In the quiet pews of Sacred Heart Church, Sandra Worsham wrestled with her identity as a lesbian and a Catholic. With the support of New Ways Ministry, she transformed her pain into a testament of faith, proving that love and devotion can coexist.| Franciscan Media
Maintenant qu’on a une meilleure idée de ce qu’est l’extrême droite, il est temps de faire un tour d’horizon des divers groupes et tendances présents au| Pivot
I read Fat Witch Summer last year and I really liked it. So when I was offered the arc of the sequel, I hopped at the chance.| A Dance With Books
There was a sliver of hope for LGBTQ+ Americans upon Donald Trump’s first election to the presidency. For a Republican, at least, maybe he wouldn’t be so bad for the queer community. The former reality TV star had made promises. He said he would be a “friend” to LGBTQ+ people. He vowed to protect them. […]| The 19th
Five years ago, the United Nations concluded that conversion therapy could amount to torture and recommended it be banned. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will consider a case that could greenlight it for LGBTQ+ youth across the nation. It is the first of three blockbuster LGBTQ+ cases on its docket this term, as the court’s […]| The 19th
This story was published in partnership with LOOKOUT, a nonprofit news outlet focused on LGBTQ+ accountability journalism in Arizona. Sign up for their newsletter here. It’s hard to offend Eric. He’s a father to a sassy child, a professor who guides often-skeptical college students, and a transgender man. From tasteless jokes to accusations of child […]| The 19th
ST. PAUL, Minn. — October 11 marks National Coming Out Day, a celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ identities and a resistance to heteronormative assumptions that everyone is straight and cisgender unless proven… Read More »Minnesota State Senate Queer Caucus Celebrates National Coming Out Day The post Minnesota State Senate Queer Caucus Celebrates National Coming Out Day first appeared on Minnesota Senate DFL.| Minnesota Senate DFL
On Tuesday September 23, 2025 at approximately 3pm a trans woman was hate crimed at Gunnison Beach, located in Sandy Hook, NJ. Gunnison beach is a well known clothing optional…| Jersey Counter-Info
‘Tis the season for autumn drives| ClassicCars.com Journal
Mathieu Bock-Côté, c’est un peu ma muse, je dois l’avouer. Dans cet épisode, nous allons aborder la question que tout le monde se pose : est-il d’extrême| Pivot
The Seven are only good marketing. Cipher has no idea the power our Gen V students can pull together when they cooperate.| The Geekiary
Titre : Itinéraire sans GPS Auteur : Tamara Balliana Édition : Hugo New Romance Genre : New Romance M/M Pages : 432 Parution : 17 septembre 2025 Hadrien a tendance à tout faire de travers. De sa vie amoureuse à l’oubli de réserver son billet pour se rendre au mariage de sa sœur, ses déboires s’accumulent aussi vite… Lire la suite Itinéraire sans GPS – Tamara Balliana| Rowena bookine
'We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.' The post A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio appeared first on The Buckeye Flame.| The Buckeye Flame
The post Lessons on Broad Based Organizing from the Utah Compromise: A BOLD Case Study appeared first on Horizons.| Horizons
Savage Blooms Thank you to Orbit and Oliver Wehner for sending me a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: toxic relationships, alcohol abuse, sexual manipulation, under-negotiated polyamory, consensual non-consent, group sex, gender play, voyeurism, exhibitionism, themes of dominance and submission, child abuse, […]| Leah's Books
By Erica C. Barnett Some Washington state voters received a poll this week testing messages on two new initiatives… The post New Poll Tests Messages on Initiatives Opposing Trans Girls in Sports, Student Privacy appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
