Meet 7 queer athletes playing professional women’s tennis
These queer women are breaking down barriers and winning titles!| Advocate.com
The Trevor Project’s Emergency Lifeline Campaign for LGBTQ+ Youth has already raised approximately $18 million from more than 17,000 donors.| Inside Philanthropy
Following in the footsteps of Michael Dillon The post Sangha Across Time appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.| Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
It's September, which means it's time for the Sapphic September readathon! Here are some recommendations for this year's prompts.| BOOK RIOT
You know when you get a book thinking it is going to be one thing and then it is completely different than you expected. Sometimes that is a good thing and I’ve gone on wild rides and visited crazy places enjoying the ride. Sometimes it means the book doesn’t capture my interest and keep it. […] The post <span class="entry-title-primary">🎧 The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez</span> <span class="entry-subtitle">@maddiesmartinez.bsky.social #NikkiMassoud @macmilla...| Books of My Heart
These queer women are breaking down barriers and winning titles!| Advocate.com
“Zurich is a beautiful city,” declares Swiss-born fashion and nightlife trailblazer Susanne Bartsch, who knows a thing or two about beauty. “I just love the culture — how they’re living life, the whole culture of hanging out. I feel like they really stop and smell the roses.” Now through December 7, Zurich is celebrating Bartsch’s iconic career of unforgettable outfits and spectacular New York City events with the exhibition “Transformation!,” on glorious display at the Muse...| Outtraveler.com
Even in the heat of summer, Palm Springs is the place to be! The popular southern California city is home to thousands of queer people — in fact, nearly half of the population is made up of out and proud members of the LGBTQ+ community. Although there's plenty of rich LGBTQ+ culture to experience year-round in Palm Springs, Splash House is the prime music festival to attend as a healthy mix of queer people and allies come together to dance under the desert sun for a thrilling weekend. With ...| Outtraveler.com
Access to this post restricted, please go to the website to read it. The post New Grating the Nutmeg Podcast Series: Connecticut’s LGBTQ+ Icons and Landmarks appeared first on Connecticut Explored.| Connecticut Explored
Tennis legend Billie Jean King came out as gay in 1981, and while she was forced to do it because a former lover was suing her, she blazed a trail that other queer women are following to this day. From Martina Navratilova (though it was extremely disappointing to learn she’s a TERF) to Samantha Stosur, lesbians and sapphic women have been making headlines in the sport for decades. Now, there are queer women playing professional tennis from countries around the world. And much like most sapp...| Gay Pride - LGBT and Queer Voices
Share This StoryThe Trump administration directed 46 states to remove gender ideology from sex education classes that are administered via the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP). Issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the directive warns states that failure to remove gender ideology content from PREP curriculum will result in the […] The post Trump admin orders Minnesota to remove gender ideology from sex education classes appeared first on Alpha New...| Alpha News MN
When President Donald Trump tries to defend his mass deportation agenda, he claims, without evidence, that immigrants are entering the United States from “mental institutions and insane asylums.” When he wants to insult people—like Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Mo.), or former Vice President Kamala Harris—he calls them “low IQ,” “deranged,” and […]| Mother Jones
The Rev. James Martin, a New York-based Jesuit author and editor, said Leo told him he intended to continue Pope Francis’ policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance.|
Today's links Charlie Jane Anders' "Lessons in Magic and Disaster.": Families, they fuck you up (magically). Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: HST in space; It Plays Doom; Deserted Chinese themeparks; Banksy's Dismaland; Dollars are better than warrants; "Fuck the algorithm." Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em. Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em. Colopho...| Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
Electric Literature is pleased to reveal the cover of Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler, which will be published on May 26, 2026 by Hogarth. You can pre-order your copy here. Renata is a young dyke-about-town who can see ghosts, something she’s doing more and more of lately as too many of her friends are dying […] The post Exclusive Cover Reveal of “Waiting on a Friend” by Natalie Adler appeared first on Electric Literature.| Electric Literature
