Friends, the time is near: Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session has mere days left.  Lawmakers are scheduled to meet four days over the next week to hammer out the details of the next two-year state budget, along with passing any other bills they think Gov. Andy Beshear could veto, by 11:59 p.m. on April 1.  They’ll […]

Let’s imagine something. Imagine walking into a reproductive health clinic in Kentucky and not having to brace yourself. Imagine reproductive healthcare that was designed with LGBTQ+ people in mind from the beginning. Reproductive health is too often reduced to “pro-choice” versus “pro-life.” But for many people in queer and trans communities, reproductive justice is even […]

What is a shell bill? Kentucky’s legislative process follows a set of rules, but there are several common ways lawmakers can reshape or fast-track bills. Fun fact: Kentucky lawmakers can’t just go around filing new legislation throughout the entire legislative session.  They have a deadline to file new bills each year, weeks before the end […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Queer Kentucky Announces Divya Karthikeyan as Editorial Manager   Louisville, KY — Queer Kentucky has named award-winning journalist Divya Karthikeyan as its new Editorial Manager, ushering in the next chapter for Kentucky’s only LGBTQ newsroom. Karthikeyan will oversee the editorial direction and daily operations of Queer Kentucky’s newsroom, guiding coverage of LGBTQ […]

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

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

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

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

Midwestern Lesbian expands after Sapphic Sips anniversary draws 200+

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

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

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

National Queer Theater opens applications for global queer playwriting program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lexington's Slay Bells returns Dec. 7 to support Moveable Feast with drag, comedy, and community joy.

A new partnership between Free to Be Youth Project and Sweet Evening Breeze brings gender-affirming care packages and vital support to unhoused LGBTQ+ youth in Kentucky.

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

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