How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity
The Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and Navajo Nation Pride board member is teaching the world about the beauty and diversity of Indigenous culture.
June 2, 2025
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Saving Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth
Friday is Native American Heritage Day -- protecting queer Native young people must be part of the conversation.
November 26, 2021
Native leaders fear for queer Indigenous youth as Trump slashes LGBTQ+ rights
The two-spirit community already faces some of the highest rates of discrimination, violence, and harassment of any group in the LGBTQ+ community.
May 11, 2025
Devery Jacobs didn't have the 'option to be in the closet' — and she didn't want it
The Reservation Dogs and American Gods actor has a message for queer Indigenous youth.
July 2, 2024
Devery Jacobs no tenÃa la 'opción de estar en el closet' y no la querÃa
La actriz de Reservation Dogs y American Gods tiene un mensaje para los jóvenes indÃgenas queer.
August 23, 2024
Hockey Is Cracking Down on Cancer Support and Native Heritage After Banning Pride
Following the NHL's crackdown on Pride nights, players now risk fines if they show support for other causes such as Indigenous Heritage and Hockey Fights Cancer.
November 27, 2023
Why Montana’s Two-Spirit People Are Challenging A State Law Defining Sex as Binary
“We don’t ascribe to just simply biologic definitions. We acknowledge that there are different genders, and our cultures have always known that there are more than two genders," said Montana Two-Spirit activist David Herrera.
December 4, 2023
The Two-Spirit, Queer, Disabled Scholar Making Waves
Qwo-Li Driskill is educating the world on the nuances of Native history and not all of it is pretty.Â
August 28, 2019
Saving Indigenous Trans Women
A New Mexico task force held a special meeting this week to address violence against trans and queer Indigenous people.
October 10, 2020
Against All Odds: The Resilience of LGBTQ+ Mothers and Parents
"Despite all these obstacles, LGBTQ+ mothers and nonbinary parents fight for the dignity and respect that all families deserve."Â
March 8, 2022
Report Paints Bleak Picture for LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Research by the Trevor Project found youth experiencing homelessness are two to four times more likely to have severe mental health challenges.
February 4, 2022
LGBTQ+ Youth Lack Kind Communities, Mental Health Support: Study
The findings come from a new report from Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.
June 14, 2023
Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death
Adocates and community members are outraged that Stephen Kunzweiler, the Tulsa County district attorney, has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of the transgender teen.
March 22, 2024
Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election
Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.
September 10, 2024
Oklahoma official Ryan Walters institutes Christian indoctrination in public schools
He has mandated that all fifth- through 12th-grade students must study the Bible.
June 28, 2024
Gay Indigenous Lawmaker Joins Biden's Transportation Department
Arlando Teller will be deputy assistant secretary for tribal affairs in the department led by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
February 8, 2021
Stephanie Byers Wins to Become Kansas's 1st Trans Elected Official
As member of the Chickasaw Nation, Byers pulled off another national first.Â
November 4, 2020
After Nex Benedict's death, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs urge Oklahoma superintendent's removal
Ryan Walters has allowed a climate of hate to thrive in Oklahoma schools, an open letter says in light of trans student Nex Benedict's death.
February 28, 2024
Rustin co-writer Julian Breece to be honored for uplifting queer stories in film and television
Equality California will recognize Breece at the Los Angeles Equality Awards this week.
October 1, 2024
How Trauma Increases Suicide Risk in LGBTQ+ Youth
A new study from the Trevor Project documents the high level of trauma experienced by LGBTQ+ youth and how that puts them at risk.
July 28, 2022
5 Red State LGBTQ+ Communities Targeted in New Pride Initiative
The "United We Stand" effort, from Unilever, Rana Reeves, and Tourmaline, will address LGBTQ+ people in cities with few to no protections.
June 2, 2021