Pages of Refuge: an East Atlanta Bookstore Provides Safe Harbor
The South’s oldest feminist bookstore acts as a sanctuary for the state’s LGBTQ+ population.
As Many Trans Prisoners Lose Gender-Affirming Care Under New Georgia Law, Advocates Fight to Support Them
A network of advocates and trans prisoners seek ways to challenge the new law and endure future battles.
How Queer Faith Leaders’ Inclusive Belief Systems Impact Their Activism
Queer spiritual leaders around Atlanta challenge the perception that religious institutions are conservative.
From Karaoke to Cappuccinos: Atlanta’s Lesbian Nightlife and Daylife Intersect in Midtown
Two lesbian-owned businesses share a space to welcome in the queer community.
Heat is Extra Hot and Hard for Unhoused Transgender Individuals in Atlanta
Extreme heat events disproportionately affecting unhoused transgender individuals in heat wave prone Atlanta.
Out the Closet, Into the Streets: Is Atlanta’s Youth Queer Homeless Problem Getting Better?
ATLANTA — Although the city of Atlanta has claimed that overall youth homelessness (ages 18-24) has decreased by 6% in the past year, non-profit organizations servicing LGBTQ+ homeless youth said…
EPA Grant Cuts Threaten Atlanta Groups That Serve Underrepresented Communities
The billions of dollars in cuts have impacted environmental organizations in Atlanta, while many prepare to be impacted in the future.
Leaving and Longing: The Journey of Queer Youth from Rural Communities
Trevor Ladner knew he was queer before he knew he was gay. He enjoyed dressing up, playing with dolls, and other activities that members of his family and rural community…
Inside Long Beach’s Soon-To-Be LGBTQ+ Cultural District
“Our businesses have been part of this community for a long time—we’ve been part of the movement since it began.”
How Philly’s only permanent LGBTQ+ housing supports queer young adults
When Markese Williams turned 18, he left his home in search of a place more accepting of his sexuality. After dropping out of college after freshman year, he began years…