She Almost Canceled Corbin Pride. White Nationalists Won’t Stop Her Now.

June 16, 2026Community, Culture, Gov & Politics

After death threats, hacked accounts, and rumors of white nationalist interference, Corbin Pride organizer Rebecca Chastain almost called it quits. What brought her back was the thing she's been building all along: community.

Rebecca Chastain smiles at the camera wearing a Corbin Pride t-shirt, overlaid against a purple-tinted photo of vendor tents and attendees at a previous Corbin Pride event.

Barriers, burnout, and resistance: Trans Kentuckians and the fight for healthcare

June 11, 2026Gov & Politics, Health

Trans Kentuckians are fighting to keep their healthcare as anti-trans laws hit record highs. Providers and patients speak out, and refuse to back down.

A collage featuring a gloved hand holding multiple syringes against a pink and blue torn paper background with faded text reading "I'm not surprised by the lack of education anymore. I'm just tired. Does this feel safe to me right now?" On the right, a person in sunglasses and a keffiyeh blows bubbles at a protest, shown in a blue-pink duotone.

NKU Remembered Murry Foust With a Degree. His Community Is Honoring Him With Much More.

June 9, 2026Culture, Art, Community, Kentucky, News

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A close-up of a green handwritten tag on the colorful community loom that reads, "Rest in peace Murry… your legacy lives on through your art. You are my role model for wanting to pursue art as a trans man myself."

Opinion | J.P. Davis: Louisville Said LGBTQ+ People Were Welcome. That’s Not the Same as Being Chosen.

June 8, 2026Community, Opinion

J.P. Davis, co-founder of Louisville's LGBT Chamber of Commerce, writes that the One Louisville board's lack of openly LGBTQ+ representation isn't an oversight but a choice, and a pattern this city needs to break.

The Louisville, Kentucky skyline reflected in the Ohio River at dusk, with the illuminated dome of the Jefferson County Courthouse visible at center.

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A Louisville Ordinance Promises to Protect The Transgender Community. Some Advocates Aren’t So Sure.

June 2, 2026Gov & Politics

A Louisville Safe Haven ordinance meant to protect trans people is headed to a Metro Council committee hearing, but the community it aims to protect has serious concerns. LGBTQ+ organizations and advocates say the five-page draft has critical gaps, could invite retaliation from Frankfort, and wasn't written with enough community input.

A collage of the Louisville Metro Council chamber tinted in pink and blue, with a torn paper effect overlaid, symbolizing the divided community response to Louisville's proposed Trans Safe Haven ordinance.

2026 LGBTQ Kentucky Survey Is Live – Take It Now

May 29, 2026Community, Health

The 2026 LGBTQ Kentucky survey is live through June, building on data from more than 4,000 previous respondents. Add your voice to one of the most comprehensive studies of queer Kentuckians ever conducted.

Pride and Resistance: The Heroic Story of Frieda Belinfante

May 26, 2026Being Queer, Culture, Kentucky

A Kentucky middle schooler honors Freida Belinfante — Jewish lesbian, Nazi resistance fighter, and orchestra conductor — with a stunning art competition dress.

Frieda Belinfante as a young woman holding a cello, composited over a photo of Ballyshannon Middle School in Union, Kentucky

Paducah’s Cinema Systers Is America’s Only Lesbian Film Festival — And It’s Turning 10

May 19, 2026Being Queer, Culture, Kentucky

Discover Cinema Systers in Paducah, America's only lesbian film festival, celebrating queer women's voices and stories in Kentucky.

Covington’s LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer Has 9 Federal Lawsuits. The Community Wants Answers.

May 14, 2026Community, Gov & Politics

Doug Ullrich, the Covington Police Department's LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer, faces nine federal lawsuits since 2021. Local LGBTQ+ community members say the city's silence has eroded trust and they're demanding answers.

Covington Police Officer Doug Ullrich smiling in uniform, pictured in front of the Roebling Bridge. Overlaid is an excerpt from a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging his actions and departmental failures violated plaintiffs' Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

Kentuckiana Pride Cancels DJ’s Appearance After Backlash Over IDF Military Service

May 13, 2026Community, Art, Culture, Gov & Politics, News

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The official Kentuckiana Pride 2026 event graphic featuring rainbow-colored bold text and an illustrated bridge in Pride colors against a blue background, with the word "Saturday" in the corner.

Cain Culto Was Sent to Conversion Therapy. He Came Out a Pop Star.

May 12, 2026Health, Art, Community, Culture, Mental Health, Music

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Two overlapping Polaroid-style mirror selfies of Cain Culto, shot in black and white with a soft, hazy quality, set against a dark background.

Kentucky Passed Zero Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2026. Here’s How Advocates Made It Happen.

