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7 Revealing Findings from a First-of-Its-Kind Map and Analysis of American LGBTQ Bars

4 days ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Dan O'Connor |Tory Lysik

Nightlife has long been a tool for queer communities in America to find each other, celebrate identity and feel accepted. In rural and urban areas alike, gay bars provide an enlightening—if imperfect—window into understanding the health and culture of America’s LGBTQ population. As anti-trans legislation and threats to marriage equality mount, many queer Americans are flocking to shield states with greater legal protections.
Is WorldPride DC Safe in Trump's America? The Director of Security Weighs In

1 week ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Spencer Macnaughton |E Oliver

WorldPride DC officially began on May 17, but the big party starts later this week and will culminate with a on June 7 and 8. As many as three million people are expected to descend on the nation’s capital for the ninth ever WorldPride. The theme is The Fabric of Freedom, which some may find ironic with the backdrop of the White House and the Trump administration, which has waged unprecedented and relentless attacks against the transgender and nonbinary community.
How Apps Like Grindr and Sniffies Are Fueling the Meth Crisis Among Gay Men

1 week ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Sam Donndelinger

This story is written in partnership with Queer Kentucky, a diverse LGBTQ-run nonprofit based in Louisville, Kentucky working to bolster and enhance queer culture and health. At 21 years old, Robert McAllister remembers unlocking his phone in Louisville, Kentucky to a grid of bodies on Grindr, the gay hook-up app. After chatting with multiple men, he met up with one of them later that night.
What It Actually Looks Like When Trans People Follow Bathroom Bans

3 weeks ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Sam Donndelinger |Spencer Macnaughton

In Trump’s new America, bathrooms have become politicized battlegrounds. What may have seemed like an issue resolved in 2017 following the repeal of North Carolina’s infamous HB 2, bathroom bans targeting the trans community have once again made national headlines alongside a spate of new bills. Nineteen states already have active laws that restrict transgender people from using restrooms that match their gender identity.
Inside One Man’s War on Pride

4 weeks ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Spencer Macnaughton |Emma Paidra |E Oliver

Over the last year, Idaho-based bar owner Mark Fitzpatrick has gained national attention for putting on “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month,” during which he held events that included straight couples receiving a 15% discount on Wednesdays and straight men “dressed like heterosexual male[s]” receiving a free draft beer on “Hetero Male Monday.”Fitzpatrick, who has described the LGBTQ community as “wicked, perverse and [one that] victimizes children,” is taking it a step further this year.
Why Gender-Affirming Vocal Care Is "Enormously Important" for Many Trans People

1 month ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Sharla Steinman

On “Blurring Time,”the title track to Bells Larsen’s latest album, listeners hear the song sway between a high, female-sounding voice, and a low, male-sounding voice. “It's not as simple as either or. I am both and I’m more, most of all I’m unsure,” Larsen recites. While the song may sound like it was recorded by two different artists, this isn’t a duet. It's entirely sung by Larsen, who uses his voice to tell the story of his sophomore album, released last month.
How LifeWise Grooms Kids to Hate Through Bible Study

1 month ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Tom Sayers

When you think about Bible study, images might pop into your head of kids learning principles like forgiveness or loving thy neighbor, and that’s just what LifeWise Academy advertises on its website: “A supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued.”But for many parents and LGBTQ kids in at least 591 American public schools with LifeWise programs, that’s far from the truth.
On Trump's 100th Day in Office, Consider Supporting Our Journalism

1 month ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Spencer Macnaughton

Hello Friend!I hope you’re well. Uncloseted Media is now eight months old and Trump 2.0 has been leading the country for exactly 100 days. Last week, my former boss at 60 Minutes, Bill Owens, resigned as the show’s executive producer, citing encroachments on his journalistic independence. I could not be more proud of him… he was the best boss I’ve ever had and is setting a critical example for our industry.
Every Move the Trump Administration has Made on LGBTQ Issues in Its First 100 Days

1 month ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Nico DiAlesandro |Spencer Macnaughton |Sam Donndelinger

In President Donald Trump’s first 100 days since taking office for a second term on Jan. 20, he has signed a litany of anti-trans and anti-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) executive orders (EOs) and has ramped up his anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. These orders represent a solidification of his campaign, where he and the GOP spent roughly $215 million on anti-trans ads, more than five times the amount they spent on ads focused on the economy.
Twelve Years Later, Jason Collins Is Still the Only NBA Player to Come Out. Why?

1 month ago | unclosetedmedia.com | Spencer Macnaughton |Benjamin B. Land |E Oliver

In April 2013, Jason Collins made NBA history as the first active player to come out as openly gay. He penned an article in Sports Illustrated that immediately went viral, making international headlines. Many in the sporting world, including the late Kobe Bryant and NBA Commissioner David Stern, praised the two-time NBA finalist's courage. Collins also received praise from Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as Oprah Winfrey and First Lady Michelle Obama. So what’s taking so long?