While Miami Beach fights to keep its famous rainbow crosswalk on Ocean Drive, the one in front of the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando—the site of a 2016 mass shooting—has been painted over| The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
Britain is handing out Global Talent visas to Turkish trans drag queens and Nigerian rappers, prompting eye-rolls over a 178% surge in applications and calls for an urgent review of who really counts as "global talent". The post Turkish Trans Drag Queens Among Foreign ‘Talent’ Handed British Visas appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.| The Daily Sceptic
Sumptuous or It Glitters Even More Than Gold| The Corner of Laura
Da Kiev a Panama, fianco a fianco l’articolo che segue è stato scritto dal team che ha gestito l’organizzazione del campo: Léonard Brice, Lucie Choquet, Elena Fernández-Fernández, Léa Maucourt, Denis Verstraeten, da fourth.international Nel parcheggio del campo, l’ultimo autobus attende. I giovani, la maggior parte dei quali non si conoscevano fino a una settimana fa, … Continua a leggere L’Incontro Internazionale della Gioventù Anticapitalista alla sua 40a edizione→| Sempre e per sempre dalla stessa parte
First Easter It was our first Easter together. I was in a good mood, springtime in Chicago can do that to a person. The Easter displays were up and I decided to do the Easter shopping. I had all the essentials: fake grass, an assortment of candy, an Easter basket, and of course eggs and... The full First and Last Easter by S. Severin can be found at Memoir Magazine.| Memoir Magazine
As one of the most iconic celebrities around, Snoop Dogg possesses a platform where any statement he makes could go viral. This is exactly what happened during one of his latest interviews, while speaking on Dr. Sarah Fontenot’s podcast where the 53-year-old rapper, famously known as Snoop Dogg, made some divisive statements regarding LGBTQ representation [...] The post Snoop Dogg Calls Out Kids’ Movies For LGBTQ Representation appeared first on ScreenGeek.| ScreenGeek
Picking a midwife can be complicated, but our expert broke it all down.| Gay Pride - LGBT and Queer Voices
“Zurich is a beautiful city,” declares Swiss-born fashion and nightlife trailblazer Susanne Bartsch, who knows a thing or two about beauty. “I just love the culture — how they’re living life, the whole culture of hanging out. I feel like they really stop and smell the roses.” Now through December 7, Zurich is celebrating Bartsch’s iconic career of unforgettable outfits and spectacular New York City events with the exhibition “Transformation!,” on glorious display at the Muse...| Out Magazine
"I'm, like, scared to go to the movies," the rapper said.| Scary Mommy
Her grassroots work has allowed her to build a career lobbying for education and housing policy, civil rights and LGBTQ issues with Creosote Partners.| Arizona Capitol Times | Your Inside Source for Arizona Government, Politics a...
Lady Dragon by AM Strickland is a politically driven dragon novel with a strong romance at the center, sure to keep you reading.| Between the Shelves
At the time of publishing this, YES, you can get a passport in your correct name and gender. Lambda Legal keeps an alert page with updates to the two lawsuits challenging the executive order banning appropriate gender identity markers on passports here. Lambda Legal also maintains a travel safety guide and checklist: Staying Safe and […]| QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
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
"If the Church wants to be faithful to its mission, it can’t only look at those who are already at its events. It must also keep close to heart the souls who are farther away." The post Not There, Still Here: LGBTQ+ Faith Outside the Jubilee of Youth appeared first on New Ways Ministry.| New Ways Ministry
“The measure of a nation's moral health is how it treats its most vulnerable." The post Catholic Journalist: Interfaith Approach Can Support LGBTQ+ Malaysians appeared first on New Ways Ministry.| New Ways Ministry
“The Eucharist. . .is a womb that welcomes, and not a fence that rejects; It is a house with always open doors, where the cornerstone is love without condition." The post Bishop on LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage: “In the heart of the Gospel, no one is excluded.” appeared first on New Ways Ministry.| New Ways Ministry
Speaking our truth about our sexual or gender identity may indeed bring about hostile reactions, but . . . The post Doom, Gloom, Catastrophe. Oh, Joy! appeared first on New Ways Ministry.| New Ways Ministry
"It was claimed that with my election, the association would lose its Catholicism or Christian identity – yet my faith is my fundamental belief!” The post Catholic Lesbian Woman Resigns from Scouting Leadership Due to Verbal Attacks appeared first on New Ways Ministry.| New Ways Ministry