April 23, 2026Gov & Politics, Community

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Advocates meet with a Kentucky lawmaker in his Frankfort office during the 2026 legislative session. A photographer documents the visit, which included a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute display and a "We Can Do It!" poster on the wall.

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces run for governor

April 20, 2026Gov & Politics, News

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced Monday she will run for governor in 2027, making her the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed Gov. Andy Beshear.

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks at a podium at the 2026 Fairness Rally at the Kentucky State Capitol

Kentucky’s 2026 Legislative Session Is Finally Wrapping Up — Here’s What to Know

April 14, 2026Gov & Politics

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at a podium during a press conference, with an American flag and Team Kentucky branding visible in the background.

Creating Change 2027: Nation’s Largest LGBTQ Conference Coming to Louisville

April 10, 2026Business, Community, Culture, Kentucky

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National LGBTQ Task Force

Anti-Trans Teacher Amendment Fails in Kentucky’s 2026 Legislative Session

April 2, 2026Gov & Politics

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A person wearing a black Pride t-shirt reading "Let our trans kids live to become trans adults" at a community gathering in Kentucky

Live Blog: Tracking the final days of Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session

March 30, 2026Gov & Politics

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Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at a podium at the 2026 Fairness Rally in Kentucky.

Fact check: No, Kentucky is not about to quietly kick trans teachers out of the classroom

March 30, 2026Gov & Politics

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A person holds a Protect Trans Youth sign at the 2026 Fairness Rally in Kentucky.

Kentuckiana Pride TurnAbout 2026 | Louisville Drag Show

March 27, 2026Community, Culture, Drag

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Promotional flyer for Kentuckiana Pride TurnAbout 2026 drag show at Play Louisville on Saturday March 28, doors at 6:30 PM and show at 7 PM

We’re nearing the end of #KYGA26 — here’s what to know.

March 26, 2026Gov & Politics

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Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort

Opinion | We See You: JustChoice Is Opening JustCenter for Reproductive Health

March 26, 2026Community, Culture, Opinion

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JustChoice staff at JustCenter for Reproductive Health in Louisville, Kentucky

What is a shell bill? And other sneaky ways Kentucky Lawmakers pass legislation.

March 19, 2026Gov & Politics

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Interior of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort where lawmakers debate and pass legislation

Queer Kentucky Announces Divya Karthikeyan as Editorial Manager

March 18, 2026Gov & Politics, Business, Culture, Kentucky, News

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Divya Karthikeyan, Editorial Manager at Queer Kentucky, standing outdoors.

Period Y’all founder Skylar Davis leads Kentucky fight against period poverty

March 9, 2026Culture, Community, Health, Sex

Skylar Davis grows Period Y’all to fight period poverty across Kentucky communities.

Period Y’all founder Skylar Davis stands in front of a truck filled with donated menstrual products while supporting efforts to combat period poverty in Kentucky.

ICE enforcement, sanctuary bans among immigration bills filed in Kentucky legislature

March 5, 2026Gov & Politics, News

Kentucky lawmakers file immigration bills tied to ICE enforcement in 2026 session.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and law enforcement agents gather around a vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation at night.

Kentucky Rep. Bill Wesley files HB 867 requiring transgender people to use birth-sex bathrooms

March 5, 2026News, Gov & Politics

Kentucky Rep. Bill Wesley files HB 867 requiring bathroom use based on birth sex.

Kentucky Rep. Bill Wesley speaks into a microphone during a legislative meeting at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort.

Kentucky Sen. Gex Williams files SB 351 targeting transgender teachers’ licenses

March 4, 2026Gov & Politics, Kentucky

Kentucky Sen. Gex Williams files SB 351, targeting transgender teachers’ licenses..

Kentucky Sen. Gex Williams speaks at a podium inside the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort while addressing lawmakers and media.

Cincinnati’s Midwestern Lesbian celebrates anniversary, expands pop-up events to other Ohio cities

March 1, 2026Culture

Midwestern Lesbian expands after Sapphic Sips anniversary draws 200+

Gov. Andy Beshear, Silas House rally supporters at Kentucky Fairness Rally as anti-LGBTQ bills advance

February 27, 2026Gov & Politics, Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear, Silas House headline Kentucky Fairness Rally as key bills advance.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at the Fairness Rally in Frankfort during the 2026 legislative session as anti-LGBTQ bills advance.

Louisville author’s book adapted into HBO docuseries “Murder in Glitter Ball City.”

February 24, 2026Culture, History

Author David Dominé discusses HBO’s Murder in Glitter Ball City and the Old Louisville case that inspired it.

