The Canadian government released its latest travel advice and a notable update is a caution to queer and transgender Canadians planning to travel to the United States. According to the updated advisory issued Aug. 29 and posted in full on travel.gc.ca, travelers were issued the caution that “some states have enacted laws and policies that […]
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Queer parenthood explored: A transparent dive into surrogacy and hope
This is a guest commentary by Matthew Schueller for News is Out. I feel extraordinarily lucky. As a kid, I never imagined my life could look like this. Growing up in the closet in the mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, an area many consider to be the conservative Bible Belt of the Pacific Northwest, I didn’t […]
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News is Good: “Bottoms” debuts in theaters, Sha’Carri Richardson dominates the track 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. Rachel Sennott (“Shiva Baby”) and Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) star in “Bottoms.” […]
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Creating your ultimate queer bucket list: 50 unforgettable experiences to seek in a lifetime
Life is an adventure and a bucket list can be your guide. What experiences do you want to have before you “kick the bucket?” The term “bucket list” has been around since the early aughts and was made famous by the film of the same name, starring Jack Nicolson and Morgan Freeman. Since then, it […]
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Breaking down the ‘Gay/Trans Panic Defense’: A look at its origins and impact on LGBTQ+ community
The final episode of the Max documentary series “Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York” reveals that the man behind the brutal murders and dismemberments of at least four queer men in the early 90s is pediatric nurse Richard Rogers. Thanks to advanced investigative technology, Rogers was finally arrested in 2001 for […]
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News is Good: Wayne Brady comes out, a “Royal Blue” weekend 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.tiktok.com/@waynebrady/video/7264695747784854827?lang=en Star of stage and screen, Wayne Brady, comes out as pansexual […]
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TikTok star B. Dylan Hollis’ recipe for international success
During the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bermudian B. Dylan Hollis was attending university in Wyoming and wondering how to quell the boredom of quarantine. When Hollis picked up an old recipe book and started making funny and relatable videos of his baking adventures (and misadventures), he quickly rose to fame with millions of […]
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News is Good: “Heartstopper” S2 trailer, MI bans conversion therapy 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/GovWhitmer/status/1684267858199470091 Michigan outlaws state-sanctioned conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]
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“The Unlikely Story of the Lesbians of First Friday” recalls a community of connection in the ’80s
In the early 1980s, a community could be hard to come by–especially for LGBTQ+ people living in rural areas and highly conservative parts of the country. For this reason, a group of lesbians living in Roanoke, Va. and surrounding areas began opening their doors to other lesbian and bisexual women. What started as strangers meeting […]
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Free or low cost LGBTQ+ classes you can take online
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ experience or explore subjects like intersectionality and issues in the workplace? Check out these six classes you can take completely online for free or less than $40. Professionals in their fields in healthcare, education, diversity and inclusion and even writing, offer their expertise in courses that last anywhere […]
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News is Good: “The Watermelon Woman” hits Criterion, Precious Brady-Davis makes history 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 a few things we’re excited about this week. LGBTQ+ and environmental activist Precious Brady-Davis makes history. Chicago-based […]
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of LGBTQ+ discrimination case
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiff Lorie Smith (Creative LLC), who requested an injunction against having to expand her business to include designing websites for same-sex weddings. According to Smith’s argument, “she will not produce content that ‘contradicts biblical truth'” and that includes same-sex marriage. Chief Justice John […]
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LGBTQ+ Changemakers: American Medical Association President Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld
The LGBTQ+ Changemakers series features LGBTQ+ people all over the country who are making a difference through visibility and ingenuity. Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld has been practicing medicine and creating better health care opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community for over 20 years. A former combat veteran, Dr. Ehrenfeld has served as chair of the Massachusetts Committee […]
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What does Pride looks like in 2023?
Pride month is here along with events around the country to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. 2023 has been a year full of challenges for the community, with anti-queer and transgender legislation being passed in states like Texas and Florida. This legislation threatens to change everything from how we are able to raise our families to […]
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Anastasia-Renée’s “Side Notes from the Archivist”
Anastacia-Renée is an award-winning writer, educator, interdisciplinary artist, TEDx speaker, 2020 Arc Fellow (4Culture), Jack Straw Curator, podcaster, and served as Seattle’s Civic Poet. Her fascinating new book of poetry is called “Side Notes from the Archivist.” As the title implies, the book is a historical document that provides insight into five decades of American […]
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Images of Pride past
As we celebrate Pride all month long, we remember where we started and the many Pride events along the way. Take a step back in time with these images to the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and more recent Pride events from Dallas to D.C. Cover of B.A.R.’s 1999 Pride issue. Photo: B.A.R. ArchivesCover of B.A.R.’s 2001 […]
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News is Good: The Outfronts kick off, a “Lesbian Love Story” 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 a few things we’re excited about this week. Outfest Outfronts begin today. The annual celebration of all […]
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11 Pride events to add to your calendar
Pride month is here and couldn’t have come a moment too soon. While the LGBTQ+ community is facing some of its biggest challenges in years, Pride is and will continue to be a time of reflection, revolution and renewal. Pride events are happening in every state across the country and here are a few that […]
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Target to pull select Pride merchandise in response to anti-LGBTQ+ backlash
This article has been updated to include new information. Target announced this morning via a press release that they would be removing certain items from their 2023 Pride collection. The statement reads: “For more than a decade, Target has offered an assortment of products aimed at celebrating Pride Month. Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve […]
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Girls Inc. helps teens thrive in challenging times
Daisha was in a dark place when she found Girls Inc. of Alameda County four years ago. The 17-year-old Black nonbinary bisexual person seriously considered suicide in middle school, they said. They moved in with their aunt and grandmother in Oakland when they were about 12 years old. Daisha’s relationship with their aunt wasn’t good, […]