"Confession of this God obliges us to an interpretation of the world and an ethos that respects the dignity of every human being as a creature of God—regardless of origin, gender, and social status…" The post German Catholic Groups Protest Award to U.S. Bishop With Anti-LGBTQ+ Record appeared first on New Ways Ministry.| New Ways Ministry
The event was "a historic turning of the page which opens the door to healing a spiritual wound."| New Ways Ministry
Saddle Up Y’all! Margate Punk Duo pink suits are bringing their cult night ‘Queer Cxntry’ to Signature Brew in Walthamstow for a FULL DAY TAKEOVER this bank holiday Saturday, 23rd August. Have a read all about it below, make sure you nab tickets, and listen to our special Queer Cxntry playlist to get you in… Continue reading →| Get In Her Ears
The Northome native's debut comedy special, set to release Aug. 19, explores her Midwestern roots and how they continue to shape her journey as a transgender woman living in Los Angeles today.| Alexandria Echo Press
Stories about missed opportunities, second chances, mistakes made and learned, Someone In Time is a masterpiece made up of several short, unforgettable time-travel romances.| The Keysmash Blog
This is the third and final blog post in a series discussing how President Trump’s Executive Orders (EOs) impact employment discrimination law at the local level. The first post focused on EOs ordering the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion … Read more The post Antidiscrimination Law under the Second Trump Administration Part 3: Reinterpretation of Unlawful “Sex” Discrimination appeared first on Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law.| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Learning from a Failed Dialogue on Trans Childhoods in Colombia| Ideas and Insights from the JSK Journalism Fellows at Stanford - Medium
Here are five insights into how LGBTQ stars are navigating ultramodern PR challenges and turning them into openings.| queer voices
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.The start of school is fast approaching and that means time to think about back-to-school. For some kids this is very stressful. School can be very tough for the kids who are different. They may be quiet and shy or outspoken and dress uniquely. At some point someone may bully them, and the truth is there is only so much the adults in kids' lives can do to help end bullying. Schools have rules ...| Crafty Moms Share
Title: The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends Author: Jamie D’Amato Publisher: Wednesday Books Publication date: August 26, 2025 Summary When returning to Sturbridge University after a suicide attempt, the last thing that Brennan expected was to be turned into a vampire. And honestly, it’s the last thing he needed at the moment. After […] The post Review: The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki is a tense look at private schools, secrets, and the lengths people will go to keep them. The post Review: This Place Kills Me appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
Witchycakes: Sweet Magic by Kara LaReau is a delightful early chapter book full of magic, friendship, and delicious baked goods. The post Review: Witchycakes #1: Sweet Magic appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
Tripping Over You by Suzana Harcum is about a romance between two boys, not sure if they're ready to announce their identities to the world. The post Review: Tripping Over You Book 1 appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
The Build-a-Boyfriend Project by Mason Deaver is a delightful rom-com that will have you smiling at every corner.| Between the Shelves
The Northome native's debut comedy special, set to release Aug. 19, explores her Midwestern roots and how they continue to shape her journey as a transgender woman living in Los Angeles today.| Rochester Post Bulletin
This Pride, I’m mourning openly—for my partner, the community that holds me, and the right to grieve just as fiercely as we celebrate. The post Grieving Out Proud appeared first on Modern Loss.| Modern Loss
It’s human nature to want to feel validated in your feelings and experiences, and therapy is a great avenue for feeling understood. Yet, our unique perspectives, cultures, and outlooks often impact our emotions and struggles, which means therapy must also be personal. Culturally competent therapists better understand the qualities and identifiers that make you unique, […] The post Culturally Competent Therapy: What Is It & Why Does It Matter? appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Amid a growing number of criminal cases in Brazil involving speech about gender identity, a prominent feminist is facing up| The Free Speech Union
Florida is proposing a ban on gender identity and sexual orientation education in K-12, and punishing educators harshly for violations.| Education Week