(How is it the middle of September already, that’s what I want to know!) Kristin DuMez, on resisting moral collapse from the very beginning: A new religious resource from Freedom Church of th…| Gaudete Theology
Five great reasons to tune out the noise and read something lovely...| Mo Fanning
A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows that the share of people who think gender-affirming care will get less accessible jumped to 38% from 20% in 2024.| The 19th
In July, Trump cut LGBTQ+ youth services for 988, the suicide crisis hotline. It has been a devastating blow, advocates say.| The 19th
The 26-year-old Chicagoan is betting that empathy and righteous anger can remake Democratic politics.| The 19th
Peter Ramsay reviews a new book that explains the transnational character of queer politics and the national character of gay and women’s rights. Book Review: Alexander Stoffel, Eros and Empire: Th…| The Northern Star
Carol Durney reintroduced herself to her constituents at an August school board meeting. Her coming out as a transgender woman sparked both outrage and overwhelming support from her community.| KPBS Public Media
Mark A. Welsh III is stepping down after two years in the role, the university announced Thursday. His resignation comes on the heels of the removal of multiple educators last week.| Houston Public Media
From Fringe history to Pride parties, August 2025 was camp, chaotic and queer. Our roundup serves culture, comedy and glitter in equal measure.| Mo Fanning Author
This promotion is not currently available. Our Open Book program celebrates authors from a variety of cultural experiences and backgrounds by sharing their stories, inspiration, writing process and more. Learn More.| Da Capo
Hi friends, I’m back for another blog tour today! I’m excited to share my thoughts as part of the blog tour hosted by Toppling Stacks Tours for The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna F…| dinipandareads
–Dhruv Madan and Maya Sarmah In Part I of this two-part post, we examined the shifting jurisprudence under Sections 375 and 377 IPC, through the cases of Imran Khan @ Ashok Ratna v. State of U.P. and Mohd. Mustafa & Ors. v. NCT of Delhi. Both these cases take a contradictory stance on whether the … Continue reading From 375 to 377: right to orientation conflicting with right to consent? Part- II| The Criminal Law Blog
–Dhruv Madan and Maya Sarmah Introduction The law on sexual offences in India has witnessed substantial doctrinal shifts, yet certain judicial interpretations remain anchored in outdated binaries. Despite reforms via the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 and Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, Indian High Courts continue to inconsistently distinguish between ‘natural’ and ‘unnatural’ … Continue reading From 375 to 377: right to orientation conflicting with right to consent? Par...| The Criminal Law Blog
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we reading, …| Lost In The Narrative
Washington, D.C. – On August 25, Senators Fetterman (D-PA) and Schatz (D-HI), and Representatives Takano (D-CA) and Craig (D-MN) urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse recent guidance that weakens nondiscrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people in federal nutrition programs, warning it will leave vulnerable children and families at […]| U.S. Senator John Fetterman
By Ethan Faverino | The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is under criticism from parents and community members over a BrainPOP lesson taught to elementary students that compares the struggles of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators, to those of LGBTQ+ service members. The lesson, part of BrainPOP’s supplemental curriculum, has sparked| AZ FREE NEWS - Your #1 Source for Arizona News & Politics!
