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November 15, 2024

David Clarenbach: grinding the gears of the Gay Rights State

After five decades as an LGBTQ freedom fighter, David shares how our past victories can inspire our resistance ahead.

October 28, 2024

Honey LaBronx: an unstoppable force for social change

After a lifetime of self-acceptance, resilience, and activism, Ben made his childhood dreams come true in New York City.

July 12, 2024

Tom Goss: from late bloomer to L.A. breakthrough

Tom Goss’s journey, from college wrestler to Catholic seminarian to beloved queer musician, is a story of resilience and reinvention.

June 17, 2024

Pam Mehnert and Lisa Malmarowski: consciously coupled

"Never date someone you work with" is fairly common advice. Meet two women who've defied it.

June 14, 2024

Sandy Brown: saying 'we're here' since 1976

Even after five decades of award-winning activism, Sandy doesn't feel she's done anything significant. "I'm just persistent -- like a splinter in your shoe."

April 29, 2024

Emily Mills: make your life something to remember

"No matter who you are, know that there are people who look up to you."

April 29, 2024

Brenda Coley: building a healthier, stronger, louder community

"We have a real struggle now, and I don't think people fully understand what we're up against."

April 27, 2024

Brenda Hanus: the power of finding your people

When you're questioning everything about yourself, a supportive and welcoming community means the world.

April 26, 2024

Tanya Atkinson: we will never be silent

At a time when both LGBTQ rights and women's rights are under attack, Tanya reminds us that we are strongest together.

April 26, 2024

DJ Shawna: dare to be the difference

Growing up without visible LGBTQ role models, Shawna Nicols wants to be the person she needed when she was younger.

February 20, 2024

Chuck King: from Wisconsin to Wilton Manors

Today, he owns the number one gay club in the nation -- but the king of nightlife has deep Wisconsin roots.

February 19, 2024

Patrick Flaherty: one small spark can ignite an inferno

Patrick Flaherty's life-long passion for leading change was inspired by a single news story.

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