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2 weeks ago | gomag.com | Margaret Hetherman

On May 22, 1930, Harvey Milk was born into a middle-class Jewish family in Woodmere, New York. Though closeted in his earliest years, Milk would go on to become one of history’s most notable out and notable champions of gay rights. He made his biggest mark in the 1970s, a time when simply being “out” was a form of bold activism. During his extraordinary career, he galvanized community support around a measure intended to expel gay teachers from public schools in California.

2 weeks ago | gomag.com | Becca Williams

Alison Bechdel has never shied away from honesty. Since 1987, when she began drawing herself and her friends in her iconic comic strip series Dykes to Watch Out For, she has captured the reality of lesbian culture and all the drama that comes with it. In her incredibly successful graphic memoir-turned-award-winning musical Fun Home, fans have seen an unforgettably personal side of Bechdel.

3 weeks ago | gomag.com | Becca Williams |Abbie Thompson

No, that’s not a witch’s coven you’re seeing, it’s Boyfriend, Brooklyn’s new queer cocktail and coffee co-op. Just steps away from M, J, and Z trains off Mrytle Avenue, Boyfriend beckons you inside with a glass door adorned with golden astrological decals, including its brand staple: a glowing sun giving a sultry wink. Inside, the space has an eclectic, maximalist, moody vibe. Queer patrons are draped over plush couches, reading books from the community bookshelf.

1 month ago | gomag.com | Becca Williams

The Met Gala returned to New York City Monday night with high-profile guests, an overwhelming number of photographers, and a few…questionable outfits. This year, the exclusive fundraiser was co-chaired by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and (of course) Anna Wintour, along with honorary chair LeBron James.

1 month ago | gomag.com | Kelsy Chauvin

Baby, in New Orleans, anything goes. You can wear, sing, dance, eat, and flirt your way through town every single day. There is just one practical rule worth sharing with visitors: Don’t overdo it on day one. Louisiana’s largest city has so much to discover that if you’re too hungover—from strong drinks or notoriously rich Cajun food—it might curb your appetite for all the other delights. Here in one of America’s oldest cities, free-spirited, flavorful fun comes in many forms.