NOTE: As difficult and vulnerable as it can be to talk about the lies of gay porn, we believe this is a necessary conversation for Christians—especially those seeking to love and care for young men in our cultural masculinity crisis. Harvest USA exists to shine the light of Jesus into dark places—places where the enemy’s... The post The Gay Porn Story Lies to Men appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
Titre : 309 jours à t’attendre Auteur : Robbie Couch Édition : PAL Genre : Jeune Adulte Pages : 365 Parution : 5 juin 2025 Pour une raison qu’il ignore, Clark se réveille chaque matin …| Rowena bookine
Yesterday I watched a video interview with Kristen Kish, whom I discovered via Iron Chef. Apparently her mentor put her up to compete in Top Chef – she was reluctant to, but her mentor said that there needs to be representation of women chefs on tv. I found myself nodding vehemently along with that remark,...| Winnie Lim
Trafford Council is an example of an ideologically-captured local authority promoting a social justice approach to gender-confused children.| Transgender Trend
Boost shoulder season bookings this October capitalizing on Hawaii's largest LGBTQ+ celebration in Honolulu.| Recommend
The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey dropped their health and wellbeing findings report in June. This is a data results from a 2022 survey of 92,329 trans and nonbinary individuals aged 16+, from people living in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and several U.S. territories and military bases overseas. The survey was available in Spanish and […]| QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
U.S. v. Skrmetti is the lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s gender affirming youth care ban. It was argued in front of the Supreme Court in December, 2024, and we expect a ruling sometime in June, 2025. Soon. This could have a huge impact on youth care in the United States. The Supreme Court’s yearly calendar ends at […]| QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
As of Jan 1, 2026, WA State will require insurance reimbursement for 12-month prescriptions for gender affirming medications.| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
By Erica C. Barnett On Tuesday, PubliCola exclusively reported (via Bluesky) that the anti-LGBTQ organizers of the August 30 “Revive…| PubliCola
One of my favorite Scripture passages is at the end of Genesis, when Joseph says to his brothers, “Do not fear: for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as... The post The Sweet Comfort of the Sovereignty of God appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
'Pride should not be abused as a PR platform for institutions that refuse to say sorry'| Manchester Evening News
In finding for the petitioners in Mahmoud v. Taylor, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority opens another path to banning books in schools—administrative hassle disguised as constitutional principle. The petitioners in the case are three families—one Muslim, two Catholic—with young children in the Maryland Central Public Schools (MCPS) where the board elected to include a number […] The post Mahmoud v. Taylor: SCOTUS Marks Insidious Path Toward Book Bans appeared first on The I...| The Illusion of More
A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as a means to spotlight trans people’s struggle in Brazil, where more of them are reported killed than anywhere else.| AP News
Our review of Stephanie Wambugu's new book, "Lonely Crowds."| Chicago Review of Books
Americans' support for legal same-sex marriage continues to increase, with the 67% supporting it in a new Gallup poll establishing a new high.| Gallup.com
Research shows online resources and community have a positive effect on the mental health of many LGBTQ+ rural teens.| EdNC
Pride Month Pop Quiz: Name three LGBTQ historical figures (a) with a connection to Washington, D.C., and (b) who were or are Jewish.| The Georgetowner
Less than half of Americans (47%) say they would vote for a qualified presidential candidate who is a socialist -- the same percentage Gallup found in 2015.| Gallup.com
Discover why LGBTQ+ representation in library books saves lives. Learn about the Kent library controversy and find gender-diverse reads| GenderGP
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we reading, …| Lost In The Narrative
Gaming storefronts Steam and itch.io have come under fire recently for taking NSFW games and media off their platforms or preventing such contents from showing up in search results. Both Steam and itch.io have been known for their lenient policy regarding such games and media and nobody seemingly bat an eye over it—until an Australian activist group entered the picture.| Sebin's Blog
Christian Doctrine comes foundationally through promise, revelation, and dominical word, confirmed through sober community ratification.| Orthodox Reflections
Notts Pride organisers have announced a strong show of support for the march this year from local businesses including The Multiplayer Group and Broadway Cinema. | NottsPride
