When Mary Oishi stepped to the podium as Albuquerque’s Poet Laureate, she knew she wasn’t standing there alone — she was carrying lesbian history with her. In this intimate interview, she shares how protest, haiku, heritage, and heartbreak shaped a voice that dignifies us all.
An Interview with Mary Oishi, Poet Laureate of Albuquerque (2020-2022) Read More »
In a Brooklyn neighborhood where Black residents are being pushed out, one Black lesbian chose to build something in. Gladys Books & Wine is more than a bookstore—it’s a celebration of joy, resistance, and community in a moment that desperately needs all three.
Gladys Books & Wine: A Home for Black Lesbians in Brooklyn Read More »
Across the country, billionaire influence is reshaping American colleges — and not for the better. Under Trump, powerful donors are gaining unprecedented control over what schools teach, who leads them, and which voices get silenced. For queer women, who have long relied on campuses as safe, life-changing spaces, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
When Billionaires Steer Higher Ed: The Hidden Impact on Queer Women Read More »
From Burnside Bridge to Pioneer Square, Portland glowed with color and calm at the No Kings March. Volunteers handed out water, medics checked in with marchers, and artists painted messages of hope on cardboard and canvas. These images tell the story of a city that stood up — peacefully, powerfully, beautifully.
No Kings, Just Kindness: How a Peaceful Protest United the Country Read More »
Brandi Carlile supports many women performers, hers he is with sisters Chauntee (far left) and Monique Ross (second from right) and Kyleen King between the sisters, with Brandi Carlile in Milwaukee
How Brandi Carlile Is Raising a New Generation of Queer Voices Read More »
Jillian Michaels, once the tough-love trainer who inspired millions on The Biggest Loser, is now making headlines for something far different: her politics. After years as a visible lesbian wellness icon, she’s shifted sharply to the right — embracing Trump, denouncing Pride, and questions racial justice narratives.
From Queer Icon to Republican Commentator: Jillian Michaels’s Right Turn Read More »
South African court gives life sentences to two men who murdered lesbian activist Refilwe Gift Malope. A step toward justice and LGBTQI+ dignity.
Justice for Refilwe Gift Malope: Life Sentences in Lesbian Activist’s Murder Read More »
Nancy Berry, a beloved force in Albuquerque’s LGBTQ+ community and a pioneer for women’s rights in the workplace, passed on July 4th, 2025. Her life was filled with courage, care, and unforgettable laughter.
Nancy Ann Berry 1936-2025 Read More »
The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is not shutting down. But the Trump administration is removing the LGBTQ+ specific “Press 3” option—a life-saving service that connected queer youth directly with trained counselors.
988 Is Still Here—But It’s No Longer Listening the Same Way Read More »