Queer life in the South holds both contradiction and hope, reshaping belonging through love.

Queer Kentucky covers LGBTQ+ policy, elections and power from Frankfort in 2026.

Reka’s, a queer female-owned whole-animal butchery in Covington, blends Italian heritage, sustainable meat practices, and community-focused values.

LGBTQ+-owned and affirming businesses are shaping a more inclusive Northern Kentucky.

Jen Tullock’s new play blends Kentucky roots, queer faith, and storytelling with deep compassion.

Covington officer suspended after Roebling protest as LGBTQ+ concerns over policing grow.

Davis Shoulders’ Queer Communion explores queer faith, identity, and resilience in Appalachia.

Judge Lewis Grant Paisley remembered for advancing LGBTQ+ rights and true allyship in Kentucky.

RuPaul alum Penny Tration and Molly Mormen discuss drag, identity and queer life in Northern Kentucky.

Sasha Velour brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to Louisville for a night of drag and art.

Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme bring their all-new 2025 holiday show to Louisville, ‘The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.’

Trans Kentuckians arm up amid fear, misinformation, and escalating political attacks.

Shapeshifting, Exploring Queer Identity, Code-Switching, and the Art of Self-Expression.

Queer wrestlers and drag queens collide at Power! Pride! Pro Wrestling in Cincinnati Nov. 14.

Trans women deserve safety, dignity, and equal access to gendered spaces—no exceptions.

Country Queers highlights rural LGBTQ+ stories of love, resilience, and community connection

From a Boston protest to global recognition, the history of Intersex Awareness Day shines a light on decades of work to preserve bodily autonomy.

Behind the Pink Door brings queer joy to Louisville with food, music, and lesbian community.

Finding queer community in Northern Kentucky: book clubs, rainbow crosswalks, neighbors who care.

OutReels Cincinnati, Nov. 7–9 at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, showcases LGBTQ films, talkbacks and a youth meetup to build community and representation.

Known as a surrogate mother of her community, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy leaves behind a legacy as a fierce advocate for trans and LGBTQ+ rights.

Em Joy on how Louisville Youth Group empowers LGBTQ+ youth with support and resources.

Trans singer shares journey of finding voice on testosterone and tips for vocal transition care.

Free 3-week virtual voice training from Undead Voice for Kentuckians; plus $1,000 credit.

Queer Northern Kentuckians find belonging in NAMI’s LGBTQIA+ support group.

Louisville’s Time Slip Theatre opens 12th Rocky Horror run Oct. 17-Nov. 1 at PLAY | $15

2025 sees record-breaking wave of anti-trans bills, threatening rights nationwide.

Covington’s Carnegie stages bold queer stories; “Rocky Horror” runs Oct. 24–Nov. 2, 2025.

Appalachian trans-for-trans love offers freedom, understanding, and joy beyond outdated labels.

Transgender lives are under siege; survival depends on allies willing to stand and fight back.

Eastern Kentucky University students will host Pride in the Plaza on Oct. 14 after a new state law barred the school from officially sponsoring the annual event.

Louisville Roller Derby will close its 20th anniversary season with a doubleheader Oct. 4 at the Triple Crown Pavilion.

Black drag in Kentucky is protest, therapy, and joy—queens thriving beyond survival.

Queer Bourbon Week recap: NKY tastings, drag, and community—curated by Midwestern Lesbian.

Explore our Northern Kentucky Special Issue—street art, drag, affirming businesses, and Bourbon & Belonging—celebrating queer people and places across the region.

A queer raver’s journey through grief, psychedelics, body image, and finding sobriety.

Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House, known for his novels and essays about Appalachian life, has released his first full-length collection of poetry, All These Ghosts.

A transgender student finds acceptance, community, and hope at the University of Kentucky.

Actors Theatre of Louisville names queer leaders Amelia Acosta Powell and Emily Tarquin to top roles.

Black Wonderland creates spaces for Black queer joy, connection and regional community.

Disabled trans voices show why accessibility is the backbone of justice and activism.

Mutual aid centers BIPOC trans voices, pushing queer groups toward equity and liberation.

Boone County Pride Festival returns Sept. 28 with performances, vendors and community fun.

Bathroom bans target trans people, risking safety while failing to solve real issues.

Trans Kentuckian share their journeys navigating HRT through clinics and DIY routes.

Kentucky’s Lexi Love joins Sabrina Carpenter at VMAs, uplifting trans rights on stage.

Kentucky board says counselor’s anti-LGBTQ+ post violated no laws after complaints.

Louisville Youth Group hosts Rainbow Dash 5K and Wacky Races Sept. 27 at Seneca Park.

Queer Kentucky amplifies trans youth voices amid harmful laws and rising mental health risks.

A gathering of raw, radiant voices: Kentucky’s trans youth share stories of truth and care.

Queer Louisville band RELAAY talks debut album Midtempo Magic and finding representation.

This issue isn’t about policy debates — it’s testimony, resistance, and survival. Kentucky’s trans youth wrote and designed this magazine themselves, speaking directly to their peers and communities. “Protect. Trans. Youth.”

The Appalachian Queer Film Festival is uplifting queer and trans stories in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.