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THE MOVE: Plan Accordingly - June 2021 Article

Tuesday June 1, 2021 12:29 pm EDT 06/01/2021 12:29 pm

Hey, y’all! What’s the move? | more...

GAY PRIDE: A boomer's long, personal journey from shame Article

Saturday October 10, 2020 01:00 pm EDT 10/10/2020 1:00 pm

'The bridge from shame to pride is built of necessary anger and forgiveness' | more...

Queering everything Article

Saturday October 10, 2020 12:50 pm EDT 10/10/2020 12:50 pm

Pride from a younger individual's perspective | more...

50th Annual Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade 2020 Article

Friday October 9, 2020 12:00 am EDT 10/09/2020 12:00 am

Browse the 50th Annual Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

49th Annual Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade Festivals

Friday October 11, 2019 12:00 am EDT 10/11/2019 12:00 am

Browse Pride related events from all around the city, as well as parties and marches. CL's critics offer their picks for top pride events. | more...

Morehouse opens admission to transgender men Article

Tuesday April 16, 2019 08:34 am EDT 04/16/2019 8:34 am

Atlanta Headlines April 13, 2019 | more...

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SEE & DO: Atlanta Pride presents Wanda Sykes and Tig Notaro Culture, See and Do Content, Comedy

Sunday June 17, 2018 05:00 am EDT 06/17/2018 5:00 am

Comedic double-header Wanda Sykes and Tig Notaro take the stage of the Fox Theatre on June 20 | more...

SEE & DO: Southern Fried Queer Pride Culture, Food and Drink, See and Do Content, Festivals

Sunday June 17, 2018 05:00 am EDT 06/17/2018 5:00 am

Enjoy a breath of fresh summer air, sweet with the smell of cornbread June 20-24 | more...

5 things to do: Spectra Queer Art Showcase Culture, 5 Things to Do

Friday March 23, 2018 05:00 am EDT 03/23/2018 5:00 am

What's going on around ATL today | more...

Doraville elects transgender politico Article

Friday November 10, 2017 03:34 pm EST 11/10/2017 3:34 pm

She's the second transgender person ever elected to Georgia public office | more...

5 things to do: Queer Youth Festival 2017 - October 20 2017 5 Things to Do

Friday October 20, 2017 06:27 pm EDT 10/20/2017 6:27 pm

What's happening in Atlanta today | more...

SEE & DO: Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade 2017 Festivals

Sunday October 1, 2017 11:22 pm EDT 10/01/2017 11:22 pm

The 47th annual Atlanta Pride Festival returns Oct. 13-15 to celebrate all things LGBTQ | more...

The state of transgender access to health care in Georgia Article

Tuesday September 19, 2017 02:31 pm EDT 09/19/2017 2:31 pm

New report paints a dire picture | more...

Overcoming stigma at Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Festivals

Wednesday August 30, 2017 05:48 pm EDT 08/30/2017 5:48 pm

LoveWins, and so does knowing your HIV status | more...

Southern Fried Queer Pride strives to be 'radically inclusive' Culture

Monday May 22, 2017 04:38 pm EDT 05/22/2017 4:38 pm

The queer and trans alternative Pride festival returns May 23-27 | more...

Pride returns to the A Festivals

Friday October 7, 2016 08:00 pm EDT 10/07/2016 8:00 pm

The city's celebration descends again for a weeklong party | more...

Where to eat and drink during Atlanta Pride Weekend Article

Friday October 7, 2016 04:00 pm EDT 10/07/2016 4:00 pm

Happy Pride, ATL! | more...

Richard Wade Morgan wants to 'make America gay again' Article

Thursday August 11, 2016 08:03 pm EDT 08/11/2016 8:03 pm

Atlanta designer makes a serious statement piece | more...

Southern Fried Queer Pride, Atlanta's radical queer arts fest Uncategorized Content

Wednesday June 22, 2016 12:44 pm EDT 06/22/2016 12:44 pm

The DIY-oriented grassroots event provides space for radical Southern queer folx. | more...

Transgender Emory law student to star in new HBO documentary 'Suited' Uncategorized Content

Monday June 13, 2016 02:45 pm EDT 06/13/2016 2:45 pm

Everett Arthur is one of six subjects in the HBO documentary "Suited," premiering next Monday, about a bespoke NYC clothing company focused on making tailored suits for the LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming communities. | more...

First Slice 6/3/16: Georgia's ACLU head resigns over transgender restroom debate News

Friday June 3, 2016 09:00 am EDT 06/03/2016 9:00 am

ACLU executive director has doubts about where transgender people should relieve themselves. | more...

