This post has been updated as of Feb.14. As of Feb. 13, the word “transgender” has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument web page in Greenwich Village, New York. The site and monument, which are part of the National Park Service, also removed the “T” representing trans people, as well as the “Q” for […]
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#SaveQueerStories explains how to save your favorite queer TV show from cancellation
Five things happened in the summer of 2022 that changed everything for J. Birch, the Anishinaabe creator behind #SaveQueerStories. There was the interview that Elliot Page did with Esquire about his transition, right around the same time Nimona creator ND Stevenson posted a comic about his own transition. It was also the summer that Birch […]
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Queer Chicana artist Jaqui Almaguer uses traditional styles to highlight immigrant experiences
For many children, an introduction to art comes from museums or kindergarten art classes. For Jaqui Almaguer, it was Little Village graffiti. Almaguer, a 42-year-old self-taught Chicago-based artist, had a lifetime of experiences before committing to an art career full-time. Now, she’s putting her Chicana heritage and spiritual beliefs into her vibrant traditionally inspired painted […]
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Queer women and GLP-1s: Navigating health, weight and stigma
It was a hundred little things. The way my knees nearly gave out as I climbed down the stairs in the morning. Not fitting in an airplane seatbelt. Falling behind my fellow journalists on a hike during a press trip. I have struggled with my weight for over 20 years, and now, in my mid-40s, […]
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Why LGBTQ+ communities face higher risks of nicotine addiction
When it comes to the LGBTQ+ community and commercial tobacco use, the statistics are daunting. According to what was last available via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—whose numbers have now been erased because of an executive order from President Donald Trump—about one in six lesbian, gay and bisexual adults smoke cigarettes, compared […]
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200+ organizations stand up for LGBTQIA2S+ freedom
The National LGBTQ Task Force has issued a press release along with 200 LGBTQ+ organizations in solidarity, addressing a commitment to advancing freedom during the second Trump administration. Read the full release below. A Message to Our Community from 200+ Organizations Committed to Advancing LGBTQIA2S+ Freedom “Remember: we’re stronger together. Don’t run and hide. We […]
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Malcolm Kenyatta elected as DNC Vice Chair
This weekend, Democratic National Committee (DNC) members elected Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to serve as one of its three vice chairs. Kenyatta, a current member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who recently ran for auditor general, is considered a rising star in the Democratic Party. In 2018, Kenyatta made history as the first openly-LGBTQ+ person […]
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Queer women win big at the 2025 Grammy Awards
Chappell. Doechii. Gaga. Miley – just a few of the queer women who claimed music’s biggest honors last night. The 2025 Grammy Awards was filled with impactful speeches, long-awaited recognition and more than a few surprises. But it was queer women who stole the show, with passionate acceptance speeches, both on stage and on the […]
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Feeling helpless? 10 actions you can take to support LGBTQ+ rights
These past two weeks have been particularly difficult, with numerous executive orders affecting diversity and the LGBTQ+ community. Three executive orders this week alone focused on the trans community. Between doomscrolling and 24/7 coverage, it’s easy to get caught up in a pervasive feeling of helplessness. But there are things you can do if you […]
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Trump moves to restrict transgender students’ rights in schools
President Donald Trump has issued his third executive order in one week aimed at restricting rights for the transgender community. Trump previously issued orders banning trans people from serving in the military and restricting gender-affirming care for those under 19. On Wednesday, Trump signed the “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” order, which would restrict […]
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Critical acclaim for ‘Emilia Pérez’ comes with criticism, too
Leading this year’s Oscar contenders by the sheer number of nominations, the musical comedy Emilia Pérez is eliciting criticism in addition to critical acclaim for its portrayal of transgender people and Mexican culture. The film won the best musical/comedy at the recent Golden Globes, setting it up as a strong Academy Awards contender. The film […]
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From tuxedos to tattoos, Eleanor Medhurst’s “Unsuitable” traces a hidden history of lesbian fashion
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Blues singer Gladys Bentley was a dazzling star of the Harlem Renaissance, a period in the 1920s and ’30s when African American culture flourished in New York City. Bentley’s risqué performances intrigued audiences. So did the entertainer’s relationships with […]
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Trump moves to restrict trans youth health care, one day after military ban
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender and gender-nonconforming youth from receiving gender-affirming medical care. This order would also penalize any institution that receives federal research or education grants if they provide gender-affirming care to anyone under the age of 19. The order begins by stating that “medical professionals are maiming […]
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Trump signs executive order effectively banning trans people from serving
On Monday night, President Donald Trump signed the “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” executive order, effectively banning transgender people from serving in the military. Trump has done this before during his first administration, an order which was reversed by the Biden administration. Now once again, the military’s estimated 15,000 trans troops are once again facing […]
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Why inclusive design in tech is critical for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks
We live in a world where technology is always with us, influencing everything we do, from shopping online to staying connected with friends. When tech products and platforms are designed with only one type of person in mind, others get left behind, especially marginalized communities, like BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ […]
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LGBTQ people vape at high rates. Here’s why.
Housing insecurity. Food insecurity. Substance use disorder. These are just a few challenges some in the LGBTQ+ community face that lead them down the path of using tobacco and e-cigarette products. To help, the country needs more research on what LGBTQ+-specific counseling and therapies work, Temple University pulmonary critical care doctor Jamie Garfield said. “If you’re going […]
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The Task Force’s Creating Change conference brings community, collaboration and action to Las Vegas
The National LGBTQ Task Force’s annual Creating Change conference has kicked off in Las Vegas at the newly renovated Rio Hotel and Casino. The conference, which has been in existence in some form since 1988, brings over 3000 attendees together to build skills and organize for LGBTQ+ rights and issues. Task Force President Kierra Johnson […]
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LGBTQ+ advocates warn Meta’s policy changes ‘putting us back in the dark ages’
LGBTQ+ advocates have expressed alarm in recent weeks, as Meta has taken steps to undermine protections for queer youth and apparently worked to appease the incoming conservative administration in Washington. Meta, the parent company of popular social media and messaging companies Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is owned by Mark Zuckerberg, who was once considered to be an ally of […]
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Queer creators grapple with TikTok ban and Meta policy changes
Update: As of Jan. 15, it has been reported that the Biden administration is looking into ways to keep TikTok from shutting down in the United States. TikTok is currently scheduled to be banned in the U.S. as of Sunday, Jan. 19. Also as of reporting, the Supreme Court has not intervened or overturned the […]
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H.R. 28: House votes to ban trans women and girls from athletics
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 218-206 in favor of H.R.28 – Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025. The bill would ban transgender girls and women from participating in athletics at schools and institutions that receive federal funding, stating that “sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s […]
