Stories
The best places to host a queer-friendly baby shower in RichmondFor Australian readers, Richmond here means Richmond, Virginia, not the inner Melbourne suburb with the same name. This shortlist spans hotels, restaurants,…
Why Virginia's community colleges are creating inclusive spacesThe reasons Virginia's community colleges are creating more inclusive campus spaces reach beyond Pride Month decorations and visible support symbols. These…
LGBTQ+ Travel Tips for Virginia’s Historic TriangleLGBTQ+ travelers visiting Virginia’s historic triangle can move between Richmond’s arts and nightlife, Williamsburg’s interpreted colonial history, and…
The artist making Norfolk’s queer history visibleOn a brick wall in downtown Norfolk, just beyond a community room, a figure rises from a band of river blue, one hand pressed to the chest and the other…
The rise of queer farmers' markets in Virginia's small townsAcross Virginia’s small towns, a new kind of open-air market is bringing produce, bread, flowers and handmade goods together with the people who make them.…
Finding LGBTQ+ couples therapy in Virginia from AustraliaFinding a therapist who specialises in LGBTQ+ couples therapy in Virginia requires checking more than a general “LGBT-friendly” claim. A useful clinician has…
The queen who turns Charlottesville into a story circleOn a humid Thursday in July, the room is already loud before Mama Rue takes the microphone. A fan turns overhead, someone tests a karaoke track, and a…
Queer-friendly wedding cake bakers across VirginiaVirginia is a U.S. state, and this guide is aimed at Australian couples and allies planning a wedding there, whether locally or as a destination celebration.…
Why Virginia's rural LGBTQ+ bars are making a comebackAlong quiet Virginia highways, some familiar taverns are becoming dependable gathering places for LGBTQ+ residents who once had to travel farther for…
A trans man’s search for affirming fitness in RoanokeWhen I moved to Roanoke from Northern Virginia, I began with a map and a list of search terms. I am a trans man, and I wanted a gym where I could exercise…