First Slice 5/15/16: North Georgia parents freak out over transgender teens using bathrooms News

Sunday May 15, 2016 06:34 am EDT 05/15/2016 6:34 am

Plus, Trump's awkward way with women, according to the women who knew him | more...

Cover Story - Ladyfest Atlanta surpasses girl power Arts Agenda, Festivals, Atlanta Artists

Thursday May 12, 2016 04:00 am EDT 05/12/2016 4:00 am

Progressive festival returns for a second year to inspire radical conversations and actions | more...

ATL's all-queer variety show ain't no drag Uncategorized Content

Wednesday March 2, 2016 09:18 am EST 03/02/2016 9:18 am

SWEET TEA: A Queer Variety Show's TAYLOR ALXNDR discusses the monthly showcase. | more...

Can a therapist tell a teen not to be gay? Article

Thursday January 21, 2016 04:00 am EST 01/21/2016 4:00 am

Not if one state rep has anything to do with it | more...

Gay Pride Festivus Pole erected in Georgia Capitol Uncategorized Content

Wednesday December 23, 2015 04:14 pm EST 12/23/2015 4:14 pm

It was long and hard but hey, mission accomplished | more...

I love the artist's rendering of the Gay Pride Festivus Pole in the Georgia Capitol Uncategorized Content

Thursday December 17, 2015 12:57 pm EST 12/17/2015 12:57 pm

Please let this happen please let this happen please let this happen | more...

Cover Story - Atlanta Pride 2015 events Article

Thursday October 8, 2015 04:00 am EDT 10/08/2015 4:00 am

Handpicked selections on how to get down at Pride | more...

Cover Story - Personal Pride Festivals

Thursday October 8, 2015 04:00 am EDT 10/08/2015 4:00 am

6 local artists on creativity and queer identity | more...

Cover Story - The State of Queer Atlanta Article

Thursday October 8, 2015 04:00 am EDT 10/08/2015 4:00 am

Change is occurring under the heat of strobe lights and in the fog of cheap stage effects | more...

Opinion - The future of trans rights in Atlanta Gender, Opinion

Wednesday October 7, 2015 04:00 am EDT 10/07/2015 4:00 am

'We must remain vigilant.' | more...

Feminists Roxane Gay and Erica Jong were bound to clash at DBF Uncategorized Content

Wednesday September 9, 2015 02:23 pm EDT 09/09/2015 2:23 pm

The AJC Decatur Book Fest's keynote was a real conversation starter on the need for intersectionality within feminism | more...

Why Atlanta needs Black Pride Weekend Festivals

Thursday September 3, 2015 04:00 am EDT 09/03/2015 4:00 am

Gentlemen's Foundation and LoveWorks' Gee Sessions-Smalls on annual event's significance | more...

Film Q&A - David Thorpe sounds gay. And that's OK. Movies & TV Features

Friday July 17, 2015 04:00 am EDT 07/17/2015 4:00 am

Q&A with documentary filmmaker whose identity crisis led to deconstruction of gendered stereotypes | more...

Jimmy Carter: 'I believe Jesus would approve gay marriage' Uncategorized Content

Wednesday July 8, 2015 10:00 am EDT 07/08/2015 10:00 am

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter talks about same-sex marriage and Jesus Christ | more...

First Slice 4/28/15: Metro Atlanta company refuses to print wedding invitations for gay couple News

Tuesday April 28, 2015 08:25 am EDT 04/28/2015 8:25 am

Freddie Gray protests, Volvo eyes Georgia plant, and more | more...

First Slice 4/23/15: Georgia AG says he won't fight U.S. Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling Article

Thursday April 23, 2015 10:36 am EDT 04/23/2015 10:36 am

A hoax is exposed | more...

Weekend Arts Agenda: 'Identified: A Queer Variety Show!' February 26 2015 Arts Agenda

Thursday February 26, 2015 11:42 am EST 02/26/2015 11:42 am

Plus, City of Ink celebrates their anniversary | more...

First Slice 1/13/15: Conservative Christians to protest Reed over fire chief's termination for anti-gay remarks News

Tuesday January 13, 2015 08:24 am EST 01/13/2015 8:24 am

Mercedes tax credits, MLK family lawsuit, and more | more...

Kelvin Cochran out as Atlanta's fire chief following anti-gay remarks Uncategorized Content

Tuesday January 6, 2015 04:38 pm EST 01/06/2015 4:38 pm

Mayor says religious freedom supporters called him 'anti-christ' | more...

