Stories
How to start a queer youth group in your Virginia countyStarting a new group for queer young people in a Virginia county begins with relationships, not a polished program. The first task is to learn what local young…
LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Officiants Across VirginiaFinding the right wedding officiant can shape the entire mood of a ceremony. For LGBTQ+ couples, the search involves more than checking availability and fees.…
Celebrating International Pronouns Day with Virginia communitiesInternational Pronouns Day is observed on the third Wednesday of October, creating a useful opportunity to make gender respect visible in everyday life. In…
The Best Queer-Owned Food Trucks and Pop-Ups in Virginia’s CitiesVirginia’s queer food scene is often easiest to discover away from permanent restaurant signs. A taco trailer at a brewery, a pastry stall at a makers’ market…
Maya Ellis Finds Her Voice on Virginia’s Community StagesOn a warm evening in Richmond, Maya Ellis waits in the wings with one hand around a paper cup of tea and the other smoothing the sleeve of her costume. The…
Why Smaller Virginia Cities Are Drawing More Queer ResidentsFor queer Australians, Virginia can look like a place defined by Washington, D.C., Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor. Yet a quieter shift is taking…
A queer-friendly guide to hiking and backpacking in VirginiaVirginia offers an unusually varied landscape for LGBTQ+ hikers, from tidewater marshes and forested foothills to the long ridgelines of the Blue Ridge. The…
A Virginia Foster Care Journey Built on Love and PersistenceWhen Daniel and Marcus first discussed becoming parents, they imagined a spare room, a pram near the front door and the ordinary disorder of family life. They…
Changing Your Name After Marriage Under Virginia LawMarriage can bring a welcome chance to choose a shared surname, restore a former name, combine names or adopt an entirely new family name. In Virginia, the…
Where to Find Pride Flags and LGBTQ+ Merchandise Across VirginiaPride season in Virginia runs from late May through the end of June, but the appetite for rainbow gear, trans flag patches, and queer-positive apparel barely…