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Lgbtq
hell yeah
Jan. 24, 2021
JoJo Siwa Is ‘the Happiest She’s Ever Been’ Since Coming Out
“I’ve been happy in this land for a minute now, and now that I get to share that with the world, it just, it’s awesome!”
By
Claire Lampen
cut covers
Jan. 4, 2021
Sarah McBride’s Neighborhood
The new Delaware state senator is making history in her hometown.
By
Brock Colyar
profile
Dec. 22, 2020
Adonis Finds His Voice
The model, singer and co-parent (with Slick Woods) on tokenism in fashion and being sexually fluid.
By
Matthew Schneier
on the rise
Dec. 10, 2020
The Designer Who’s Always Blurring the Lines
Keith Lafuente blends art and fashion, drag and anime.
By
Andrew Nguyen
fond farewell
Dec. 10, 2020
Radio Disney Helped Me Find My People
It wasn’t just an AM station; it was a respite for marginalized weirdos and LGBTQ loners like me.
By
Brennan Carley
celebrity
Dec. 1, 2020
Juno
Star Elliot Page Shares That He Is Trans
“I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
lgbtq
Nov. 30, 2020
Laverne Cox Says She Was Target of Transphobic Attack
The actress said she was on a socially distanced walk when a man got into a physical altercation with her friend.
By
Hannah Gold
trans rights
Aug. 31, 2020
What Really Happened to Layleen Polanco?
Polanco died in solitary confinement at Rikers last year. Now her family has reached a $5.9 million settlement with the city.
By
Hannah Gold
q&a
Aug. 7, 2020
What If We Stopped Listening to Beauty Influencers?
Shea Couleé and Teddy Quinlivan are the faces of a democratic new beauty app.
By
Andrew Nguyen
art
July 9, 2020
A New $10,000 Grant For Black Trans Women Artists
Justice means not just fighting discrimination but facilitating success.
By
Andrew Nguyen
power
July 1, 2020
HUD Proposal Cuts Protections for Unhoused Trans People
It would allow federally funded, same-sex homeless shelters to make admission determinations based on biological sex.
By
Claire Lampen
power
June 15, 2020
15,000 People Marched in Brooklyn for Black Trans Lives
“This is what community looks like.”
By
Andrew Nguyen
pride
June 10, 2020
Portraits by Queer Artists of Color to Nourish Your Soul
Buy a print for a good cause.
By
Andrew Nguyen
pride
June 4, 2020
Ways You Can Support the Black LGBTQ+ Community
For Pride Month and beyond.
By
Andrew Nguyen
movies
May 1, 2020
The Half of It
Is an Absolutely Perfect High School Rom-com
Do yourself a favor and watch it.
By
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
coronavirus
Mar. 23, 2020
An Oral History of a Socially Distanced Wedding
The ceremony lasted three minutes and was officiated by a friend leaning out of a fourth-floor window.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
recommendations
Mar. 18, 2020
Drag Shows Are a Happy Distraction
Where to livestream entertainment from all the best queens.
By
Andrew Nguyen
jameela jamil
Feb. 6, 2020
Unpacking the Latest Jameela Jamil Controversy
She’s facing criticism after it was announced that she’d be hosting and MC-ing a voguing competition show.
By
Hannah Gold
party lines
Feb. 4, 2020
Kristin Chenoweth Knows Her Job Isn’t Preaching to the Choir
The actress won an award for allyship at last night’s Human Rights Campaign gala.
By
Jennimai Nguyen
recommendations
Jan. 22, 2020
The Creator of
Work in Progress
Just Wants to Pee in Peace
Abby McEnany’s lovely, new semi-autobiographical show deals frankly with depression, family (chosen and origin), and gender nonconformity.
By
Katie Heaney
let them eat cake!
Jan. 15, 2020
A Christian School Allegedly Expelled a Student Over Her Rainbow Birthday Cake
Kimberly Alford says her 15-year-old daughter was “dismissed” over a photo of her blowing out candles on her rainbow birthday cake.
By
Claire Lampen
celesbians
Dec. 11, 2019
Oh No, Did Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson Break Up?
A suspicious, since-deleted tweet from Delevingne sent queer women into a panic.
By
Katie Heaney
the l word
Dec. 9, 2019
The L Word
Still Feels Like Coming Home
I’m too happy this show is back to be truly objective about it.
By
Katie Heaney
i’ve never recovered from this
Dec. 3, 2019
My Sexuality Was Chrismukkah
The O.C.
episode that taught me everything and nothing about dating men.
By
Katie Heaney
beauty
Nov. 8, 2019
Pose
’s MJ Rodriguez Lands Her First Big Beauty Contract
The actress is the first trans, Latinx woman to get a contract with Olay.