APD offers reward in unsolved anti-gay assault in Midtown Uncategorized Content

Tuesday January 6, 2015 09:45 am EST 01/06/2015 9:45 am

'I firmly believe that the criminal justice system can and should do more to resolve this case' | more...

Opinion - When we laughed Gender, Race, Opinion

Thursday December 18, 2014 04:00 am EST 12/18/2014 4:00 am

A brief history of the men who changed my life | more...

Atlanta's fire chief suspended for one month without pay for anti-gay remarks Uncategorized Content

Monday November 24, 2014 05:53 pm EST 11/24/2014 5:53 pm

Deputy fire chief will fill in for Kelvin Cochran during his absence | more...

APD's new transgender policies offer guidelines to police Uncategorized Content

Wednesday October 15, 2014 01:53 pm EDT 10/15/2014 1:53 pm

Advocates applaud move but want more info on officer punishment, profiling | more...

Scenes from the 2014 Atlanta Pride parade Festivals

Monday October 13, 2014 03:09 pm EDT 10/13/2014 3:09 pm

Atlanta Pride 2014 was a day of celebration — a day to truly celebrate who you are however you come. Whether you’re gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, Asian, African-American, White, Christian, or atheist, it was all about being who you are.

All photos by Kate Lamb

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Cover Story - Atlanta Pride according to John Q Article

Thursday October 9, 2014 04:00 am EDT 10/09/2014 4:00 am

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Opinion - Metro Atlanta's HIV epidemic among gay and bisexual men must end Health, Opinion

Thursday October 9, 2014 04:00 am EDT 10/09/2014 4:00 am

Better access to health care, sex education, and tackling poverty can help. So let's do it. | more...

Cover Story - Atlanta Pride 2014 Festivals

Thursday October 9, 2014 04:00 am EDT 10/09/2014 4:00 am

Best bets for events, thoughts on ATL's LGBT community, and art by John Q | more...

Cover Story - Atlanta Pride 2014 Events Article

Thursday October 9, 2014 04:00 am EDT 10/09/2014 4:00 am

From the annual Pride Parade to the Commitment Ceremony, Dyke March, and more | more...

First Slice 9/24/14: Health official who says Satan created evolution, gay people sin to sue Georgia over rescinded job offer News

Wednesday September 24, 2014 09:06 am EDT 09/24/2014 9:06 am

Man killed outside Sweet Auburn Curb Market, Midtown residents concerned about prostitutes, and more | more...

Judicial nominee who opposed abortion, gay marriage won't preside over a federal court in Georgia (Update) Uncategorized Content

Monday September 22, 2014 11:44 am EDT 09/22/2014 11:44 am

I'm glad that this nomination is over, but sad that it had to go this far' | more...

Jason Carter clarifies support for gay marriage, talks Olens lawsuit and protections for LGBT state employees Uncategorized Content

Wednesday August 6, 2014 01:45 pm EDT 08/06/2014 1:45 pm

'The debate is essentially over' | more...

AG wants lawsuit challenging Georgia's gay marriage ban dismissed Uncategorized Content

Tuesday July 22, 2014 10:40 am EDT 07/22/2014 10:40 am

Olens asks judge to toss out challenge | more...

Transgender woman attacked in L5P, video shows (Update) Uncategorized Content

Thursday July 3, 2014 12:28 am EDT 07/03/2014 12:28 am

APD say incident was possibly not reported | more...

Opinion - Being transgender in Atlanta Gender, Opinion

Thursday June 26, 2014 04:00 am EDT 06/26/2014 4:00 am

'The City Too Busy to Hate' has not come far enough | more...

FOR FILTH! A Night of Queer Shorts seeks submissions Uncategorized Content

Friday June 13, 2014 01:29 pm EDT 06/13/2014 1:29 pm

The 27th annual Out On Film Festival returns to Atlanta. | more...

Community seeks solutions, healing after attack on two transgender women Uncategorized Content

Wednesday June 4, 2014 12:15 pm EDT 06/04/2014 12:15 pm

'Rather than picking up the cell phone and videotaping it for Worldstar, what can we do?' | more...

First Slice 6/4/14: Man allegedly assaulted, called anti-gay slurs on Beltline's Eastside Trail News

Wednesday June 4, 2014 08:48 am EDT 06/04/2014 8:48 am

Fulton's jail locks, Airport WiFi, VA woes, and more | more...

First Slice 6/2/14: Second arrest made in attack on two transgender women News

Monday June 2, 2014 09:05 am EDT 06/02/2014 9:05 am

Plus, toddler injured during drug raid needs more surgery | more...

