New York City To End Solitary Confinement After Death Of Layleen Polanco
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement over a year after the trans woman’s death.
Kim Wong-Shing
Brayla Stone, Black Trans Teen, Found Dead In Arkansas
Brayla Stone was just 17 years old.
NYPD Officers Arrest And Pepper Spray Protesters At LGBTQ+ Pride Event
For some protesters, the NYPD’s response felt like a repeat of history.
Obama Shares Hopeful Message For LGBTQ+ Community At Stonewall Day
“I hope you know that your voice can make an enormous difference.”
Return, Remember, & Refocus: Why This Year’s Pride Is So Important
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It’s PRIDE WEEKEND, which means there is definitely no shortage of things to do in queer-antine this weekend — and you can still celebrate at home, even if the parades […]
Hayley Kiyoko, Cara Delevingne, Melissa Etheridge Celebrate ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’
In between performances, attendees took turns explaining the significance of each color of the Pride rainbow.
Lesbian Paralympian Dies While Trying To Row Across The Pacific Ocean
She was trying to become the first openly gay athlete, first paraplegic, and oldest woman to row across the Pacific Ocean alone.
Historic Stonewall Inn Launches Fundraising Campaign To Avoid Shutting Down
“That fight for LGBTQ rights is not done, so we need that bar to stay alive.”
Tel Aviv Will Now Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships
Tel Aviv’s mayor announced that the city will now recognize same-sex unions, in defiance of Israel’s lack of marriage equality.
We Love A Pride Moment: 19 Goodies For House-Bound Pride
Loungewear, but make it Pride!
Over 600,000 Sign Petition For Justice For Black Trans Woman Tete Gulley
Police say the investigation is closed, but Gulley’s loved ones aren’t giving up.
Clea DuVall Reveals How ‘But I’m A Cheerleader’ Helped Her Come Out As Gay
“But I’m a Cheerleader,” a comedic lesbian film about conversion therapy, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Leisha Hailey And Kate Moennig Join Forces Again For New Podcast ‘PANTS’
“Here comes pants. There’s not one leg without the other.”
Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Murder Of Black Trans Woman, Dominique Rem’mie Fells
Friends of Dominique Rem’mie Fells are “devastated” that her life was cut short.
Global Pride 2020 Will Uplift The Black Lives Matter Movement
Organizers of the first-ever worldwide Pride event, Global Pride, say the event will focus on Black Lives Matter.
10 Celesbians & Trans Celebrities React To Landmark Supreme Court Victory
Here are 10 of their reactions to the SCOTUS ruling so far, including Kate Moennig, Janet Mock, Hayley Kiyoko, and more.
Thousands March To Support Black Trans Lives In Brooklyn
An estimated 15,000 people showed up to Sunday’s march for Black trans lives in Brooklyn.
Trump Administration Removes Trans Protections From Affordable Care Act
A new Trump administration rule kills protections from gender identity discrimination in the ACA.
Virtual Ceremony Honors Fourth Anniversary Of Pulse Nightclub Shooting
The annual ceremony commemorating the Pulse tragedy is going virtual this year.
West Virginia Elects First Openly Trans Public Official
The 26-year-old ran on a platform focused on affordable housing and opioid addiction.
Chyler Leigh, Star Of ‘Supergirl,’ Shares A Heartfelt Coming Out Letter
Chyler Leigh says her ‘Supergirl’ character’s coming out story became “a variation of my own. IRL.”
Lori Lightfoot Issues Warning To Chicago Police
“We will not tolerate people who cross the line.”
Indigo Girls, Roxane Gay, And More Join Forces For Smithsonian’s ‘Project Pride’
Kick off Pride month with the Indigo Girls, Roxane Gay, Tig Notaro, Big Freedia, Cameron Esposito, and more at Smithsonian’s Project Pride.
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“Dear Queerantine” Is Building A Living Archive Of Queer Stories During Covid-19
Quarantine won’t last forever. But Dear Queerantine will live on.
Ruby Rose Breaks Silence After Her Sudden Exit From ‘Batwoman’
“Those who know, know,” Rose said.
Small Village In France Elects The Country’s First Out Trans Mayor
“What’s really surprising is that this is surprising,” the new mayor said.
Lesbian Brides Make History As The First Same-Sex Couple To Marry In Costa Rica
A lesbian couple in Costa Rica said “I do” just moments after marriage equality passed.
NYC Fire Department Promotes First-Ever Lesbian Battalion Chief
Michele Fitzsimmons is the first lesbian and second woman ever to be promoted to battalion chief in FDNY history.
5 Things To Do In Queer-antine This Weekend
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, GO Mag will be gathering the best lesbian and queer virtual events on the weekends in lieu of our regular weekend event round-ups. Happy Friday! Without further ado, […]
A True LGBTQ Hero: 7 Minutes In Heaven With The Iconic Dani Campbell
Hero & heartthrob: reporting for duty.
Costa Rica Is The First Central American Country To Legalize Marriage Equality
Costa Rica’s marriage equality ruling finally goes into effect on Tuesday.
Hungary Passes Law To End Legal Gender Recognition For Trans People
The new law threatens to bring Hungary “back towards the dark ages.”
‘The L Word’ Cast Reunites To Honor Jennifer Beals At The GLSEN Respect Awards
Jennifer Beals, a long-time LGBTQ+ ally and advocate, called the award an “amazing honor.”
Ruby Rose Mysteriously Quits ‘Batwoman’ Ahead Of Season 2
Ruby Rose just announced her exit from “Batwoman,” leaving the series without a lead actress.
Albania Becomes Third Country In Europe To Ban Conversion Therapy
Albania is the third country in Europe and the sixth country in the world to ban conversion therapy.
