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Displaying all articles tagged:
Lgbt
health
Sept. 29, 2020
Queer People Are Way More Likely to Suffer From Migraines
Tell me something I didn’t know.
By
Katie Heaney
talking to
Dec. 14, 2018
What Can
The Favourite
and
Mary Queen of Scots
Teach Us About Sex?
In pre-modern times, same-sex intimacy was an accepted part of the culture.
By
Anna Silman
profiles
July 18, 2018
The Reign of King Princess
Just months into her young career, the “1950” singer is queering pop.
By
Katie Heaney
July 11, 2018
This Artist Sculpts Human & Animal Blood Into Striking Works of Art
From his studio in Queens, New York, Jordan Eagles preserves blood in resin to make striking, life-size sculptures.
By
Samantha Lee
and
Masen Colucci
janessa
June 29, 2018
Tessa Thompson Comes Out As Bisexual
More good news for Janessa shippers.
By
Anna Silman
2018 pride
June 15, 2018
A Guide to the Biggest Pride Events Happening This June
A calendar of events, from New York to San Francisco.
By
Melania Hidalgo
let’s makeup
June 4, 2018
Milk Makeup Launched a Glitter Collection for LGBTQ Pride
“We are all unique specks of glitter that make up an ever-vibrant spectrum of individuality.”
By
Shannon Barbour
science of us
May 23, 2018
Why Do Queer Women Have More Health Problems Than Straight Women?
It may have to do with the under-examined concept of minority stress.
By
Katie Heaney
we ship it
Apr. 27, 2018
The Most Sensual Janelle Monae and Tessa Thompson Moments From
Dirty Computer
This is must-see content for #Janessa shippers.
By
Anna Silman
we ship it
Apr. 26, 2018
A History of Janelle Monáe And Tessa Thompson’s Maybe-More-Than Friendship
A guide to Hollywood’s cutest maybe-couple.
By
Anna Silman
talking to
Mar. 22, 2018
10 Teenagers on
Love, Simon
and What It’s Actually Like to Come Out in 2018
“Anyone who says a movie like this isn’t important is so out of touch, because I’ve had three friends come out to me since seeing it.”
By
Anna Silman
keeping up with the kardashians
Mar. 14, 2018
Kendall Jenner Finally Responds to Rumors About Her Sexuality
“I don’t think I have a bisexual or gay bone in my body,” she tells
Vogue
.
By
Anna Silman
winter olympics 2018
Feb. 16, 2018
U.S. Olympian Jokes That His Broken Thumb Means He Can’t Shake Mike Pence’s Hand
Gus Kenworthy is one of two openly gay athletes on Team U.S.A.
By
Lisa Ryan
July 28, 2017
New Video Shows Man Setting Arizona LGBT Youth Center on Fire
The suspect is believed to have used the center’s services for three years.
By
Lisa Ryan
talking to
July 26, 2017
8 Queer Muslim Women on the Power of
The Bold Type
Queer Muslim women around the world are ecstatic to see a character who represents them onscreen for the first time.
By
Anna Silman
July 19, 2017
Andrew Garfield Says His Remarks About Sexuality Were Taken Out of Context
The actor previously said he was gay “without the physical act.”
By
Lisa Ryan
June 30, 2017
Jay-Z’s Mom Came Out As Lesbian in a Track for His New Album
4:44
“Mama had four kids, but she’s a lesbian / Had to pretend so long that she’s a thespian.”
By
Lisa Ryan
gallery
June 23, 2017
Revisit Wigstock in Vintage Polaroids
Ahead of Pride weekend, discover David Yarritu’s photos from the subversive drag festival.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
online harassment
Nov. 28, 2016
Women Are Harassed Online So Frequently They’re Afraid to Voice Their Opinions
A blow to diverse voices on the internet.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Sept. 27, 2016
AfterEllen’s Closure Is a Huge Blow to Queer Women’s Media
AfterEllen was an institution. Now, it’s gone.
By
Claire Landsbaum
youth
Aug. 11, 2016
A Depressing Chart About How Hard it Is to Be a Gay or Bisexual High-Schooler
We’d like to think society has made progress on LGBT rights, but something very different is going on in schools.
By
Jesse Singal
June 30, 2016
Gay YouTube Star Charged With Faking His Own Assault, Calling It a Hate Crime
Calum McSwiggan claimed he was attacked by three men outside a gay club in Los Angeles.
