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Meet the young L.A. activist fighting for LGBTQ+ and AAPI people's rights

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates, like Violet, who are already changing the world.

Shirtless Lil Nas X teases new song and album 'dreamboy' release

"Be patient, I'm fighting generational trauma," the rapper shared on social media.

Lesbian Artist Faces 8 Years in Russian Prison For Criticizing Putin, Military

Alexandra Skochilenko switched out price tags with anti-war messages in a supermarket protest last year.

PHOTOS: Artistic Activism

Artists adopt the power of the poster to raise awareness for LGBT immigration reform.

Artist Spotlight: Czanara

Raymond Carrance, working under the name Czanara, created an intriguing body of homoerotic artwork in the '50s and '60s.

Artist to Watch: Vassy
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Artist to Watch: Vassy

Artist Spotlight Xiyadie

Xiyadie's wields joy and revolution with his erotic, romantic paper cuttings.

Advocates: Artist in Residence

Hotel des Academies et des Arts, Top-notch Euro Airlines, Q&A: Gay Guesthouses

Artist Spotlight: Kent Monkman

Monkman uses painting, sculpture, video, and awesome drag to settle a few scores. His work is hilarious and chilling all at once.

A Brilliant Act of Artistic Resistance

A Massachusetts museum has removed or covered artwork by immigrant artists to illustrate their contribution to U.S. culture.