March 01 2026, 08:15 
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This city is fighting Trump’s rainbow crosswalk ban with a bit of queer creativity
But before we get into it, do you remember when an ‘American Dad!’ character was declared a drag icon in a campaign benefiting The Trevor Project? How about the gay stunt driver taking motorsports by storm who asked more queer women to join her? And did you know that nearly 1 in 4 teenagers now identify as non-heterosexual?
It’s wet out there — don’t forget to put on yer raincoats & booties
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Trans man jumps in frigid lake & saves baby from drowning: “I wasn’t going to let that baby die”
“I hope she has a really cool future, and I’m happy I was there.”
Court shuts down “nakedly hateful” law banning LGBTQ+ student clubs
Republicans wanted to take away queer students’ support networks. A judge said no way.
Netherlands’ first gay prime minister sworn in today
“Proud to be able to do this together,” Rob Jetten said.
Do you know about Moulin Rouge‘s secret queer character?
City sticks it to Ron DeSantis with massive rainbow laser display
This is not the first act of rebellion the city has taken since DeSantis removed its rainbow crosswalks.
Out singer Brandi Carlile belts protest song while raising hundreds of thousands for Minneapolis
The concert benefited families affected by ICE’s occupation of the city.
Man pens heart-wrenching confession of love to another man after being moved by “Heated Rivalry”
The two men haven’t seen each other in 30 years, but as the author wrote, “Hope springs eternal.”
This kid absolutely slays to “The Love Boat”
“President Pete”: Pete Buttigieg sparks 2028 speculation with visit to New Hampshire
“We need you to change history,” one voter told him, praising his “good heart” and “good head.”
These oft-overlooked icons show why Black queer history still matters (now more than ever)
Even Black History Month has often excluded influential LGBTQ+ trailblazers.
When did you “convert” to self-acceptance? Tell us your story
We’ll be publishing readers’ stories of their journeys to self-acceptance throughout March.