LGBTQ

LGBTQ activists hold a "We Will Not Be Erased" rally in front of the White House October 22nd, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

There is currently no statewide law that protects LGBTQ employees from discrimination, but San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth have non-discrimination ordinances similar to Austin's.

• By Matt Zdun

Many schools aren't equipped to meet students where they are—and a big part of that problem centers on schools' and students' limited access to high-quality materials.

• By Sabia Prescott, Jenny Muñiz & Kristina Ishmael

On the role that queer people of color play in resisting oppressive policing.

• By Che Gossett, Reina Gossett & A.J. Lewis

Este artículo trata sobre el papel que desempeñan las personas queer de color en la resistencia a la vigilancia policial opresiva.

• By Che Gossett, Reina Gossett & A.J. Lewis

The glossy coming-of-age dramedy is about gay people writing their own lives—and it's empowering some people to come out.

• By Brandon Tensley

Depending on where you're born, things might not have gotten that much better.

• By Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza

Luca Guadagnino's new film shows how, for many queer people, moralistic norms can create a sense of belatedness—even when they finally find love.

• By Brandon Tensley

Walter Cole has spent the past 50 years performing at his club in Portland. During that time he became an icon and leader in the community.

• By Melissa Locker

In her new and radical memoir, Myriam Gurba discusses reclaiming political power through the art of nastiness.

• By Rebecca Stoner

New research finds overestimation of the homosexual population is linked with lower support for gay rights.

• By Tom Jacobs

Californians can now choose to mark "X" on birth certificates and driver's licenses.

• By Emily Moon

A 2015 law signed by Governor Rick Snyder protects child-placement agencies from providing services that conflict with their religious beliefs.

• By Kate Wheeling

For decades, the two communities have worked hand-in-hand on a range of issues—and now they're both under fire from the White House.

• By Elizabeth King

The president's directive comes one month after declaring on Twitter that transgender troops would no longer be allowed to serve in any capacity.

• By Kate Wheeling

Fifteen years ago, the Russian duo topped charts worldwide by playing with lesbian tropes. Could they make it today?

• By Brandon Tensley

In her new book, Vanessa Panfil offers a detailed and nuanced portrayal of homosexual life among gangs in Ohio.

• By Peter C. Baker

John Butler's new film about gay friendship puts a powerful spin on generic, feel-good Hollywood stereotypes.

• By Brandon Tensley

While there's a long way to go to secure equal rights for transgender people, Washington, D.C., and Oregon are making progress with the third-gender option on IDs.

• By Julie Butner

Recent studies suggest an uptick in violence against LGBTQ Americans.

• By Brandon Tensley

There were some 100 anti-LGBTQ bills released in various states in the first few months of 2017 alone, including religious exemptions in the workplace and restricted access to health care for LGBTQ citizens.

• By Elizabeth Morehead

The queer narrative overlooks the fact that students of sexual and gender minorities are among the most underserved demographics, despite growing visibility in recent years.

• By Sabia Prescott & Kristyn Lue

As it stands, transgender troops already in the military have been able to serve openly since then-Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's statement last year. But transgender recruits have not yet been allowed to enlist.

• By Susannah Rodrigue

While Indonesia has historically prided itself as a stronghold of moderation, recent events shine a light on just how tenuous this self-perception is.

• By Cornelius Hanung