To view “I Kissed a Girl” as predominantly upbeat is to miss why it’s representation of bad feelings is important.| Public Books
El Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad es una oportunidad para celebrar la vida, la resistencia y el liderazgo de las personas con discapacidad. También nos permite volver a comprometernos a desmantelar los sistemas que los marginan y criminalizan. En la ACLU de Pensilvania, nuestro trabajo por los derechos de las personas con discapacidad forma […] The post Honrando el orgullo de la discapacidad: Una década de lucha por los derechos de las personas con discapacidad en Pensilvania appeared...| Publiquemoslo
With the death of Connie Francis, her signature song “Where the Boys Are” keeps playing through my head. For some reason, that song takes up a lot of real estate in my already cluttered…| Envisioning The American Dream
Pragmatism or selling out the weakest? Last week Stonewall shared their latest strategy. Reading it you’d barely notice that trans children are facing an acute escalation in targeted persecut…| Growing Up Transgender
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Magical or This Is Perfect For Broadening Your Fantasy Horizons| The Corner of Laura
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has commented on complaints that the MCU is "woke" based on recent Marvel projects.| ScreenGeek
The 2025 Young Adult and Youth Gathering ended on a sweet note. See reflections and some photo highlights!| Friends General Conference
Festival-goers will be greeted at the Spirit Room on Broadway Street at the start of Duluth Superior Pride on Labor Day weekend.| Superior Telegram
Gen Z is redefining how we think about money—opting for digital-first banking, values-based investing, and side hustles over traditional 9-to-5 jobs. But for LGBTQ members of Gen Z, financial literacy isn't just about building wealth—it's about gaining autonomy, security, and freedom in a world that still presents systemic barriers. From navigating healthcare expenses to planning The post Financial Tips for LGBTQ Gen Z’s appeared first on queer voices.| queer voices
Australia is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly places in the world, making it an ideal location for digital nomads looking for both adventure and safety. You'll find lots of options for LGBTQ travelers from the lively begin community in Sydney to more laid-back littoral municipalities like Byron Bay. Yet travel and work in a new The post Out and Abroad: Empowering Tips for LGBTQ Digital Nomads in Australia appeared first on queer voices.| queer voices
Here are key tips to help LGBTQ couples navigate property ownership smoothly and securely.| queer voices
“The harsh sunlight turns everything Dan sees to pain.“ Dan Brennan is – or was – one of the best pilots the Fleet has ever had. Alas, hugely unfair personal politics saw Dan booted out, and we join him living on the streets, heavily addicted to a drug called ‘haze’. Fortunately, we also join him … Continue reading Haze – Katharine Kerr| LittleFrogScribbles
"Heightened Scrutiny examines the relationship between the media’s coverage of trans rights and the anti-trans legislation we have seen balloon."| FAIR
Even while feigning concern, the paper of record remains largely uninterested in centering trans people and perspectives in coverage of trans issues.| FAIR
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s SB1, limiting gender-affirming care for minors, disregarding significant medical consensus.| Fancy Comma, LLC
We are living in a world where social media has emerged as a essential tool for advocacy, empowering LGBTQ communities to amplify voices, share stories, and drive societal change. However, navigating these platforms effectively requires strategic planning, particularly when balancing engagement with the need to mitigate backlash. Let’s explore actionable tips for using TikTok, Instagram, […] The post Tips for leveraging social media platforms for LGBTQ advocacy first appeared on Media Sco...| Media Scope Group
Check out these LGBTQ+ businesses in and around Bushwick during Pride month and beyond.| Bushwick Daily
The Pride London Festival kicks into high gear this weekend with events lighting up Victoria Park| lfpress
Having been big fans of Oxford’s grunge-pop faves Junk Whale since first hearing their 2022 debut (and fantastically named), Caught In The Act Of Looking Weird, we were super excited when the…| Get In Her Ears
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the UCC synod to explore the specific issues that were discussed and how they are relevant to all ecumenical Christians in these troubling times.| Word&Way
I can’t even start writing a play until I have mapped its inner world. Sometimes the outer world, but mostly, what it feels like to be inside it.| Northwestern University Press
