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Election

13 LGBTQ+ content creators shaping the election conversation

From witty analysis to powerful advocacy, these content creators are here to cut through the noise and keep you informed.

'The Voice's' Stephanie Rice Recounted Her Coming Out Story—and It's Heartbreaking
ComingOut

'The Voice's' Stephanie Rice Recounted Her Coming Out Story—and It's Heartbreaking

"It was a moment I would remember forever, and I'd never felt so unwanted...but it was also a freeing moment for me."

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Voices

A trans story on 'Bridgerton'? We have a historical idea for how to make that happen

Bridgerton is ripe this season with queer romance and representation. Is it time for the hit Netflix show to embrace a trans narrative?

My queer story is powerful, and so is yours. Here's how to share it with us.
Voices

My queer story is powerful, and so is yours. Here's how to share it with us.

Equalpride's new community editor on championing storytelling as a revolutionary act to reclaim and celebrate the diverse narratives of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Books

7 'banned books' to read & celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these must-reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

Tarek Ali
Voices

Transforming childhood taunts to adult triumphs

Childhood taunts can shape our identity and influence how we navigate the world as adults. But why do these memories linger and impact us so deeply? Award-winning podcaster Tarek Ali shares his journey.

VOICES: Stay Proud creators
Podcast

Surface Level Podcast & GLAAD team up to launch ‘VOICES: Stay Proud’ & we’re OBSESSED

To celebrate Pride month this new campaign is uplifting Black and brown podcasters and storytellers.

​Why Black, Trans Stories Like Mine Are Essential
Identities

​Why Black, Trans Stories Like Mine Are Essential

GLAAD's Black Queer Creative Summit brought artists together for an inspiring weekend.

Meet the Trans Voice Actor Starring in the ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Movie
Geek

Meet the Trans Voice Actor Starring in the ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Movie

"I was so drawn to these fantasies of self-empowerment," Kayleigh McKee tells PRIDE.

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Voices

'Vanderpump Rules' star Billie Lee on using comedy to push through transphobia

Entering reality TV, Billie Lee found her true calling in comedy, using humor to connect, uplift, and advocate for my community while sharing my journey as a trans woman.

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Voices

60 photos of drag EXCELLENCE at Bushwig 2024 so fierce they'll snatch your wig

Kennedy Davenport, Dawn, Amanda Tori Meating, Luxx Noir London, Megami, Peaches, and more turned it out in Brooklyn!

Transgender Teen Nails Blind Audition on 'The Voice'
Trans

Transgender Teen Nails Blind Audition on 'The Voice'

He retrained his voice only months before auditioning for the show.

VOICES - Bruce W. Brackett
Voices

A quest to improve my mental health and find my breath

A mental health and recovery advocate revisits the obstacles faced along their path to better mental health.

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Voices

Equalpride's CEO on celebrating Pride this year & our commitment to this community

As we celebrate Pride Month amidst rising opposition, equalpride remains committed to amplifying diverse LGBTQ+ voices, honoring our history, and continuing the fight for equality, unity, and justice for all.

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Voices

From Latvia with love, how one artist found music, freedom, and herself

From a small country to the Big Apple, Keeana Kee's journey is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and finding healing and inspiration through music.

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Voices

I'm a trans teen, not a mental illness

Overcoming societal misconceptions and the medicalization of trans identity, Scar Rulien writes that being a trans teen isn't defined by suffering or mental illness but by the joy of living authentically.

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DragQueens

Serving history: 'Drag Race's Soa de Muse channels the original Queen of Drag

Largely forgotten in history, William Dorsey Swann was a true revolutionary and embodies everything we cherish about the art of drag today.

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Voices

Has the era of internet trolls and rage baiters reached its peak?

Joe Rogan's latest comedy show on Netflix was filled with racist, transphobic, and homophobic jokes. But the tide may be turning against hate peddlers like him.

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Voices

Faces of the Parisian Ballroom

Explore the intersection of fashion, queerness, and identity in the vibrant Parisian ballroom scene.

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Voices

For this L.A. based artist music, love, and queerness are inextricably linked

Finding oneself in the City of Angels can be a hell of a ride. How one young musician uses the universal language of music to navigate love, growth, and queer identity.