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Jan. 16, 2025

In the Line of Fire: The Crisis Facing Ukraine's LGBTQ+ Community

By All Means, Keep Complaining About Increasing Gas Prices While LGBTQ+ Ukrainians Fight for Their Lives Over three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, much of the world's attention has shifted away from the human toll of the …

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Jan. 14, 2025

The Ripple Effects of the "Don't Say Gay" Bill on LGBTQ+ Communities

Dear Florida: We're Here. We're Queer. Get Used to It. Throughout 2022, Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, officially titled the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, dominated headlines and ignited nationwide debates. The controversial law has ne…

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Jan. 9, 2025

Disco Fever: A Celebration of Queerness and Cultural Resilience

Queerness and Revolution Go Hand in Hand on the Dancefloor Disco, often remembered for its iconic bell bottoms, roller skates, and glittery nightlife, has a much deeper cultural and historical significance, especially within the queer community. Wh…

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Jan. 7, 2025

Dating with Purpose: How to Define Your Relationship Standards and Attract the Right Partner

Snapbacks, Tattoos, and Bad Attitudes Aren’t Always the Best Qualities In today’s digital age, where dating apps often present us with a sea of shirtless torsos and minimal information, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matter…

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Jan. 2, 2025

Opening Your Heart: How Gay Men Can Embrace Kindness and Build Healthier Relationships

Be Nice, But Not Too Nice As we begin a new year, many of us embrace the idea of a fresh start. For some, this includes wading back into the dating pool, eager for love and connection. However, without addressing unresolved issues from the past, we…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Create Your Own Closure: How to Let Go and Embrace a Fresh Start for the New Year

And That, My Friend, is What They Call Closure As each year draws to a close, it's natural to feel a whirlwind of emotions. We often look back on the highs and lows, reflecting on how much has changed. For some, the end of the year brings a sense o…

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Dec. 26, 2024

The Mafia’s Control of New York's Gay Bars: A Hidden Chapter in LGBTQ+ History

A Whole New Meaning to Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli When most people hear the word "Mafia," they likely envision the world of The Godfather or The Sopranos, iconic images of tough, masculine, and often violent men running organized crime empires…

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Dec. 23, 2024

True Allyship: Moving Beyond Performative Support for the LGBTQ+ Community

Understand Your Privilege and Do Your Research The term ally gets thrown around often, especially during Pride Month. For many straight people, adding an ally sticker to their Facebook profile or waving a rainbow flag in June feels like enough. But…

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Dec. 17, 2024

Queer Cheer: Unwrapping LGBTQ+ Stories in Holiday Films

Make the Yuletide Gay with These Movies Holiday films have long been a staple of the season, offering warmth, joy, and plenty of sentimentality. However, for LGBTQ+ audiences, traditional holiday movies often lack the representation needed to refle…

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Dec. 10, 2024

The LGBTQ+ Holiday Survival Guide: Navigating the Season’s Joys and Challenges

Ho Ho How the Hell Are We Gonna Get Through This? As the holiday season swings into full gear, it's impossible to ignore the festive ads, decorations, and music that have been with us since before Halloween. There is a palpable sense of joy in the …

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