Donna Graves couldn’t believe it when she heard that the LGBTQ+ exhibit she created at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond, California, was in jeopardy. The post The Trump Administration Is Asking Park Rangers to Rewrite History appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature
Titre : Falling into pieces Auteur : Sheily Larash Édition : Nox (Albin Michel) Genre : Romance M/M Pages : 566 Parution : 26 février 2025 Huit ans à travailler dans une prison, deux ans comme pèr…| Rowena bookine
In Your Dreams Next to Rock Hudson, Liberace was Sue Ellen Wolinski’s absolute dream date. Liberace was just so fabulously different from any other fellows she had ever met. A wonderful pianist, ye…| Envisioning The American Dream
Author: Jenna Voris Inspired by the lawless love story of Bonnie and Clyde, Jenna Voris’s heart-stopping tale of passion and crime will have you seeing stars. Shane and Ava are a team. He steals the aircraft, she charms their mark, and together they take what they need. Not even their distracting chemistry could get in the… Continue reading ~ Book Review: Made of Stars ~|
June 28, 2025, is Pride Day. For me, this is an opportunity to stop and think about those who don’t always feel accepted. It is a time to express understanding, kindness, and to extend a hand…| NewEnglandGardenAndThread
The suit seeks a permanent injunction barring participation by transgender girls in female sports in the state’s school system.| Press Enterprise
The 4-3 ruling from comes amid the national battle over LGBTQ+ rights.| Press Enterprise
What’s one of the best ways to combat hate? For Jesús Gregorio Smith of Appleton, it’s to push back with love. He shares his story as part of the “Home Is Here” project, which amplifies the voices of the growing number of Black, Asian, Native American and Latinx residents who...| Wisconsin Life
Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut who changed the state and the country for the better.| Connecticut Explored
The safety of your medical records is critical—especially in today’s climate of increasing political hostility toward trans and gender diverse (TGD)| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
Same-sex couples and transgender people face unique challenges when building a family. Here's our guide to LGBTQ fertility. The post NYC LGBTQ Fertility Options appeared first on Extend Fertility.| Extend Fertility
Christopher B Hays and Richard B Hays— The longer I live, the more convinced I am that his earlier conclusion that LGBTQ people should abstain from living out their sexual... READ MORE| Yale University Press
The former NBA player's unconventional self-expression had an impact on LGBTQ+ people when he played for the Chicago Bulls.| Chicago Reader
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Pope Francis helped evolve the Church's approach to LGBTQ+ people. Now, all eyes are on whether Leo will continue what Francis started.| Sojourners
The Jesuit school continues to take strides to support transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming students.| New Ways Ministry
Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, bestselling author, public intellectual, and secular prophet (or ‘futurist’ as they prefer to be called). Speaking out of his Darwinian natura…| Analogical Thoughts
APLS chair John Wahl praised the decision as checking a "socialist agenda ... that wants to reshape American values."| Alabama Political Reporter
It follows the court’s recent decision upholding a ban on transgender health care.| Orange County Register
The Supreme Court on June 27 ruled in favor of an interfaith group of Maryland parents who sought to opt their children out of classroom instruction pertaining to books containing LGBTQ+ themes to which they object on religious grounds.| TheCatholicSpirit.com
This Pride Month, we're celebrating the inclusive and innovative labels we love—and their LGBTQIA+ founders—across fashion, beauty, and more.| Daily Front Row
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Scott Walent lived in San Francisco for 15 years where he worked to fill the city’s nights as a promoter and co-owned the music venue Rickshaw Stop. He gave it up to move to Seattle in 2018 t…| CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News
Pride Month interview with BAJ jewellery student Reem Grwan, exploring her time at BAJ, inspiration and advice!| British Academy of Jewellery
The promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights.| Education Week
For the first time, national data show how many high school students identify as transgender or gender-questioning.| Education Week
About a month ago, I had a very demoralizing LGBTQ+ discussion with a longtime friend of mine, a guy who was almost like a brother, a man whose opinion I usually respected and whose views on the world had sometimes informed mine. He condemned and continues to condemn January 6 as an act of insurrection.…| Fort Worth Weekly
