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Despite claims it's 'too woke,' Cracker Barrel actually has a fraught LGBTQ+ history

The backlash over Cracker Barrel's new logo ignores the fact that the company once openly fired gay workers, sparking a decade of queer protests and shareholder activism that forced change.

From our family to yours

The Calhouns are a hard-working gay Georgia family who refuse to accept anything less than absolute equality.

Tens of thousands show up and out for Atlanta's 55th annual Pride

Last weekend, crowds gathered for another edition of the South's oldest Pride event. And as one attendee put it, nobody was scandalized.

Katrina Update: Where Are They Now?

Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Back then, we spoke to LGBT residents struggling to rebuild their lives; we caught up with two of them to see what their lives are like a decade after the storm.

Liliana Bakhtiari Is First Nonbinary Member of Atlanta City Council

Bakhtiari, who won a runoff election last week, is also the first queer Muslim elected to any position in Georgia.

Georgia's First Pride School Seeks LGBT Students, Faculty

At Pride School Atlanta, 'Kids have full permission to be themselves — as well as educators,' says founder Christian Zsilavetz.  

The Emmys Sent a Big, Queer, Feminist Message to Trump

While the Trump administration attacks marginalized communities, the Television Academy is uplifting their stories.

Trans Choreographer Sean Dorsey Brings His Groundbreaking Show to S.F.

The trans-inclusive dance company Sean Dorsey Dance celebrates 15 years by bringing its revolutionary show Boys in Trouble to the Bay Area. 

25 Queer-Owned Bookstores to Know and Support

In the face of books bans targeting LGBTQ+ subjects and authors, here is one way to support queer books.

The U.S. Will Now Have 1,000 Out Elected Officials in Historic First

Victories in Tuesday's election will push the number over that mark when all the winners take office, and the candidates represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ population.

Exploring Masculinity's Fragility Through Dance

The latest production from award-winning trans choreographer Sean Dorsey, premiering Thursday in San Francisco, centers trans, queer, and non-binary perspectives on male life.

Queering Islam

Three out imams are upending the idea that LGBT people are not welcome in Islam, while offering comfort and self-acceptance to congregations that seek a welcoming faith.

 

Op-ed: Empire's Queer Family of Color Is the Real 'New Normal'

It's not just up to Hollywood to show LGBT parents exist -- it's up to us, too.

The Plight of an Asian Trans Man in Georgia Embodies ICE's Cruelty

Activists demand a prisoner be freed from the solitary confinement he's been held in for 15 months.

GLAAD Honors Young LGBTQ+ Activists With 20 Under 20 List

This year's diverse list includes such names as JoJo Siwa, Ve'ondre Mitchell,  mxmtoon, Yasmin Finney, and Stella Keating.

Senior White House Adviser: Team Effort Won Brittney Griner’s Release

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta and the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, on the herculean effort that resulted in Griner's freedom.

 

Tony Winner Michael Arden Reclaims the 'F' Word, Gets Bleeped

Arden, accepting the directing award for Parade, also told LGBTQ+ young people, "Your queerness is what makes you beautiful and powerful."

Actor Gerald McCullouch on Why LGBT Film Fests Deserve Your Love

BearCity and BearCity 2: The Proposal star Gerald McCullouch talks about the value of the LGBT film fest circuit to sharing our stories.

These Three Black Trans People Died Far Too Young

London nightlife icon Elie Che (pictured) has died in an accidental drowning; the death of another Black trans woman is under investigation.

Here are the 15 gayest travel destinations in the world: report

A new ranking revealed some favorite queer travel destinations for 2024.

Gayest Cities in America 2012

It's no secret that megalopolises New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles have robust LGBT life -- and we've even heard tell of little queer hoods like the Castro and P-Town. This isn't that list.