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A small-town cafe said it would use a queer magazine as 'kindling.' The community hit back

The publisher of SUS magazine and several community members are speaking out after a hateful incident at a Sisters Coffee Company cafe.

Conservative Judge Allows Beauty Pageant to Ban Trans Contestants

Judge Michael W. Mosman rejected a case brought by trans beauty queen Anita Noelle Green and sided with the pageant's definition of "biological females."

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Portland, Ore., Becomes Largest U.S. City With Gay Mayor

Portland, Ore., is now the largest U.S. city with an openly gay mayor with the election Tuesday of city commissioner Sam Adams to the post. The mayor-elect avoids a November runoff race by having won 58% of the vote, according to the Associated Press.

Could Toni Atkins Be California's First Lesbian Governor?

Atkins, who has broken ground as a leader of both legislative chambers, is seriously considering a run.

Former Josh Duggar Employer Honoring Kim Davis

The Family Research Council is honoring Kim Davis with the "Cost of Discipleship" award. 

The Tech Wizards Making Video Games for LGBT Players

The creators of the award-winning LGBT-focused video game Gone Home discuss the queer context of their newly released game, Tacoma.
 

LGBTQ+ History in the Making With Record Number of Out Candidates

A total of 1,008 out candidates are seeking political office this year, exceeding 2020's record.

Oregon Man Stabbed to Death for Defending LGBTQ+ Friend; Arrest Made

Colin M. Smith is remembered as “one of the good ones.”

Stand-Off Ends With Apology to Gay Ambassador

How the former Republican senator responded in the late '90s to an openly gay nominee for ambassador became a sticking point among activists when his name was floated for Defense Secretary.

Candace Cameron Bure: No LGBTQ+ Love in Great American Family Movies

The former Hallmark and Fuller House star says the Great American Family cable channel "will keep traditional marriage at the core." 

17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics

For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.

President Obama Endorses Equality Act

OUT Magazine's Ally of the Year again proved he's deserving of the honor by endorsing the bill to ensure equal rights to LGBT Americans.

Lesbian Toni Atkins announces run for California governor in 2026

Atkins enters a crowded field seeking to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.

13 Lesbians Who've Made U.S. Political History

We offer over a baker's dozen of lesbian political pioneers.

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A Message From Someone Who Survived Conversion Therapy: You're Perfect

After years of lies, Kate McCobb fired and sued her therapist. She doesn't want any other young LGBTQ person to endure what she did.

More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

Our Favorite Same-Sex Weddings on TV

Now that Cameron and Mitchell are wed on Modern Family, we're taking a look at some of our favorite same-sex TV weddings.

Different for Girls: Top 5 Offbeat Lesbian Meccas

What's a girl to do once she's crossed off San Francisco, New York, West Hollywood, and Portland, and done the Dinah to death? It's time to trot to these off-radar, lesbian hotspots.

As Transgender ‘Refugees’ Flock to New Mexico, Waitlists Grow

Thanks to New Mexico's gender-affirming care protections, many trans Americans are seeking health care in its hospitals and clinics. But health care facilities say it's been overwhelming.