The voices, visibility, and viral moments shaping LGBTQ life on the internet.
The pride and pitfalls in LGBTQ labels
Sometimes the specificity diminishes the fluidity.
On Jun 15, 2017 by Cooper Irons
How big is the transgender population, really?
As trans rights become a battleground issue, studies reveal that the trans population is small—but growing.
On Jun 14, 2017 by Ana Valens
Skittles releases limited-edition white candies for Pride Month
The brand wanted to express its solidarity with the LGBTQ community, but instead it’s managed to infuriate others.
On Jun 13, 2017 by Monica Riese
The dirty, complex, and empowering history of the word ‘queer’
The once-derogatory word has been reclaimed—but not necessarily by everyone in the community.
On May 29, 2017 by Cooper Irons
Netflix doc ‘Laerte-se’ unpacks the pain and bliss of transitioning
Celebrated cartoonist Laerte Coutinho pulls no punches about her journey.
On May 26, 2017 by Dan Marcus
Conservatives accuse Netflix of censoring old ‘Bill Nye’ segment on gender
They really do not like that Nye’s views have evolved.
On May 4, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski
Why Hollywood filmmakers need to stop advertising LGBTQ characters who don’t exist
Filmmakers are just making things harder for themselves.
On May 2, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Heineken’s new ad is not that woke—it’s actually pretty dangerous
Is it fair or safe to make trans woman share a room alone with a bigot?
On May 1, 2017 by Ana Valens
Aaron Hernandez proves we have no idea how to talk about bisexuality
Following rumors that Hernandez was secretly bisexual, fans and media responded with clueless stereotypes.
On Apr 25, 2017 by Nico Lang
Soldier takes his model boyfriend to Army prom—and the internet is all about it
If only all our prom photos looked this good.
On Apr 7, 2017 by Anastassia Gliadkovskaya
Rachel Dolezal says transgender people face less prejudice than she does as ‘transracial’
Dolezal doesn’t know when to quit.
On Apr 1, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
Netflix children’s series ‘Julie’s Greenroom’ includes gender-neutral character
The series has quite the diverse cast.
On Mar 23, 2017 by Audra Schroeder
Trans woman’s videotaped murder in Brazil sparks international outcry
The images are show a harsh reality for the trans community.
On Mar 8, 2017 by David Covucci
Women’s History Month: 10 quotes from inspiring women on equal rights
Get fired up.
On Mar 8, 2017 by Kristen Hubby
13 shots fired at LGBTQ center in Tulsa
A man later walked into the center yelling he wished everyone was dead.
On Mar 7, 2017 by Ana Valens
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