Composite image featuring a cracked disco ball framing a Victorian mansion at night in Old Louisville, with two men in the foreground, representing the HBO docuseries Murder in Glitter Ball City and the case explored in the series.

Kentucky Senate Advances SB 72 Allowing Health Care Employees and Providers to Refuse Services on Religious Grounds

February 13, 2026Gov & Politics, Health

Kentucky SB 72 advances allowing health care refusals on conscience grounds.

Sen. Donald Douglas, R-Nicholasville, speaks at a microphone during a Kentucky Senate Committee on Health Services meeting in Frankfort, presenting Senate Bill 72 (SB 72). He sits at a desk with papers in front of him, wearing a dark suit and red patterned tie, as attendees listen in the background.

National Queer Theater accepting applications for expanded Criminal Queerness Studio global playwriting program

February 13, 2026Culture, Art

National Queer Theater opens applications for global queer playwriting program.

A performer sings passionately into a handheld microphone on a small stage under blue lighting, backed by a live band with guitars and drums. Colorful posters hang behind the musicians, creating a vibrant, community theater atmosphere.

Louisville Advocate Dr. Bobbie Glass Joins The Trevor Project’s Sharing Space Mental Health Series

February 12, 2026Health, Mental Health

Dr. Bobbie Glass appears on Trevor Project series on LGBTQ mental health.

Dr. Bobbie Glass with shoulder-length light brown hair takes a selfie in a school hallway. She is wearing a teal top and layered necklaces. Behind her on a cinderblock wall is a black sign reading “106 Classroom Dr. Glass” with Braille beneath it, and a plaque that says “A Gift by WHAS Crusade for Children.”

Kentucky Artist John Brooks Creates a Living Archive of Queer Memory in “Islands Are Not Forever”

February 9, 2026Culture, Art

Kentucky artist John Brooks explores memory, queerness, and time in his evolving artwork.

John Brooks seated on a wooden box in a gallery, wearing a blue shirt and bright green shoes, with large figurative drawings displayed on the wall behind them and a black dog lying on a rug in the foreground.

Kentucky House Bill 553 bill could strip insurance coverage for gender-affirming care from thousands

February 5, 2026Gov & Politics

Kentucky lawmakers propose a House Bill 553 expanding limits on gender-affirming health care coverage.

People hold a Progress Pride flag during an LGBTQ+ gathering as Kentucky lawmakers consider House Bill 553 affecting gender-affirming care.

How a Bill Becomes a Law in Kentucky: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Legislative Process

February 3, 2026Gov & Politics, Kentucky

Legislative Process: A clear, step-by-step guide to how a bill becomes law in Kentucky and what happens at each stage.

The Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, symbolizing the legislative process and how bills become law in Kentucky.

Two Kentucky Transgender Beauty Queens Head to Miss International Queen USA in Atlantic City

February 2, 2026Culture

Kentucky’s Mia Kopp and Mulanie Flowers, both transgender, will compete at Miss International Queen USA 2026.

Mia Kopp and Mulanie Flowers, Kentucky transgender beauty queens, representing the state at Miss International Queen USA 2026.

TikTok Comedian Heather Shaw Marries Kentucky Attorney Lilly Jean Coiner in Louisville New Year’s Eve Wedding

January 26, 2026Culture

TikTok comedian Heather Shaw marries attorney Lilly Jean Coiner in Louisville wedding.

Heather Shaw and Lilly Jean Coiner embrace during their wedding portraits outdoors, with Coiner wearing a white wedding gown and veil and Shaw wearing a black suit while holding a bouquet of dark flowers. Brick buildings and tall grasses are visible in the background.

Lexington Meetup ‘Last WednesGays’ creates Safe Space for Queer Community

January 20, 2026Culture, Community, Kentucky, News

Lexington’s Last WednesGays creates a safe, welcoming space for queer community and connection.

Attendees smile and pose at Lexington’s ‘Last WednesGays’ queer meetup inside a local bar, a monthly LGBTQIA+ networking event creating a safe, inclusive community space.

GLAAD I Found You: Erik and Roderick Davis on how Removing the Mask Improved their Vision, Allowing Love to come in

January 15, 2026Culture

GLAAD - A Black gay couple reflects on faith, coming out, love, and marriage during and after COVID.

Erik Davis (left) and Dr. Roderick Davis (right) on their wedding day. (Photo by Cary Clayton Media)

Kentucky Republican Files House Bill 360 to Criminalize Drag Performances

January 14, 2026Gov & Politics, News

A Kentucky Republican lawmaker has filed House Bill 360, which would criminalize drag performances in public or where minors may be present.

A drag queen performs in Covington. House Bill 360.

Lexington Panel to Discuss Restoring Voting Rights for People With Felony Convictions Ahead of 2026 Session

January 13, 2026News, Gov & Politics

Lexington panel examines restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions in Kentucky.

