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What Is It About Gays and the Beach?

In queer movies and TV shows, the beach is a symbol of solace and freedom.

At House of LaBeija, Ball Culture Is About Love, Community and Resistance

“It’s seen as a form of resistance to all this strife.”

ACT UP’s Radical Activism Saved Lives During the AIDS Epidemic

The movement stood up to the president, pharmaceutical companies, and the CDC.

Astronaut Sally Ride Was a Queer Trailblazer—But Kept Her Personal Life Secret

Ride blazed a trail for women and queer people in space.

This New Orleans Fire Was the 20th Century's Deadliest Attack on Queer People

32 people died in the 1973 fire at the UpStairs Lounge.

The Untold Story of the High Schoolers Behind the First Gender Sexuality Alliance

The group was formed by queer students of color at a New York City high school in 1972.

Neo-Nazis Crashed a New Hampshire Drag Story Hour on Father's Day

“I hate that everyone's like, 'They were protesting.' They were terrorizing.”

I’m a Homeless Black Trans Youth, But I’m Not Just a Statistic

“Not only am I powerful, but I command respect.”

Olivia Julianna Wants LGBTQ+ Youth to Fight Hard and Celebrate Progress

“I know it might seem like it's really dark and scary, but our flag is being flown at the nation's capital right now.” 

Them's 2023 Now Awards Celebrates LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

At the 2023 Now Awards, Them honored 12 LGBTQ+ trailblazers with a cocktail reception and ceremony in New York.

How to Be a Better Ally This Pride Month and Beyond

Protecting LGBTQ+ rights is up to all of us.

The First Openly LGBTQ+ State Senator to Lead the California Legislature on Protecting Queer Youth

In this op-ed, California’s top lawmaker discusses legislation aimed at helping LGBTQ+ youth and communities feel less isolated

The Target Pride Drama Represents the Problem With Rainbow Capitalism

Corporations are not our friends!

LGBTQ Flags: The History and Symbolism of 23 Flags

There’s a flag for every identity under the rainbow!

This Jewish Activist Is the Reason We Use the Word Transgender

Leslie Feinberg helped change the way we talk about trans identity.

Amandla Stenberg & "Bodies Bodies Bodies" Sophie Have a Major Thing in Common

And it all goes back to styling.
Tattoos

Pride Tattoos Can Be a Symbol of Resilience for Queer People

Some people wear their heart on their sleeves, others ink it into their skin.

These Young People Used Famous Coming-Out Scenes to Come Out IRL

“Seeing TV shows and movies with positive representation opened my mind up so much,” Tristan says.

The 1990s Safer Sex Parties We Can Learn From

Black queer women in the South organized these events during the AIDS crisis.

Queer Love Matches By Zodiac Sign

Read this before searching for love this Pride Month.