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7 'banned books' to read & celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
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7 'banned books' to read & celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these must-reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

Lewis Oakley bisexual writer
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This bi dad is answering questions, fighting stigma, and celebrating bisexuality

Lewis Oakley's journey on becoming an advocate for bisexual awareness.

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From Latvia with love, how one artist found music, freedom, and herself

From a small country to the Big Apple, Keeana Kee's journey is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and finding healing and inspiration through music.

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DragQueens

Serving history: 'Drag Race's Soa de Muse channels the original Queen of Drag

Largely forgotten in history, William Dorsey Swann was a true revolutionary and embodies everything we cherish about the art of drag today.

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Did Chappell Roan pay homage to this queer, swashbuckling opera star at the VMAs?

Chappell Roan's epic looks and performance at the VMA Awards were tens across the board! But did the Midwest Princess tell a queer story behind her fashion statements?

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From panels to pillow talk, how to have fun (and keep it professional) at work conferences

Conference season is upon us! Your guide to mixing business with pleasure.

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60 photos of drag EXCELLENCE at Bushwig 2024 so fierce they'll snatch your wig

Kennedy Davenport, Dawn, Amanda Tori Meating, Luxx Noir London, Megami, Peaches, and more turned it out in Brooklyn!

AJ Sloan
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Horny and human, adult content is as American as apple pie

The country's love of adult content is woven into the fabric of our history, writes adult film actor A.J. Sloan.

Why J.K. Rowling can never be the "People's Princess"
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Why J.K. Rowling can NEVER be the 'People's Princess'

The infamous author has used the British Royal Family to draw inspiration for her characters. But Rowling's crown continues to slip as she spews hate.

Johnny Montanez TikTok Content Creator LGBTQ+ Ally
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When life handed him trauma, this creator made TikToks

Skits, "sins," and social media have made Johnny Montanez one of the internet's rising stars.

How the era of 'men were men' birthed America's first drag superstars
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How the era of 'men were men' birthed America's first drag superstars

In the 1910s and 1920s, drag musicals were just as popular as football on college campuses and in male-only social clubs, writes historian Andrew Erdman.

CeCe Telfer Black trans track athlete 2028 LA Summer Olympics starting lineup
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Meet the Black trans athlete aiming for gold at the 2028 L.A. Olympics

In a world that seeks to exclude her, CeCé Telfer is on a courageous journey to become the first Black trans-Olympic runner.

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How this queer content creator challenges norms with humor

Can laughter and social change coexist? Taha Arshad is using humor to navigate adversity and spark change.

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Has the era of internet trolls and rage baiters reached its peak?

Joe Rogan's latest comedy show on Netflix was filled with racist, transphobic, and homophobic jokes. But the tide may be turning against hate peddlers like him.

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I'm a trans teen, not a mental illness

Overcoming societal misconceptions and the medicalization of trans identity, Scar Rulien writes that being a trans teen isn't defined by suffering or mental illness but by the joy of living authentically.

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My journey to self-acceptance through embracing my body hair

How do you define your identity? The power of self-expression and acceptance comes in many forms. For writer Alex Music, their body hair became the ultimate symbol of self-love.

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Writing back to the places left behind

How do you love a place that doesn't love you back? Multimedia artist Lexie Bean tells of the intimate collection of letters from those who wrote to their past homes.

Tarek Ali
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Transforming childhood taunts to adult triumphs

Childhood taunts can shape our identity and influence how we navigate the world as adults. But why do these memories linger and impact us so deeply? Award-winning podcaster Tarek Ali shares his journey.

Ricky Cornish Toronto Gay Pride LGBTQ+ Equality Festival
Pride

Here's everything you missed at Toronto's unbelievable Pride festival

Reuniting with your chosen family at one of the biggest Pride events in Canada is an experience unlike any other.

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Celebrating love, community and Pride as a parent

From youthful exuberance to parental pride, writer Jess H. Gutierrez reflects on her journey through two decades of celebrations.