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Nico Lang


Nico Lang is an essayist, movie critic, and reporter who specializes in the intersection of politics and LGBTQ issues. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Los Angeles Times, Jezebel, Esquire, and BuzzFeed, among other notable publications.

Orlando Pulse Nightclub

Pulse survivor says Parkland students will change the world: ‘It’s unstoppable’

A fellow shooting survivor has admiration and advice for the Parkland teens.

On Feb 25, 2018 by Nico Lang

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conversion therapy

3 states introduce bills to ban conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth

This could be significant.

On Jan 15, 2018 by Nico Lang

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The U.S. and Texas flags

Over 40 LGBTQ candidates are running for office in Texas

Change is coming to Texas.

On Jan 5, 2018 by Nico Lang

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Russia and Egypt want to end discrimination protections for gays at the Olympics

These countries could be putting LGBTQ athletes at risk.

On Oct 31, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Republican saved by lesbian cop is speaking at anti-LGBTQ conference

Rep. Steve Scalise also survived a mass shooting and is anti-gun control.

On Oct 8, 2017 by Nico Lang

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end white supremacy protests lgbtq racism

Meet the LGBTQ protesters who helped shut down a white supremacist rally

The white supremacists were outnumbered—and chased away.

On Oct 1, 2017 by Nico Lang

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lgbtq hotline albania

One of Europe’s most homophobic countries launches its first LGBTQ helpline

98% percent of Albania's queer population is in the closet—and they're looking for support.

On Sep 15, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Rainbow streamers for LGBT celebration : banning conversion therapy

The growing movement to ban conversion therapy

Politicians, advocacy groups, and survivors are banding together to take down a dangerous practice state by state.

On Aug 29, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna gives a face to a long-fought battle against revenge porn

America has a deep, unfortunate history of ignoring female victims of shame and abuse.

On Jul 7, 2017 by Nico Lang

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best new shows - Danger and Eggs season 1

‘Danger & Eggs’ is a milestone in queer representation—and it’s hilarious

The show’s surprising depth allows it to go places that other shows for kids rarely do.

On Jul 4, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Donald Trump pointing at Melania Trump

Melania is no anti-bullying advocate—she’s complicit in Trump’s attacks on women

The first lady isn’t an advocate of the abused; she’s a complicit enabler.

On Jun 30, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Chris Pine, Chris Pratt

Who is Hollywood’s best Chris? We finally have a scientific-as-hell answer

Evans? Hemsworth? Pine? Pratt?

On Jun 27, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Cars 3 Miss Fritter

Thanks, Disney: Box-office smash ‘Cars 3’ co-stars a proud butch lesbian

Lea DeLaria's scene-stealing role is quietly groundbreaking.

On Jun 23, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Asian man in bed laptop dating apps

In Trump’s America, racism on gay dating apps is getting worse

Slurs, threats, and rejection are driving many people of color to retreat further into romantic defeat and isolation.

On Jun 23, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Jon Ossoff

Democrats were never going to win the special elections—and that’s OK

Tuesday's narrow defeats weren't a 'moral victory.' They were a normal one.

On Jun 22, 2017 by Nico Lang

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