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. Callen-Lorde is seeking applicants for LGBTQ+ fellowship. LGBTQ+ health care pioneer Callen-Lorde Community […]
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15 queer holiday films and where to find them
Queer holiday films used to be few and far between, but the past 10 years have shown a lot of progress in representation. Even holiday film stalwarts like Hallmark Channel and Lifetime have started making more diverse and inclusive offerings to make viewers’ holidays merry and gay. From Sapphic road trips, fake romances that turn […]
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The “Q” Word: How older LGBT adults feel about the word “queer”
LGBT adults, age 55-plus, represent the Stonewall generation. They are the AIDS generation. They fought — and died — to bring us every right and privilege our LGBTQ+ community enjoys today. They accomplished this within a hostile social and political environment. One of the most hurtful words used against this generation was “queer.” It was […]
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The international landscape of same-sex marriage acceptance: Insights from Pew Research
Pew Research Center has collected data over the past two years from several studies about attitudes regarding LGBTQ+ people worldwide. Their research gathered from 32 countries has revealed what populations have the most and least support, generational differences, gender divides in opinion and more. According to Pew, Sweden has the highest support level for same-sex […]
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Holiday gifts for the queer foodie and spirits lover in your life
The holiday season is the perfect time to spoil the foodies and spirits lovers in your life. From tasty treats to imbibe-able gifts, you can check off your list with these fabulous options. A special bonus? All these gifts come from LGBTQ+-owned businesses or creators. Tasty Treats The Chaga Company’s umami-rich Mycosalt. The Chaga Company […]
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News is Good: PGN receives journalism grant, a queer holiday film 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. Philadelphia Gay News receives news sustainability initiative grant. PGN, a member of […]
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The fight to inspire: Ohio’s LGBTQ+ everyday elder heroes
With age comes a considerable amount of freedom — freedom to express ourselves, reflect on paths we’ve taken and rise up and recognize that our presence still matters at any age. “We need to remain true to our base and never lose sight of our collective mission to fight for the rights for all people […]
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How conservative playbook Project 2025 could affect LGBTQ+ people if it comes to pass
Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project is a creation of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative policy think tank whose “mission is to formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.” Associated Press journalist Lisa Mascaro recently summed up Project 2025 […]
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News is Good: “Queer to Stay” recipients, an LGBTQ+ district for Oakland 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. Human Rights Campaign and Showtime announce 2023 winners of the “Queer to […]
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LGBTQ+ candidates break barriers in 2023 off-year elections across the U.S.
This off-year election brought out over 500 LGBTQ+ candidates for political offices around the country, according to LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s “Out on the Trail Report 2023.” There were increases in candidates who identify as bisexual, pansexual and queer, including an over 600% increase in genderqueer/nonbinary candidates and a 50% increase in transgender women candidates. LGBTQ+ […]
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What we know about the outing and suicide of Alabama Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland
Please note we are using he/him pronouns for Bubba Copeland as that is what he used publicly. On Nov. 3, F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, the Republican mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, took his life in front of Lee County Sheriff’s deputies after they attempted to do a wellness check on Copeland. Copeland, 49, mayor of the […]
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News is Good: “Nyad” premieres on Netflix, a Sapphic art collection in Philly 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.youtube.com/watch?v=bYks_-fPmaE Diana Nyad biopic premieres on Netflix. After spending time on the festival […]
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PragerU detransition documentary campaign promoted on X’s “What’s Happening”
PragerU, also known as Prager University Foundation, is a conservative advocacy and media group that has made headlines in 2023 for its controversial educational curriculum. Videos and lessons that downplay the effects of racism and slavery, the mistreatment of Indigenous populations and how LGBTQ+ issues should not be taught in school under the guise of […]
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Exploring 70 years of lesbian publications: From 1940s zines to modern glossy magazines
Since the 1940s, lesbians have created a vibrant history of publications. From the exploration of daily lesbian life to literary and feminist pursuits, to the modern age of glossy magazines, for over 70 years, lesbians have been finding a way to connect and share their stories in periodicals, newsletters and beyond. An image from the […]
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News is Good: NHL reverses ban on Pride Tape, Pride in Mauritius 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/PR_NHL/status/1716871908430610885 The National Hockey League walks back ban on Pride tape. After banning […]
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LGBTQ+ elders need specific resources to thrive
The aging process looks different for everyone, and for queer people, getting older can present specific challenges. Aging LGBTQ+ people need access to housing and healthcare that is both affordable and affirming, but discrimination and high prices make it difficult to achieve these basic needs. For the LGBTQ+ community, planning for our futures is key. […]
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News is Good: National Trans Visibility March, Maddie Zahm’s debut album 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. 2023 National Trans Visibility March Rally and March sets off in NYC. On […]
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Combating social isolation with LGBTQ+ elders at national and local levels
Aging is a gift that not everyone gets to experience. This is especially true within the LGBTQ+ community, where discrimination, HIV/AIDS and a lack of resources continue to present challenges for the community time and time again. Today, many LGBTQ+ older adults find they face a new challenge as they age: social isolation.Nightclubs and bars […]
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11 groundbreaking moments in U.S. LGBTQ+ history
The history of the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. is rich. While the Stonewall Rebellion and legislative wins like Obergefell v. Hodges often dominate discussions about our history, many other stories and people paved the way for modern LGBTQ+ rights. From brave individuals in the 19th century who risked it all to create a space […]
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LGBTQ+ icons George Harris and Jack Evans: A love story for the ages
Special to News is Out from the LGBT History Project. When George Harris and Jack Evans became the first couple to legally marry in Dallas County, they had already been together 54 years. That day in 2015, Dallas was the largest metropolitan area in the country to gain marriage equality, and a photo of the […]