Protests and Threats Cast a Pall Over Oregon Pride Celebrations

Some see Oregon as a haven for queer rights, but emboldened anti-LGBTQ+ harassment ruined quite a few Pride events in 2023.

Portland Pride Is in July? An Explainer.

Why did the parade and festival move, and why do we love June so much anyway?

A Mother's Fight for Her Gay Son's Military Honors

The Navy discharged Martin Cerezo for being gay. His mother is now fighting for LGBTQ vets across the nation.

Just in Time for Pride, a Popular Portland Gay Bar Reopens

Iconic queer nightlife spot Local Lounge is reborn as Back 2 Earth—a much needed win for Portland’s gay bar scene.

Basic Rights Oregon Wants You to Think About Fostering LGBTQ+ Youth

A virtual event, put on with the help of Unicorn Solutions and ODHS, offers a no-pressure introduction to affirming care.

Walter Cole, Mastermind of Darcelle XV, Has Died at 92

As Darcelle XV, Cole reigned as the world’s oldest drag queen and laid the groundwork for Portland’s queer culture scene.

The Curriculum Culture Wars Come to Portland-Area Schools

Schools in the Portland metro area have been put on defense as conservative groups push against LGBTQ and race-related lessons required by state law

REVIEW: Fire Island Is a Gorgeous Gay Throwback

Following Anti-Trans Bills, Oregon Healthcare Providers Anticipate Surge in Patients

The Story Behind the Gayest Week in TV History

“Nikki, thank you”: Sentencing and Vigil Bring Closure for Loved Ones of Murdered Trans Teen

Remembering Experimental Drag-Punk Icon, Phatima Rude

Comic Book Interview: Captain America Is Gay Now

John Waters, Divine, and the Trinity of Trash

Gay TV History: The Straightening of Chandler Bing

More Homophobic Lies Brought to You by Facebook

On the Anniversary of the March on Washington, Remember Gay Hero Bayard Rustin