Activists: Attack on two transgender women is 'horrifying display of transphobia and violence' Uncategorized Content

Thursday May 29, 2014 04:28 pm EDT 05/29/2014 4:28 pm

MARTA police are investigating, mayor condemns attack | more...

Concord America gets violent with 'So Gay' Crib Notes

Friday May 23, 2014 05:17 pm EDT 05/23/2014 5:17 pm

Rising garage rockers prep for 'Suns Out Guns Out' debut with a new video. | more...

First Slice 5/23/14: REVEALED! The secret gay agenda to sodomize your children Article

Friday May 23, 2014 08:30 am EDT 05/23/2014 8:30 am

GOP Congressional candidate Jody Hice was the top vote getter on Tuesday in his bid to replace U.S. Rep. Paul Broun. Hice and Mike Collins are now in a GOP runoff that will be decided July 22. While both candidates drink deep from the well of wingnut Kool-Aid (psst - it's spiked with stupid), Hice is fully committed to the idea that homosexuals have a secret agenda to recruit and sodomize... | more...

Concord America teases upcoming E.P. with 'So Gay' Crib Notes

Wednesday May 7, 2014 01:34 pm EDT 05/07/2014 1:34 pm

Concord America's newest garage-punk stomper is a preview of its forthcoming Post-Echo debut. | more...

Georgia's gay marriage ban going bye-bye? Article

Wednesday April 30, 2014 04:00 am EDT 04/30/2014 4:00 am

Legal experts think argument, timing on side of repeal | more...

Olens: 'I have a duty to enforce' Georgia's gay marriage ban Uncategorized Content

Thursday February 27, 2014 03:48 pm EST 02/27/2014 3:48 pm

Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens argues why he must defend the state's same-sex marriage ban | more...

First Slice 12/3/13: Gay rights activists protest Coca-Cola, other corporations for Sochi Olympics sponsorships News

Tuesday December 3, 2013 08:39 am EST 12/03/2013 8:39 am

Plus, DragonCon co-found pleads guilty to child molestation charges | more...

Omnivore - Pillar of Atlanta's food, punk, and gay rights communities Ria Pell RIP Restaurant News

Monday November 25, 2013 10:32 am EST 11/25/2013 10:32 am

Funeral arrangements and details regarding a celebration of Pell's life are still coming together | more...

Bluebird Owner and Chef who passed away in November 2013. Photo by Robin Henson

Ria Pell, pillar of Atlanta's food, punk, and gay rights communities, has died Obituaries

Monday November 25, 2013 08:48 am EST 11/25/2013 8:48 am

Funeral arrangements and details regarding a celebration of Pell's life are still coming together | more...

Atlanta Pride Parade marches into 2013 Festivals

Monday October 14, 2013 12:20 pm EDT 10/14/2013 12:20 pm

The annual parade celebrating the LGBT community marched its colors down Peachtree Street and into Piedmont Park on a sunny Sunday afternoon. | more...

PETA protests Pride party Uncategorized Content

Friday October 11, 2013 07:32 pm EDT 10/11/2013 7:32 pm

Animal rights group says noise from event disturbs beluga whales | more...

Omnivore - Gay stuff: Stoli evil? Roxx gets better Article

Wednesday July 31, 2013 11:18 am EDT 07/31/2013 11:18 am

A boycott of Russian vodka begins. | more...

Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus: Singing out Proud Uncategorized Content

Monday July 1, 2013 10:52 am EDT 07/01/2013 10:52 am

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The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus performs at Glenn Memorial Auditorium.

The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus performed their summer show, Singing out Proud; From ABBA to Gaga at Glenn Memorial Auditorium at Emory University. The summer show was held on the weekend of the 44th Anniversary of the...

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Omnivore - The Colonnade: still gay and gray Restaurant News

Monday May 27, 2013 10:00 am EDT 05/27/2013 10:00 am

Still serving some of the city's best fried chicken | more...

Former Hawks center Jason Collins: 'I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay.' Uncategorized Content

Monday April 29, 2013 12:57 pm EDT 04/29/2013 12:57 pm

Collins is now the first openly gay athlete in any of four major professional sports | more...

Black Diamond Atlanta putting transgender strippers in the mix Uncategorized Content

Tuesday April 2, 2013 02:04 pm EDT 04/02/2013 2:04 pm

Apparently, that old saying about diamonds being a girl's best friend is ripe for some serious gender-bending | more...

Omnivore - Gay marriage is so buttery Restaurant News

Thursday March 28, 2013 11:28 am EDT 03/28/2013 11:28 am

Paula Deen jumps aboard the gay marriage train, sort of | more...