Todas las historias merecen ser contadas con precisión, compasión y reflexión, en todos los idiomas. En una época en la que la desinformación se propaga rápidamente y los hechos son distorsionados de forma rutinaria, el Centro Jurídico Transgénero (TLC) por sus siglas en inglés y el Grupo de Trabajo Nacional LGBTQ siguen comprometidos con ese […] The post Más allá de la traducción: Un nuevo capítulo en el apoyo a los medios de comunicación en español appeared first on Publiqu...| Publiquemoslo
Every story deserves to be told accurately, compassionately, and thoughtfully—in every language. In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly and facts are routinely distorted, the Transgender Law Center (TLC) and the National LGBTQ Task Force remain committed to that core principle. That’s why we are proud to announce the release of our journalist guides in […] The post Beyond Translation: A New Chapter in Supporting Spanish-Language Media appeared first on Publiquemoslo.| Publiquemoslo
By Alice Millard, Archivist If you haven’t read part one of the Tommie and Betty Archive blogs, you can catch up here. Just as we used the archive to delve into the early lives of Tommie and Betty …| West Sussex Record Office
The drag superstar and environmental activist talks with us about finding joy in nature, standing up to fascism, and getting creative.| The Revelator
Meet the couple behind Sourdough Society, serving some of the most sought-after bread loaves in Jersey City.| Hoboken Girl
Baylor University voluntarily rescinded a controversial grant that supported research focused on inclusion and belonging in the church, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ individuals, President Linda Livingstone announced in a statement Wednesday afternoon.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Another Wednesday, another meme!! WWW Wednesday is hosted by Sam over at Taking On A World Of Words with a lovely little community of folks where we talk through the three Ws. What are we…| Lost In The Narrative
Knowsley Pride returns for 2025 with Knowsley Pride in Court Hey Park and Prescot Pride.| One Knowsley
Recent press coverage of two stories of paedophilia, including a child rape case, has prompted this post in which we examine the safeguarding failures inherent in the unquestioning support for the trans/queer/LGBTQ+ movement. This one group has achieved a protected status within society which is aggressively maintained by political parties, local councils, media, and by […] The post The LGBTQ+ safeguarding scandal hiding in plain sight appeared first on Transgender Trend.| Transgender Trend
A new report reveals men are struggling with isolation, economic pressure and toxic online influences. But redefining masculinity and valuing men as caregivers could point the way forward.| The 19th
The 19th spoke with four queer comedians about making the world seem funny right now through looking for jokes in the horrors, dissociating and rethinking how to talk to straight people.| The 19th
Ho scoperto Alison Bechdel nei primi anni dell’università, quando le prime lesbiche sono entrate nella mia vita e io nella loro: fino ad allora ne avevo sentito solo parlare, forse ne avevo avvistata qualcuna nel mio paese e dintorni ma non avevo mai condiviso con loro una quotidianità. E ammetto che devo ringraziarle per tante […] L'articolo Alla scoperta di Alison Bechdel: fumettista e icona queer proviene da Alice Fadda.| Alice Fadda
by Don Sapatkin, MindSite News For rural LGBTQ+ youth, high rates of depression, low community support – but also high levels of pride Continuing its efforts to end any special treatment for minority populations, the Trump administration will stop providing targeted services for LGBTQ+ youth on the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on July 17. Although anyone in crisis can call or text 988 and be connected to a trained counselor, the line now connects high risk groups like veterans (...| The Montpelier Bridge
This promotion is not currently available. Our Open Book program celebrates authors from a variety of cultural experiences and backgrounds by sharing their stories, inspiration, writing process and more. Learn More.| Hachette Book Group
Join ADHD ReWired’s Neurodivergent Queer Pride panel for Pride Month 2025. Explore masking, intersectional identities, and building community resilience.| ADHD reWired
Fictions are remembered, too, and they are not stored any differently in the mind from other experiences. They are experience. Siri Hustvedt, The Real Story Some of the most fantastic fictions can be…| c4 journal
By Alice Millard, Archivist Figure 1 Tommie (L) and Betty (R) planning a road trip, 1958. (AM 1768/2/2/3/86) In May 2023, we were delighted to take in the archive of two Worthing women, Myra ‘Tommi…| West Sussex Record Office
The current administration of the federal government in the United States has launched an official campaign against diversity, equality, and inclusion in| University Press of Kansas
June is Pride Month! It is a time to celebrate being LGBTQ+—to joyfully declare one’s identity without fear. Amid all the celebratory parades and| University Press of Kansas
Discover how to foster year-round LGBTQ+ inclusion in organisations with inclusive policies, support and a culture of psychological safety.| Oxford College of Management
