I have always lived my life unapologetically; first "Gay & Proud," and then, "Trans & Proud." I am still proud, but now I am more afraid than ever. Trans rights are under unprecedented attack, as lawmakers push policies that specifically target us. I wonder why my, or our, existence provokes such fear and hostility.
The first issue of OutSFL rose from the ashes of the defunct SFGN on June 1, 2023 and the phoenix has never looked back.
Love, in its purest form, should be safe, steady and unconditional. It should lift us up, not break us down. But for many in the LGBTQ community, love comes at a cost. It is a price paid in fear and rejection. Sometimes, it means losing everything we believe is ours.
When I reflect on my journey — as a professional tennis athlete, LGBTQ media & Wall Street advocate, and proud gay man — I’m overwhelmed by how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go.
In the Ballroom community, the title Mother of the House is not given — it is earned.
Seven months past the November election, Trump supporters are still talking a big game about an electoral “mandate.”
Ray and I are reviewing films for the local gay film festival. We watch two or three a night, rate them between 1 and 10, and say whether we’d pay to see them. One film we watched recently was “Just Kids,” a documentary on the challenges faced by trans kids and their families.
This week, the State Department announced that it is formally increasing “social media vetting” for all student and exchange visitor visa applicants.
In a celebration of inclusion, community, and creativity, Plays of Wilton (POW!), in partnership with the City of Wilton Manors, will present an outdoor performance of The Sound of Music tailored specifically for the deaf and hearing-impaired.
According to the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ aging, it is estimated that there are over three million LGBTQ seniors in the U.S., with that number doubling by 2030.
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