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How tattoos helped me reclaim the power of my queer & trans body
For so many queer and trans folks, tattoos keep us alive.
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I came out as bisexual during the pandemic. I will keep coming out forever
As a bisexual person in a straight-presenting relationship, coming out isn’t a one-time deal. But I will never go back to the shadows.
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White House stresses importance of getting updated COVID booster shot ahead of the holidays
Dr. Cameron Webb, a member of the White House Covid-19 response team, spoke with LGBTQ Nation about why it’s crucial to get the shot.
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Gay bars are on the decline nationwide according to new study
“In most parts of the country, gay bars are the only public LGBTQ+ place.”
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This Black nonbinary activist says Fannie Lou Hamer taught them key lessons about radical change
“The most important people in history are not only those whose names are written down. The largest waves are sometimes made by the smallest ripple,” writes The Okra Project founder, Ianne Fields Stewart.
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Dolly Parton’s Dollywood will pay for college for all 11,000 of its employees
There’s a reason Dolly Parton’s a legend.
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Gays & lesbians are more vaccinated against COVID than straight, bi & trans people are
A new CDC study found that gay and lesbian adults were much more likely to get vaccinated than others.
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Liliana Bakhtiari could become Georgia’s first out queer Muslim elected official
“The idea of being able to be elected getting to be my whole self is never something I thought would be celebrated.”
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Deja Alvarez could become the first out trans Latina member of the Pennsylvania House
“It’s so important for other people to see someone they can relate to or someone that looks like them or comes from where they come from.”
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LGBTQ youth are scared to go back to school. Here’s what schools can do.
There are actions schools can take to be safer and more affirming.
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Does working from home hurt LGBTQ people’s careers?
Working from home can help LGBTQ people avoid toxic workplaces, but it could also hurt their chances at pay and promotions.
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There are only 15 lesbian bars left in the U.S. & they’re fighting to stay open in 2021
“To me there is no alternative, it has to reopen.”
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The pandemic is hitting LGBTQ families harder than straight people
LGBTQ households reported more financial problems and more problems with their kids’ educations as a result of the pandemic.
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Here are 6 Black-owned LGBTQ businesses you can support this holiday season
With so many worthy businesses in need these days, it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to direct your support. For a little guidance, look no further than the Best of Gay Cities 2020.
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Out congresswoman Sharice Davids is fighting to keep her seat for a second term. Here’s why.
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) made history as the first out LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Kansas.
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Activist Tiara Mack could become the first Black LGBTQ state senator in Rhode Island
After beating an anti-LGBTQ incumbent in the primary, this Black Queer activist is ready to take on the Rhode Island State Senate.
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Trans top COVID doctor says that an apology for the transphobia she has faced is “insufficient”
Dr. Rachel Levine said it’s “very, very flattering” to be called a hero for her coronavirus work.
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In need of more blood donations? End the ban that prevents LGBTQ men from contributing.
In the midst of a pandemic, there are hundreds of thousands of blood pints that could become available. Why are men who have sex with men being excluded from openly helping out?
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Lesbian doctor with coronavirus documents her illness on video
“Even climbing the stairs is an effort,” she said. She wants people to know what coronavirus is like.