Americans widely support same-sex marriage and believe gay or lesbian relations are morally acceptable, but partisans' views diverge more than ever.| Gallup.com
With trans rights under threat and public support waning, Munroe Bergdorf is hoping to change the narrative and make people feel less alone.| Big Issue
Image by geraldrose from Pixabay There are many myths and stories about how different animals gained their distinctive patterns. In 1901, Rudyard Kipling wrote a “Just So Story…| cs4fn
Avec Tout à fait mon genre, Yasuko propose une romance étudiante moderne et dynamique, qui questionne avec humour les normes hétéronormées de la société. Grâce à ses personnages lumineux, nul doute…| Songe d'une Nuit d'été
June is Pride Month! Now more than ever, LGBTQ+ students need the support of the teachers, school leaders, and other adults in their lives.| Harvard Education Press
I’ve had a lot on my mind heading into Pride Month 2025, and sadly, though unsurprisingly, not all of it has been positive. The number of anti-trans bills introduced nationwide this year reached a record-shattering 914 at the time of writing (the previous record was 701 in 2024). The new federal budget received an 11th […]| Freethought Now
The Post WWII crusade against the foundations of Western Civilization doesn't stem from a conspiracy. Worse, it comes from a consensus.| Orthodox Reflections
The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) founded in New York City in 1987 by Larry Kramer, defined itself as a “non-partisan group of individuals, united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis.”| Compact
For many Americans, this June feels different. It’s the month queer Americans affirm our community in Pride celebrations millions of our friends and loved| University Press of Kansas
Publishing is still a world where who you know—and how much money you have—matters more than your talent. The post Why the UK publishing industry fails marginalised LGBTQ voices—and how we can fix it appeared first on Mo Fanning Author.| Mo Fanning Author
The internet is a powerful tool for online resources for different communities. Read on for more LGBTQ support and resources.| Allconnect
Do we really need more male novelists? Or a broader idea of whose stories matter? UK author Mo Fanning weighs in on UK publishing in 2025| Mo Fanning Author
By Craig Martin, co-chair at Nottingham Pride| NottsPride
John Dotson reviews The Wedding Banquet directed by Andrew Ahn, starring Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, and Han Gi-Chan.| The Cosmic Circus
Scientific articles can be confusing! Let's talk about how to read a medical journal article and evaluate and understand the science.| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
UK author Mo Fanning explores why found family matters to LGBTQ+ people more than ever and how this inspired his new novel.| Mo Fanning Author
Vin shares his thoughts A Nice Indian Boy starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff. A new romantic comedy coming to theaters soon!| The Cosmic Circus
This might be a controversial take, but I believe in ghosts. I think a lot of people who spend time in LGBTQIA-plus spaces do to some extent because behind the joy and rainbows and disco pop, there is often a heaviness in these spaces. You can tell there are people missing who should be there […]| Freethought Now
Out Montclair's fourth annual Montclair Pride Festival is taking place on Saturday, June 14th — here's what to know ahead of the festival.| Montclair Girl
This LGBTQ+ History Month, students explored the diverse landscape of identity in personal development lessons, recognising its many influences and the unique journeys individuals take in discovering who they are.| Brooklands Technical College
The second Trump administration's attack on trans people is in full swing. Within hours of taking office for the second time, the president signed an executive order that described trans people as "ideologues who deny the biological reality of sex" and accused them of attacking not just the laws of biology but the safety of…| Blog of the APA
When the world pushes us out, we build our own: How chosen families shape LGBTQ+ lives, resilience, and belonging.| Mo Fanning Author
Over 900 people assembled outside of Seattle Children’s Hospital today, in protest of the organization’s decision to unilaterally discontinue healthcare for its transgender youth. This was the thir…| Haste Makes Waste
While QueerDoc offers fully virtual services, federal and state law require you to be physically in a state where we are licensed at the time of your visit.| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
LGBTQ+ youth are incredibly concerned and aware of the political landscape. As state policies continue to endanger laws around access to gender-affirming healthcare, a new Trevor Project Survey shows that these young people are far more likely to considering moving from state to state, Parents reported. The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people. The report analyzed data showing the overlap between LGBTQ+ yout...| Families.com
