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GLAAD’s inaugural gaming report shows improvement needed in LGBTQ+ representation
Earlier this year, GLAAD released their first ever Gaming Report, assessing LGBTQ+ inclusion in gaming. In addition to their yearly “Where We Are on TV” report, the organization has taken an in-depth look at LGBTQ” representation in gaming for 2023. Their goal with this report is “to educate the game industry on the current state…
How Matthew Schueller and Michael Lindsay are creating a community-driven queer travel experience
Before he became one-half of a popular influencer and content-creating couple with close to a million followers on social media,…
Project 2025’s ‘War on Porn’ threatens sex workers, LGBTQ+ community
Civil liberties and LGBTQ+ rights advocates have expressed alarm that a proposal to criminalize pornography in a 920-page far-right blueprint…
Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz has a long history of supporting the LGBTQ+ community
Few things have been as highly anticipated this year as Kamala Harris’ pick for her vice presidential running mate. This…
Far from making their last calls, LGBTQ+ bars evolve to imagine a new world
Greggor Mattson put about 10,000 miles on his car during his long, winding pilgrimage to 300 LGBTQ+ bars across 39…
Philly’s Paynter’s Platters gives back to the LGBTQ+ community
Paynter’s Platters is a Black and LGBTQ+-owned catering company largely servicing the Philadelphia area, with New Jersey roots. For owner…
LGBTQ+ social media platforms center on queer spaces, community connection
A gay man living in a rural area has recently come out of the closet and is looking for LGBTQ+…
“Wynonna Earp: Vengeance” gets a trailer and a new life thanks to fans and Tubi
Fandoms are known for going to bat for their favorite shows. However, some fans have gone above and beyond to save the…
The rise of sober LGBTQ+ spaces
Bars have long been a key part of LGBTQ+ culture. They provide us with safe havens where we can be…
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20,000 show up to support HRC’s “Out for Kamala Harris” virtual event
Since President Joe Biden announced he was no longer running for re-election on Sunday, July 21, there have been significant gatherings dedicated to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. The first was a Zoom call for Black women voters, with an estimated 40,000 participants who raised over $1 million on Sunday. The following day, “Win with Black…
Kamala Harris’ stance on LGBTQ+ rights: A history of advocacy and action
Since President Joe Biden announced on Sunday, July 21, that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, all eyes have been on Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden gave his full support to Harris to run in his place for the highest office in the nation, and since then, Harris has broken records…
25 LGBTQ+ athletes competing for Team USA at the Summer Olympics
As the Olympic torch makes its final leg before the opening ceremony this Friday, we’re thinking about the incredible LGBTQ+ athletes representing the United States at this year’s games. Here are 25 athletes to cheer for as the games begin. Women’s Soccer Tierna Davidson: (Defender) Davidson is currently a center back for NJ/NY Gotham FC…
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‘Am I OK?’: Dakota Johnson stars in a film about coming out in your 30s
The long-awaited Dakota Johnson lesbian rom-com, “Am I OK?” finally premiered on Max two years after its festival premiere and it does so just in time for Pride Month. The cute film about coming out later in life is directed by the sapphic married couple Stephanie Allynne and Tig Notaro, the latter of whom makes…
TransTech Social is removing barriers to trans success
It is common knowledge that women earn 84% of the average worker. Less common knowledge? Trans women earn 60%of the average worker. Trans men and non-binary people come in at around 70%, while 16% of all trans people make less than $10,000 annually. E.C. Pizarro III was lucky, and he knew it. He had a BFA in graphic design and had…
Can a woman be a drag queen? Chappell Roan shows anyone of any gender can perform in drag
Chappell Roan is on a steep rise to fame. You may have encountered her current hit Good Luck, Babe! on the radio, at cafés or out in bars and clubs. If not, the song is a must-add to your favourite playlist. Good Luck, Babe! is an upbeat, contemporary pop track with clear influences of 1980s…