The death of Jools Topp marks the loss of one of the most beloved and joyful voices in lesbian+ and queer culture. Together with her sister in The Topp Twins, she helped generations of queer women feel seen through music, humor, activism, and unapologetic authenticity.
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A new tool called the Congressional Public Lands Score is changing how Americans see their elected officials. For the first time, it tracks exactly how every member of Congress votes on public lands—national parks, forests, monuments, and wildlife areas—based only on their actual voting record.
Who’s Protecting Our Land? The Congressional Public Lands Score Reveals All Read More »
This week, New Mexico and California made one thing clear: algorithms shape visibility—and lesbian+ and queer women are too often left out.
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 »