Reporting with Pride: 6 LGBTQ+ News Sites
From time to time, an industry or subject inspires us to create a best-of list. In case you’ve missed some of these, you can find them here. In our latest roundup, we’re recognizing a few LGBTQ+ news sites dedicated to covering the latest news impacting the community. If you think your site should be considered, give us a holler and tell us why.
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The LGBTQ+ community has historically been both misrepresented and under-represented in general news. In the wake of recent events, many members of the community and allies rely on news sites rooted in diversity to report up-to-date and crucial information for matters that are impactful to their lives.
In honor of Pride Month, and in light of the continuous fight for gender identity and sexual orientation equality, here are six news sites bringing you breaking news as it relates to both the present and the future of the queer community.
1. Under the Desk News
Under the Desk News began as a TikTok account created by Vitus “V” Spehar to provide short-form news stories to TikTok users daily. They have since developed a following of 3 million users who have flocked to this news source for the inclusivity of V’s reporting and the all-around safe space they have created.
On this page, you can find recent developments regarding anti-trans legislation and other headlines relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. V also has a segment called “Good News Only!” where they rapid-fire good news to help break up some of the negativity that surrounds much of the current events.
“Sometimes TikTok superstar V Spehar needs more than a minute to bring you the news.” So V also has a podcast called V Interesting, where they frequently uplift LGBTQ+ voices and go in depth about recent developments that require more time than the short-form TikTok space allows.
Recent posts:
Follow @underthedesknews on TikTok.
Listen to V Interesting with V Spehar wherever you get your podcasts 🏳️🌈 @LemonadaMedia pic.twitter.com/hX0hIYLJcg
— Under The Desk News (@vitusspehar) June 9, 2023
2. Gay City News
With stories covering subjects like crime, politics, and art, Gay City News is a powerful resource to shed light on otherwise unheard news.
This site highlights queer voices in its “Perspectives” category alongside current events stories. These articles are written by both the editors and special guests to discuss topics like the importance of International Transgender Day of Visibility and how intersectionality impacts the process of coming out.
Articles to read:
Follow @GayCityNews on Twitter.
During a somber ceremony on June 12, Gays Against Guns remembered the 49 people who lost their lives at the Pulse massacre seven years ago. https://t.co/aNrk4yAWpK @GAGnoguns
— Gay City News (@GayCityNews) June 14, 2023
3. LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ Nation brings you news from around the world and is considered the world’s most-followed LBGTQ+ news source.
This site covers breakthroughs from all over the world, including a recent article discussing the potential for Estonia to become the first Baltic Nation to achieve marriage equality. Additionally, the site provides an outlet for the community to share memorable pictures from their Pride celebrations. These “Pride in Pictures” posts express joy, grief, laughter, and through it all, a diverse and glowing pride.
Articles to read:
- Newsroom staff revolts against managers who told them to cover fewer pride events
- Pride will only be truly inclusive when it is accessible to disabled LGBTQ+ people
Follow @lgbtqnation on Twitter.
These brilliant minds show why celebrating Black queerness is integral to winning equality for everyone. #LGBTQ https://t.co/xqllOcJPLS
— LGBTQ Nation (@lgbtqnation) June 19, 2023
4. Gay Times
Reporting on LGBTQ+ television, music, and fashion, Gay Times provides a space where the community can find shows, musical artists, and designers that represent them.
Whether you’re a “Heartstopper” fan rejoicing over the first look at season two of the show or want to stay in the loop of LGBTQ+ fashion, Gay Times has a story for you.
Articles to read:
- Harry Styles Wembley Stadium review: a triumphant return for the solo star
- ‘I used to be terrified of coming out – now I use my voice to give LGBTQ+ youth hope’
Follow @gaytimes on Twitter.
Lil Nas X, Tove Lo, Ethel Cain, and Christine and the Queens are all taking to the stage at @orangefeeling! 🔥https://t.co/ncOTUoxaFU
— GAY TIMES (@gaytimes) June 19, 2023
5. Los Angeles Blade
The Los Angeles Blade may be Southern California’s LGBTQ+ news source, but it reports on politics, health, and culture both nationally and globally as well.
As a resource for LGBTQ+ individuals to read about recent developments impacting their right to healthcare, safety at Pride celebrations, and their ability to speak freely through literature, this news site is crucial to the community.
Articles to read:
- Senior General speaking at DoD Pride slams anti-LGBTQ laws
- Planned attack on Vienna Pride Parade stopped by Austrian police
Follow @LosAngelesBlade on Twitter.
Why are LGBTQ activists such fierce defenders of democracy? https://t.co/l0HzBjAiIm
— Los Angeles Blade (@LosAngelesBlade) June 20, 2023
6. The Advocate
This news site lives up to its name, utilizing its platform to represent not only the LGBTQ+ community, but also other racial and ethnic minority groups. The Advocate acknowledges the importance of intersectionality in the gender and sexuality lens and reports on issues that impact this diverse community.
The site also includes opinion pieces from activists and everyday individuals who want to speak out about current issues and topics – “Find the voices of the people shaping our queer world right here.”
Articles to read:
Follow @TheAdvocateMag on Twitter.
The decline in support of same-sex relationships is the largest one-year shift in its support that Gallup has recorded since the start of the 21st century. https://t.co/EVFP71Jpce
— The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) June 19, 2023
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