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Florida businesses and governments take to walls and parking lots to replace rainbows DeSantis blasted away

As the state continues to force the removal of crosswalks and street art, community members are seeking different ways to honor the LGBTQ+ community.

Top 15 safest U.S. cities for LGBTQ+ travel

Get ready for a safe and fabulous LGBTQ+ travel experience with misterb&b's Queer Safety Index.

Public Art, Private Expression

Why do so many public murals seem to have a homoerotic tone?

Trump's Budget Proposal Wipes Out Funding for Arts & Public Broadcasting

Trump's so-called "America First" budget would move $54 billion from federal programs over to defense spending.

Detroit Billboard Declares 'Trans People Are Sacred'

A nonbinary artist created the billboard as part of a public art project.

WATCH: Rosie O'Donnell Honored at the Tonys

The Broadway superfan was recognized for her commitment to NYC's public school children through the arts education program Rosie's Theater Kids.

How Lauren Ys Channels Queerness Through Their Art

The Los Angeles artist who is one of The Advocate's People of the Year uses public spaces to share their art and truth.

Ari Shapiro, gay co-host of All Things Considered, is leaving NPR

The celebrated journalist, singer, and author joined NPR 25 years ago as an intern.

A small town's 'Pride Wall' was vandalized and taken down. They built it back even better

The Pride Wall has sent an accepting message to local residents in Duvall, Wash., even as some community members sought to permanently take down the wall.

New Hampshire official quits after receiving homophobic comments about his dead gay son

Littleton Town Manager Jim Gleason quit after art commissioned by a local LGBTQ+ rights group was called "demonic" by a town leader and a resident allegedly said Gleason's son “was in hell with the devil where he belonged.”

Texas follows Florida's lead in demanding end to rainbow crosswalks and street art

Gov. Greg Abbott's administration gave cities 30 days to eliminate decorations from crosswalks. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis just erased an iconic Ocean Drive walkway in Miami Beach.

Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?

The Aftermath of Robert Mapplethorpe's Censorship War

Thirty years ago, the acclaimed photographer challenged the nation's censorship laws. Now a new podcast is examining how far we've come.  

How Rhode Island Pride's Famous Night Parade Almost Never Happened

Alexis Gorriaran, the former president of Rhode Island Pride, illuminates the history of the event and lessons learned from its success.