amount of cultural communities, there’s something for everyone. Financial assistance from Chicago Cultural Treasures, now in the final year of its four-year initiative, has focused on funding BIPOC groups—including LGBTQ+-centered organizations—so they can continue as part of the city’s cultural tapestry. El […]
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Love Heartstopper? You’ll enjoy these LGBTQ+ series next
Netflix’s uplifting LGBTQ+ teen saga Heartstopper has changed the game when it comes to queer entertainment. Instead of perpetuating negativity and forcing traumatic stereotypes onto the community, the series answers what it would be like if non-straight adolescents got the same opportunities as their heteronormative counterparts. Is it corny a lot of the time? You […]
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Connecting queer women and friends 35+ through social events and meaningful causes
At 47, Laura Young found it challenging to meet women her age, especially in the suburbs west of Chicago, where she lives. Taking matters into her own hands, she founded Sapphic Before Sunset—a social group focused on creating events for the 35+ queer community-last winter. With the slogan “mix, mingle & still get to bed […]
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GLAAD’s latest responsibility report gives failing or insufficient ratings to most film studios
GLAAD’s 2024 Studio Responsibility Index report was released this morning and shows that Hollywood film studios are still falling behind when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation. GLAAD’s study analyzed 256 films distributed by U.S. studios in 2023, focusing on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters. Films with a runtime of 65 minutes or more, were reviewed […]
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Katherine Barrell and Dom Provost-Chalkley on “Wynonna Earp: Vengeance” and the enduring appeal of Wayhaught
Please note: the following interview contains spoilers for “Wynonna Earp: Vengeance.” Bookmark this page if you want to avoid spoilers until after you’ve watched the special. Wynonna is back and badder than ever. After the beloved show “Wynonna Earp” was canceled by Syfy in 2021, fans fought for over two years to keep the hope […]
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Taylor Swift surprises with a post-debate Harris-Walz endorsement
Last night, directly following the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, pop star Taylor Swift dropped an Instagram post that many in the Democratic party were hoping to get. Before viewers and pundits could even catch their breaths after an intense two-hour debate, Swift enthusiastically endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket. […]
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What is the future of America’s gayborhoods?
For years, the LGBTQ+ community has carved out a collection of safe havens in the form of gayborhoods, or gay villages. These areas, usually populated and frequented by members of the LGBTQ+ community, serve as places where we can be ourselves, watch out for one another and live freely among friends and lovers. These neighborhoods […]
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Best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2024
As of 2020, nearly 17% of U.S. college students identified as LGBTQ+ Housing, healthcare, student groups and campus safety are important to LGBTQ+ students View the BestColleges list of the top-ranked LGBTQ+-friendly colleges in the United States College diversity initiatives have expanded their definition to include LGBTQ+ students. This is due to changes and improvements […]
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CEO of LGBTQ+ dating app Bindr speaks on inclusive goals
PGN sat down with Mary Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Bindr, a dating app designed to prevent stigma and encourage community for the LGBTQ+ dating scene, primarily among bisexual users. With unique features such as a timeline for users to share their experiences with one another, this is not your typical dating or hookup app. […]
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Luke McEndarfer celebrates 20 years of expanding the National Children’s Chorus
North Texas conductor Luke McEndarfer just celebrated 20 years with the National Children’s Chorus and a lifetime of passion work. While he works with the students in the local Dallas chapter, he also serves as president and CEO of the organization. McEndarfer has had a connection to music for most of his life. “It has […]
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Scott Evans, Erin Reed and Lauren McGaughy to be honored by LGBTQ+ journalists association
The National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, also known as NLGJA, honors the work of journalists and media professionals every year with awards in categories such as Excellence in Blogging, Excellence in Political Writing and more. Special yearly awards are also presented to journalists who go above and beyond in their careers and coverage. Scott Evans, an entertainment […]
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Nonbinary country artist Fimone takes on Nashville with queer pride
The title of Nashville singer/songwriter Fimone’s debut EP, “The Fight in the Farmer’s Daughter,” isn’t hyperbole. Fimone was born and raised on an 80-acre farm in rural Minnesota and thrived on a steady diet of ’90s country radio. “Johnny Cash, your Willie Nelson, you know, Eddie Rabbit, if you’re familiar with him,” said Fimone in […]
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Queer Cannabis: A guide to LGBTQ+-owned dispensaries and brands nationwide
Currently, recreational marijuana is legal in 26 states and U.S. territories. Voters in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota will also have their chance to vote for the legalization of recreational marijuana this November. The legal cannabis industry is on track to generate around 40 billion dollars in revenue in 2024. There are LGBTQ+ cannabis brands […]
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Is LGBTQ+ TV growing or in stasis?
America is more LGBTQ+ than ever. The latest 2024 Gallup poll finds LGBTQ+ identification in the U.S. expanding annually with 7.6% of U.S. adults now identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or some other sexual orientation other than heterosexual. This percentage is up a full 2% from 5.6% four years ago and is more than double […]
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LGBTQ+ critics honor ‘Hacks,’ ‘Interview with the Vampire’ at 2024 Dorian TV Awards
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of the 2024 Dorian TV Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in television and streaming. In its16th year, the awards celebrated shows and talents that have made a significant impact in the industry. According to a press release sent out by GALECA, Max’s hit series “Hacks” […]
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GLAAD’s inaugural gaming report shows improvement needed in LGBTQ+ representation
Earlier this year, GLAAD released their first ever Gaming Report, assessing LGBTQ+ inclusion in gaming. In addition to their yearly “Where We Are on TV” report, the organization has taken an in-depth look at LGBTQ+ representation in gaming for 2023. Their goal with this report is “to educate the game industry on the current state […]
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How Matthew Schueller and Michael Lindsay are creating a community-driven queer travel experience
Before he became one-half of a popular influencer and content-creating couple with close to a million followers on social media, Matthew Schueller was bitten by the travel bug in a unique way. He fell in love with an exchange student while in high school. “I never left the country until I graduated high school,” said […]
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Far from making their last calls, LGBTQ+ bars evolve to imagine a new world
Greggor Mattson put about 10,000 miles on his car during his long, winding pilgrimage to 300 LGBTQ+ bars across 39 states. Mattson, the chair of sociology at Oberlin College and Conservatory, embarked on this journey to research why LGBTQ+ bars all over the U.S. were closing, but the story ended up being more complicated—and hopeful—than […]
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LGBTQ+ social media platforms center on queer spaces, community connection
A gay man living in a rural area has recently come out of the closet and is looking for LGBTQ+ friends; a lesbian has moved to a new city where she hopes to find a local queer femme social group; a nonbinary person has started hormone replacement therapy and wants to share the changes they’re […]
