Emmy-Nominated “Changing the Game” Documents Transgender Athletes Fight for Acceptance
Emmy-nominated film highlights the struggles and triumphs of transgender athletes, sparking crucial conversations Get ready to be inspired. “Changing the Game,” a powerful documentary directed by Michael Barnett, is now available for streaming and should be on every EveryQueer reader’s watchlist. This moving film intimately follows the journeys of three transgender high school athletes: The […]
The Lesbian Mapping Project: Where History Meets Hilarity
Generally, there are few things as depressing as a queer history tour – I’m a masochist so I love them but in the realm of LGBTQ+ history, serious and often somber narratives dominate. Two lesbian artists in Philly, Juno Rosenhaus and Beth Schindler, are challenging this traditional approach, bringing a lighthearted and playful perspective to […]
Travel Entrepreneur Found Dead in Custody Amid Russian Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Community
Andrei Kotov, a Russian travel entrepreneur who faced imprisonment for organizing trips for gay men, was found dead in his cell earlier today. His lawyer confirmed the death to the independent Russian news outlet Novaya Gazeta. Russian authorities claim Kotov died by suicide, despite Kotov saying in court that law enforcement officers beat him and […]
Rainbow Railroad Welcomes First LGBTQ+ Refugee to U.S.
Rainbow Railroad, a global organization that helps LGBTQ+ people escape persecution, recently welcomed their first refugee supported by their programs to the United States. The arrival marks a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to create “communities of care” for LGBTQ+ refugees around the world. The refugee, who arrived from El Salvador, is being resettled […]