Tracklist: ASAP Rocky stands up for gay rights Crib Notes

Thursday March 28, 2013 09:20 am EDT 03/28/2013 9:20 am

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>> In case you missed it, Michigan folk-rockers Frontier Ruckus slow-jammed Third Eye Blind's classic ode to crystal meth and Charlize Theron* "Semi-Charmed Life" for AV Club: Undercover. *maybe

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First Slice 2/13/12: Mayor Kasim Reed elaborates on his gay marriage stance News

Wednesday February 13, 2013 07:05 am EST 02/13/2013 7:05 am

Plus, who knew that Home Park and Dunwoody were Atlanta's hotbeds for singles? | more...

Atlanta pastor drops out of Obama inauguration over anti-gay comments (Update) Uncategorized Content

Thursday January 10, 2013 12:43 pm EST 01/10/2013 12:43 pm

'We must lovingly but firmly respond to the aggressive agenda of not all, but of many in the homosexual community' | more...

First Slice 1/10/13: Atlanta pastor with history of anti-gay remarks to speak at Obama inauguration News

Thursday January 10, 2013 08:31 am EST 01/10/2013 8:31 am

Plus, Reed gears up for election year, something about Taco Bell and handcuffs, and more | more...

Politifact says mayor flip-flopped on gay marriage, mayor unleashes Internet army upon Politifact Uncategorized Content

Wednesday January 9, 2013 06:40 pm EST 01/09/2013 6:40 pm

This means war | more...

Gay couples apply for marriage license in Decatur, get denied Uncategorized Content

Tuesday January 8, 2013 12:38 pm EST 01/08/2013 12:38 pm

The Decatur rally followed Supreme Court's announcement that they would hear two gay marriage cases | more...

Omnivore - Chick-fil-A joins the gay War on Christmas...and more Restaurant News

Friday December 21, 2012 04:31 pm EST 12/21/2012 4:31 pm

The restaurant is on the moral march | more...

City Council OKs resolution supporting gay marriage Uncategorized Content

Tuesday December 4, 2012 10:31 am EST 12/04/2012 10:31 am

Resolution by Atlanta City Councilman Alex Wan passes 11-2 | more...

PHOTOS: Pride Parade 2012 Article

Monday October 15, 2012 02:32 pm EDT 10/15/2012 2:32 pm

Photos from the 2012 Pride Parade | more...

First Slice 10/14/12: Hold on, what did you say about Atlanta's gay bars? News

Sunday October 14, 2012 10:01 am EDT 10/14/2012 10:01 am

Plus, a slice of Disney in Duluth | more...

Atlanta Weekend: Oct. 12-14, Pride Brunch, Lowcountry Boil, Jazzoo, and more See and Do Content

Friday October 12, 2012 09:43 am EDT 10/12/2012 9:43 am

Atlanta weekend events | more...

The Last Word - What's your most memorable Pride moment? Article

Friday October 5, 2012 10:40 am EDT 10/05/2012 10:40 am

The Last Word | more...

First Slice 9/28/12: Democratic state rep. turns Republican over gay marriage News

Friday September 28, 2012 08:25 am EDT 09/28/2012 8:25 am

Booting, charter school "brawls," downtown wi-fi, and more | more...

First Slice 9/20/12: Chick-fil-A okay with gay News

Thursday September 20, 2012 08:17 am EDT 09/20/2012 8:17 am

Chipper gets a fishing pole, students get hog-tied, and we're all fat | more...

Remainders: Gay Atlanta councilman blasts Chick-fil-a, execution delayed, T-SPLOST rally tomorrow in downtown Uncategorized Content

Friday July 27, 2012 06:15 pm EDT 07/27/2012 6:15 pm

Too much news, not enough time | more...

Omnivore - How to cook a 'Chick-Fil-Gay' Sandwich with Hilah Johnson Restaurant News

Wednesday July 18, 2012 04:23 pm EDT 07/18/2012 4:23 pm

Hilah Johnson offers alternative to Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich | more...

Omnivore - Daily Hash: An Open Letter From Pizza, Obama's favorite Girl Scout Cookie, on Chick-fil-A's anti-gay stance, and more Article

Wednesday July 18, 2012 11:52 am EDT 07/18/2012 11:52 am

This vending machine will give you free snacks — as long as you bow down and praise it as the "Almighty One," first.

President Obama reveals his favorite Girl Scout cookie — and gets booed for it.

In An Open Letter From Pizza by Dave Schilling, we learn that pizza's got a few bones to pick with us. We need to reevaluate some things. First of all, you can’t eat me for every meal. It’s not...

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