A person's hand submitting a vote into a ballot box. Voting Rights.

Queer Kentucky Nominated for GLAAD Award for Outstanding Independent Journalism

January 8, 2026News

Queer Kentucky earns a GLAAD nomination for outstanding independent LGBTQ journalism.

Graphic announcing Queer Kentucky’s nomination for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Independent Journalism, recognizing LGBTQ journalism in Kentucky.

What Will Be on Your 2026 Federal Ballot? Who’s Running for United States House and Senate

January 8, 2026Gov & Politics, Kentucky, News

See who’s running for United States House and Senate on Kentucky’s 2026 federal ballot.

Illustration of the U.S. Capitol representing Kentucky’s 2026 federal ballot, including U.S. House and Senate races voters will decide who takes over the United States House and Senate.

Queer Kentucky 2026 Bill Tracker: Key Legislation to Watch in Frankfort — KYGA26

January 7, 2026Gov & Politics, Kentucky

Track key LGBTQ bills and legislative changes during Kentucky’s 2026 General Assembly with our Bill Tracker.

Gov. Andy Beshear, in a blue suit claps while standing inside a marble government building during a Fairness Rally, as people around him hold protest signs advocating for LGBTQ+ protections.

What Will Be on Your 2026 Ballot? Know your Kentucky House and Senate Candidates

January 6, 2026Gov & Politics

Explore Kentucky House and Senate candidates for 2026 and see who’s running statewide.

Illustration symbolizing Kentucky’s 2026 ballot, representing Republican and Democratic parties and Kentucky House and Senate candidates.

Closed Chambers, Big Decisions: What Kentucky’s 2026 Legislative Session Means for the LGBTQ+ Community

January 5, 2026Gov & Politics, Kentucky, News

Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session begins with closed chambers and high stakes for LGBTQ Kentuckians.

Gov. Andy Beshear and Fairness Campaign Executive Director Chris Hartman speak at an LGBTQ rights rally during Kentucky’s General Assembly in Frankfort. 2026 Legislative session starts tomorrow.

What ‘Y’all’ Really Means: When Community Safety, Civil Rights and Police Collide in Northern Kentucky

December 29, 2025Culture, Gov & Politics, Opinion

After a Roebling Bridge protest, Covington and Northern Kentucky face urgent questions about safety, power and community.

Emily Schubert, a licensed clinical social worker, sits on a purple couch inside Thrive Empowerment Center in Covington, Kentucky, a trauma-informed LGBTQ-affirming community space focused on safety, healing, and advocacy amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Northern Kentucky.

Set & Setting Owner Kaleigh Basso Is Redefining What a Queer Bookstore Looks Like in Louisville, recommends these 5 books

December 22, 2025Culture, Business, Community, Kentucky

Inside Set & Setting, a queer, DIY independent queer bookstore and creative hub in Louisville.

Kaleigh Basso sits outside Set & Setting, her queer independent bookstore in Louisville, beside a colorful hand-painted sign welcoming visitors to the shop.

Lane Rogers, Known Professionally as Blake Mitchell, Dies at 31 After Los Angeles Motorcycle Crash

December 17, 2025Art, Being Queer, Kentucky, News

Lane Rogers, known as Blake Mitchell, a proud Kentuckian, died at 31 after a motorcycle accident.

Lane Rogers sits indoors wearing a blue Kentucky varsity jacket and a backward baseball cap, looking toward the camera while adjusting his hat, reflecting his confident style and pride in his Kentucky roots.

Inside Kentucky’s 2026 Legislative Session: Takeaways From Two LGBTQ+ Legislative Preview Panels

December 17, 2025Gov & Politics, Kentucky, News

As Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session nears, Queer Kentucky recaps two panels on LGBTQ+ issues and action.

State Rep. Lisa Willner speaks at Queer Kentucky’s Queer Politics in the Bluegrass panel in Louisville, joined by policy expert Jackie McGranahan, Sen. Karen Berg, and Fairness Campaign Executive Director Chris Hartman.

Kentucky Pastry Chef Chase Maus Competes on Food Network’s Season 12 of “Holiday Baking Championship”

December 10, 2025Culture, Hospitality, News

Kentucky chef Chase Maus brings his Covington roots and queer creativity to Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship.

Chase Maus, a Kentucky pastry chef and Season 12 contestant on Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship, smiles on the show’s holiday themed kitchen set.

Violet Chachki and Gottmik bring “glam and rock and roll” drag spectacular to Louisville on Dec. 11

December 3, 2025Culture, Drag, News

Violet Chachki and Gottmik bring their high-energy Knockout Tour to Louisville Dec. 11.

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