What is woke and what does it really mean?
"Woke" is a term appropriated from Black communities and has now been used by the right against them and other groups.
March 7, 2025
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Women Who Paved the Way: Activist and Folk Musician Ronnie Gilbert
Today's queer woman to know for Women's History Month is an icon of the folk music world and the early women's music scene.Â
March 27, 2017
Letter from the Editor
"I'm always in favor of recognizing the people who pushed forward through the B.S. to make our lives better or to challenge us to do so ourselves."
November 11, 2018
A Bar With a View
Slava Mogutin's new book of photography captures the exotic nightlife of New York City go-go boys.
July 2, 2008
Uncover the Latest False Claim of Trans Bathroom Harassment
Supporters of a campaign to repeal California's new law supporting transgender students are once again publishing false claims that allege trans teenagers are harassing their female classmates in restrooms.
October 29, 2013
The 50th Invasion of the Pines: See pics of queer joy & drag
It was a milestone year for the Fire Island drag tradition, the celebration of which was hosted by the commercial district's new majority proprietor, Tryst Hospitality.
July 7, 2025
WATCH: The Harding/Kerrigan Story Finally in Drag
To prepare audiences for the level of shade throwing drama that will unfold on the season six premiere, RuPaul's Drag Race, alums recreate the 1994 Harding/Kerrigan figure skating scandal in 6 second micro episodes.
February 23, 2014
MMA Fighter Conor McGregor Caught Casually Firing Off Homophobic Slurs
The Irish MMA fighter has a history of saying racist, homophobic, and misogynistic things. Â
October 23, 2017
A Second Reformation Will Produce LGBTQ-Inclusive Christianity
On Reformation Day -- the anniversary of the events that started the Protestant Reformation -- a Nigerian Christian sees a second Reformation producing an inclusive faith.
October 31, 2018
Falwell Will 'Try to Be a Good Boy' After Unzipped Pic Backlash
The anti-LGBTQ+ evangelical leader sparked controversy for posting a hypocritical photograph.
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August 6, 2020
Being a Gay Actor Isn't Easy
Australian actor and activist Harry Cook recounts his inauspicious cinematic beginnings in his new memoir, Pink Ink. Read an excerpt below.
August 27, 2018
WATCH: Catholic School Fires Pregnant Lesbian Teacher
A Catholic high school near Detroit is coming under fire after terminating a beloved teacher who was having a baby with her wife.
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September 6, 2014
Willam Belli's 6 Rules for Revenge
Drag star Willam Belli is living his best life, and he helps you live yours in his new book, Suck Less. Read a mean-spirited excerpt below.
October 7, 2016
Trans Positions
As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?
May 3, 2008
Trans Positions
As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?
April 23, 2008
