Hey, babes! Buckle up because this week has been a whirlwind of political drama, legal battles, and music legends saving our souls. From Idaho coming for marriage equality (again), to trans youth fighting back in court, to Sir Elton and Brandi Carlile making our ears very happy—there’s a lot to talk about. Let’s get into
In the early 1950s, amidst a society rife with prejudice and legal persecution against homosexuals, a courageous group of individuals in Los Angeles dared to envision a platform for the gay community. This vision materialized as ONE Magazine, the first widely distributed pro-gay publication in the United States. Launched in January 1953 by ONE, Inc.,
El Norte Didn’t Cross Us—They Took It Si te han dicho alguna vez “Go back to where you came from,” it’s time to set the record straight: Mexicans didn’t cross the border—the border crossed us. Desde California hasta Texas, this was all México until the U.S., drunk on Manifest Destiny, straight-up stole it. What happened
🌈 Hola familia! Here is the queerst recap of last week headlines… that’s serving drama, breakthroughs, and a splash of rainbow sparkle. Sip on something tea and and let’s get into it. 🎨 Smithsonian Fumbles Felix González-Torres’s Queer Legacy The National Portrait Gallery is catching major side-eye for the way they’ve handled Felix González-Torres’s iconic
As a member of the queer community, it pains me to see how far we’ve strayed from the original intent of our Pride celebrations. What started as a movement rooted in resistance, visibility, and equality has now often become a shiny, corporate-sponsored spectacle—one where the glitter sometimes overshadows the grim reality of what’s happening in