Three-quarters of LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people still fear coming out at work because of high rates of discrimination, according to new research carried out by myGwork, global talent platform and professional network for the LGBTQ+ community. The study, carried out to coincide with Lesbian Visibility Week, delves into some of the specific challenges that […]
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Workplace Discrimination Prevents Three-Quarters of LGBTQ+ Women from Coming Out at Work, Reveals Research
Three-quarters of LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people still fear coming out at work because of high rates of discrimination, according to new research carried out by myGwork, global talent platform and professional network for the LGBTQ+ community. The study, carried out to coincide with Lesbian Visibility Week, delves into some of the specific challenges that […]
Danielle Moné Truitt on Playing a Queer Character on Law & Order: Organized Crime
Actress Danielle Moné Truitt is the woman behind Law & Order: Organized Crime’s Sergeant Ayanna Bell—aka, the Law & Order franchise’s most groundbreaking co-lead character yet, for being both a Black woman and queer. And while Truitt herself is straight, within her journey to this role—a personal breakthrough, too—there is a peripherally queer theme: It […]
D.C. Trans Pride: An Event By and For the Trans Community
Trans Pride is set to return to the Washington, D.C. area May 19 and 20, 2023. Planning for this year’s program is underway, led by community members who were once a part of a local Pride organization and are now looking to branch out on their own to create a stand-alone program for the trans, […]
Stacey Stevenson is using her past for a brighter future for lll LGBTQ+ families
After experiencing discrimination from her parents, school, adoption agencies, and too many others, Stacey Stevenson has formed a happy family and found a home working for acceptance for all LGBTQ+ families like hers. Stevenson had what she calls “COVID clarity” in 2020, taking stock of what she really wanted out of life and ditching her […]
Whitman-Walker Health’s Enterprising Women
Every year, Tagg Magazine‘s Enterprising Women spring issue features LGBTQ+ women making a difference in their communities and industries. We’ve profiled over 65 queer women from across the country. This year’s issue focuses on the enterprising women of Whitman-Walker Health, a non-profit organization offering affirming community-based health and wellness services to all with a special […]
“Erin’s Guide to Kissing Girls” had me wishing I was a queer kid
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine myself wanting to return to middle school. But all that changed when I watched Julianna Notten’s feature debut Erin’s Guide to Kissing Girls, a queer comedy that follows a middle school student as she devises a plan to have her first kiss at prom. Based on a […]
5 insightful memoirs by queer and trans women
Women’s stories are powerful and reading about the lives of these women in their own words will open your mind to life lessons you’d never thought of before. These five queer and trans women have shared their insights with their autobiographies in these pages and we recommend you pick up each of these books. […]
How I discovered I’m trans and lovable
When I was a little boy, I dreamt of meeting my Ken often. Tall, dark, and muscular. We would be on opposite sides of an aisle in a bookstore and our eyes would meet the moment I slid a book from its comfortable spot. Sparks would fly and I’d experience a love so profound it […]
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 […]
The bisexual holiday gift guide
Bisexuals are too often underrepresented in LGBTQ+ gift guides or excluded altogether so here’s a bisexual-specific gift guide to support and love on the bisexual people in your life this holiday season. As a bisexual person, here’s some gifts I would love to receive that not only validate my sexuality, but make me feel loved […]
Staying sober during the holiday season in the LGBTQ+ community
The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and good cheer for everyone. It’s also a time when people tend to enjoy festive drinks, wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages. During the holidays, when so many people are drinking as part of their celebrations, it can be difficult to navigate certain spaces and […]
7 holiday songs by queer artists for your December playlist
Everyone knows and loves holiday classics like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” or Bing Crosby’s “Last Christmas,” but there are so many other standout holiday songs that don’t get quite as much attention, including several by queer artists. Take a look at our picks for seven of the best holiday songs […]
The evolution of “The L Word” franchise
Nineteen years ago this January, the landscape of lesbian representation on television changed forever when The L Word premiered on Showtime, and became the first television series to feature an ensemble cast of queer female characters. The show ran until 2009, and ultimately returned to Showtime in December 2019 with The L Word: Generation Q […]
Christin Baker queers the holiday rom-mom with “Merry & Gay”
Filmmaker Christin Baker has done it again. Following the success of her films Season of Love, I Hate New Year’s, and Christmas at the Ranch, Baker has created and produced the fourth queer holiday rom-com in four years to represent the LGBTQ+ community: Merry & Gay. But Merry & Gay is far from a repeat […]
Tegan and Sara dish on their new TV show, album, tour and Book
2022 was quite the year for indie pop duo Tegan and Sara. In October alone, a TV adaptation of their memoir High School premiered on Amazon Freevee; the pair released their tenth studio album Crybaby to critical acclaim; and the duo embarked on their first tour in three years. But being in the entertainment industry […]
The Metaverse: Paradise or problem for the LGBTQ+ community?
The metaverse has been heralded as a space for creativity, exploration, and play. For many LGBTQ+ folks this sounds like a utopian digital space to explore identity and connect with an inclusive community. However, critics of the metaverse are quick to point out that digital giants like Facebook have a disturbing track record when it […]
Kakuma Refugee Camp: Love may have to hide, but it never dies Pt. II
“On 30th March 2020, I was ambushed by a homophobic gang and questioned me… why am I homosexual,” Paul Canary, LGBTQIA advocate and refugee in Kakuma Refugee Camp shares. “I was then beaten and pushed into a long ditch. My bones in my right leg got broken and dislocated. I have never received adequate treatment, […]
What it’s like dating as an asexual person
Imagine you’re at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Everybody and their mother is lined up, eager to fill their plate up with food. You finally get to the front of the line, only to realize that absolutely nothing looks appealing and you don’t even feel hungry. There’s a line of people impatiently waiting behind you. You try […]
13 of the biggest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the U.S.
Fall is LGBTQ+ film festival season and no matter where in the U.S. you are, there is bound to be one near you. Even if not, all of these have virtual festivals going on, too! You can enjoy the latest in queer film from the comfort of your living room. Frameline Location: San Francisco Next […]