By
Claire Landsbaum
interview
June 13, 2016
‘My Heart Just Sank’: Talking to Muslim LGBT Activists About Orlando
“We’re working toward a scenario where being an LGBT Muslim isn’t an oxymoron.”
By
Shahirah Majumdar
June 13, 2016
There Were Plenty of Silver Ribbons at the Tonys
A simple sign of solidarity for Orlando.
By
Theresa Avila
lesbians on tv
June 6, 2016
Game of Thrones
Finally Gave Us a Lesbian Character
To quote Yara Greyjoy: “Nothing on the Iron Islands has an ass like that.”
By
Anna Silman
cut cover story
May 24, 2016
When Brother and Sister Became Sister and Brother
Jeena Bloom wasn’t surprised when her brother Felix came out as a trans man. But when Jeena came out as a trans woman, their relationship took on a new dimension.
By
Alex Morris
civil rights
Apr. 7, 2016
It Turns Out a Brief Conversation Really Can Change Minds on LGBT Issues
Data falsification was only a temporary roadblock to an important finding that could fight bias against transgender people and other groups.
By
Jesse Singal
coming out
Mar. 10, 2016
First Openly Gay Indian Prince Talks About Coming Out
Manvendra Singh Gohil shares his story in a video for Come Out Loud.
By
Eve Peyser
Feb. 13, 2016
Indonesia Feels Threatened by LGBT Emoji
That bright-yellow same-sex couple is dangerous.
By
Kat Ward
identity
Nov. 16, 2015
10 Celebrities on Taking the
T
Out of
LGBT
Asking about the Change.org petition at this year’s OUT100 Celebration.
By
Renata Sellitti
violence
July 23, 2015
10 Trans Women Have Been Murdered in the U.S. This Year
Including India Clarke, who was found beaten to death in Tampa earlier this week.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
documentaries
July 13, 2015
A New Documentary Asks What It Means to ‘Sound Gay’
A clip from David Thorpe’s
Do I Sound Gay?
By
Allison P. Davis
street style
June 29, 2015
Body Glitter and Rainbow Eye Shadow at New York’s Pride Parade
Colorful scenes from yesterday’s momentous celebration.
By
Chris Sorensen
gay rights
June 26, 2015
Jury Finds That Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ Is Fraud
The court ruled that claims of the treatment’s success and scientific basis are fraudulent.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
political psychology
Dec. 11, 2014
20 Minutes With a Gay Person Changes Minds
Personal stories matter — a lot.
By
Jesse Singal
photography
Oct. 30, 2014
See M. Sharkey’s Poignant Portraits of Queer Youth
Now on view at the Stonewall National Museum.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
q&a
July 16, 2014
Ariel Schrag Tells the Summer Love Story You Didn’t Know You Needed
Talking to writer and cartoonist about her latest novel,
Adam
.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
June 24, 2014
Video Games and Social Media Could Help Prevent HIV in At-Risk Gay Men
There are a lot of intriguing new ways to try to change risky behaviors.
By
Jesse Singal
June 16, 2014
What If Gay-Rights Advocates’ ‘Born This Way’ Argument Is Wrong?
A professor argues against the mainstream in a new book.
By
Jesse Singal
it’s getting better
Aug. 23, 2013
Obama Administration Curious About Bisexuality
The White House will host its first-ever discussion of bisexual issues.
By
Kat Stoeffel
q&a
Apr. 2, 2013
‘Mombian’ and the Rise of Lesbian Mom Blogs
Dana Rudolph started a blog for LGBT families — and helped spearhead a movement.
By
Charlotte Cowles
both sides of a love story
Dec. 20, 2012
True Stories: She’s Marrying Her Sorority Sister
“I know, it’s the stuff wet dreams are made of.”
By
Alyssa Shelasky
babymakers
Dec. 16, 2012
Gay Men and Christian Wombs: Surrogacy’s New Frontier
Meet the red-state women carrying blue-state babies for gay men.
By
Rachel R. White
both sides of a breakup
Oct. 30, 2012
Both Sides of a Breakup: ‘I Took Him Hostage’
Luke and River were wildly in love — and wildly reckless.
By
Alyssa Shelasky
parenting
Sept. 27, 2012
Why Straight Moms Should Parent Like Lesbians
My straight friends need a gay liberation.
By
Erica Merrill