By
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
power
Oct. 7, 2019
Julian Castro Escorts LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Across Mexico-U.S. Border
But hours after the group was told their cases were reviewed, they were returned to Mexico.
By
Marie Lodi
crime
Sept. 15, 2019
An 18th Trans Person Has Been Killed This Year
The body of Bee Love Slater, a 23-year-old black trans woman, was found “burned beyond recognition” in her car.
By
Marie Lodi
lil nas x
Sept. 5, 2019
Straight Man Bravely Pretends Being Gay Doesn’t Matter
Kevin Hart’s comments regarding Lil Nas X’s decision to come out came off as dismissive and silencing.
By
Katie Heaney
lgbtq
Aug. 5, 2019
Victoria’s Secret Has Hired an Openly Trans Model for the First Time
Valentina Sampaio will reportedly appear in a campaign for the company, months after an executive made insensitive remarks about trans models.
By
Hannah Gold
the l word
June 28, 2019
What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t) Since
The L Word
An interview with series creator Ilene Chaiken.
By
Katie Heaney
pride month
June 27, 2019
It Looks Like Boston’s Straight Pride Is Actually Happening
The event’s organizers have cleared their first logistical hurdle.
By
Amanda Arnold
from the archives
June 26, 2019
How
New York
Has Covered LGBT Life in the Years Since Stonewall
In 1969, we missed the rebellion. But in the five decades since, we’ve covered the changing community.
By
Christopher Bonanos
parties!
June 25, 2019
The Designer Who’s Been Celebrating Pride for Over 25 Years
Kenneth Cole threw a Pride party with the cast of
The Prom
.
By
Andrew Nguyen
pride
June 24, 2019
50 Years of Pride
Coach celebrates New York’s queer history.
By
Andrew Nguyen
how i get it done
June 24, 2019
LGBT Center Director Glennda Testone Loves Her Two-Hour Commute
“Now with the baby, it’s my time to re-charge and catch up.”
By
Paola de Varona
meet the new
June 20, 2019
This Is What a Radically Queer Runway Show Looks Like
Designer Willie Norris is outspoken about his gay agenda.
By
Andrew Nguyen
pride month
June 17, 2019
26 Glittery, Rainbowy Things to Buy During Pride Month
With proceeds going to organizations that support LGBTQ rights.
By
Andrew Nguyen
crime
June 4, 2019
3 Trans Women Have Been Killed in Dallas This Past Year
Police are now investigating the death of Chynal Lindsey, whose body was discovered on Saturday.
By
Hannah Gold
campaign trail
May 21, 2019
Ralph Lauren Made a Rainbow Pony for Pride Month
The new collection benefits an international network of LGBTQIA+ organizations.
By
Andrew Nguyen
420 blaze it
May 8, 2019
I Want to Be a 420OldFatLesbian When I Grow Up
An interview with Sue and Lee, the two best people on Instagram.
By
Katie Heaney
the cut portfolio
May 6, 2019
The Met Gayla Was Queer, Fabulous, and Totally Absurd
A celebration of camp in Brooklyn.
By
Andrew Nguyen
culture
Feb. 22, 2019
Ellen Page Says Hollywood Pressured Her to Stay in the Closet
“I was distinctly told, by people in the industry, when I started to become known: ‘People cannot know you’re gay.’”
By
Lisa Ryan
culture
Jan. 25, 2019
50 Years of Chosen Family
The drag mothers at the House of LaBeija have helped raise several generations of young queens.
By
Andrew Nguyen
human rights
Oct. 21, 2018
What to Know About Trump’s Terrifying Proposal to Eliminate Transgender Rights
The Department of Health and Human Services is reportedly working to establish that a person’s sex is to be male or female and “unchangeable.”
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
ch-ch-ch-changes
Aug. 23, 2018
Teen Vogue
Head Phillip Picardi Is Leaving Condé Nast
He will be the next editor-in-chief at
Out
.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
science of us
July 31, 2018
The Census Might Finally Ask About Your Gender Identity
And more about your sexuality, too.
By
Katie Heaney
campaign ads
June 7, 2018
Democratic Candidate Airs Ad With Same-Sex Kiss During
Fox & Friends
He added “take that, Trump.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
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
music
May 14, 2018
Why People Are Unhappy About Rita Ora’s New Song ‘Girls’
The singer apologized and officially came out as bisexual following widespread criticism.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
Apr. 26, 2018
Janelle Monáe Comes Out in
Rolling Stone
Interview
“I’m open to learning more about who I am.”
By
Sarah Spellings
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