Trans Pride Monolith: ACLU’s Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
Trans Pride Monolith, featuring Schuyler Bailar & ACLU's Freedom to Be exhibit, advocates for LGBTQ+ rights against political challenges. Defending a better future through visibility and action.
Chile: LGBTQ+ Rights Regression, Transgender Program Suspended
Chile faces LGBTQ+ rights regression with the suspension of a transgender support program. Discrimination rises, fueled by ultra-right influence, impacting trans youth and adults. Advocacy groups fight back.
Colton Ford: Gay Adult Film Star & Musician Passes Away
Colton Ford (Glenn Soukesian), a well-known gay adult film actor and musician, has died at 62. Friends and peers mourn the loss of the Pasadena native, remembered for his music and film career.
Texas Judge Rolls Back LGBTQ+ Workplace Protections
A Texas judge's ruling negates Supreme Court precedent, jeopardizing LGBTQ+ workplace protections under Title VII. The decision allows discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Trump’s Deportation Blocked: LGBTQ+ Rights & Policy
The Supreme Court blocked Trump's deportation policy affecting Venezuelan migrants & LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. Christopher Wiggins covers the intersection of policy, politics, and LGBTQ+ lives.
Queer Lens: Photography & LGBTQ+ History
Explore LGBTQ+ history through photography in "Queer Lens." Nikki Aye and Ryan Martineau highlight the medium's crucial role in illuminating queer communities and raising visibility.
All Stars 10: Tournament Revitalizes Drag Race
All Stars 10's tournament format revitalizes Drag Race, offering fresh episodes and smaller stories. Aja, Bosco, and Irene emerge strong. This format rewards social gameplay, making alliances matter.
Pride Month: History, Challenges, and Celebrations
Pride Month, originating from the Stonewall riots, commemorates LGBTQ+ history and achievements. Despite challenges, Pride continues to evolve, addressing inclusion, funding, and political support. Celebrations spread globally.
GLAAD: Social Media Fails LGBTQ+ Safety
GLAAD's SMSI reveals social media platforms are failing LGBTQ+ individuals, with rising hate and reduced protections, especially for transgender and nonbinary people. Urgent action is needed to restore safety.
Lesbian Parents: Donor-Conceived Offspring Well-Adjusted
Study: Donor-conceived children of lesbian parents show positive psychological adjustment into adulthood, regardless of donor type or contact. Counters anti-LGBTQ+ backlash concerns. Longitudinal research data.
Transgender ‘Freedom to Be’ Quilt at WorldPride DC
At WorldPride in DC, the 'Freedom to Be' quilt, a trans-made demonstration, confronts political pressures and mirrors the AIDS Memorial Quilt's legacy. It showcases defiance and love amid LGBTQ+ challenges.
Pope Leo XIV: Peru, LGBTQ+, and Catholic Church Dynamics
Pope Leo XIV's election sparks hope for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Catholic Church, given his Peruvian background and focus on social justice, but challenges remain regarding traditional doctrines.