Chris Azzopardi
Reaching Across the Aisle: The Movie Redefining Romance and Family with a Queer Indian Story
Who couldn’t use a happily ever after right now? The one in “A Nice Indian Boy” is filled with love, big dreams and even bigger emotions. If you’ve seen “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” it's the kind of rom-com you [...]
Matt Bomer Talks ‘Mid-Century Modern,’ the ‘Cathartic’ Mormonism Storyline and Giving Voice to Queer Stories
Matt Bomer is finally letting his perfectly coiffed hair down.The out actor — celebrated for bringing groundbreaking LGBTQ+ stories to life in “The Normal Heart,” Netflix’s 2020 remake of “Boys in the Band” and the [...]
Affirmations Executive Director Cheryl Czach Announces Departure
Executive Director Cheryl Czach has announced her departure from Affirmations, Michigan's largest LGBTQ+ community center. In a statement to the community, Czach revealed she will step down from her full-time position effective May 15, while [...]
Nathan Lane and the ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Creators on Their Very Gay New Sitcom
On Hulu's new comedy series "Mid-Century Modern," longtime screen and theater actor Nathan Lane brings a familiar effervescence to his swishy character. Like his iconic turn as Albert in "The Birdcage," he embodies Bunny with the exuberant flair of a [...]
The Fight for Marriage Equality Is Far From Over. A New Book Honors the Long History That Made It Possible.
In a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under constant threat, “Love: The Heroic Story of Marriage Equality” arrives as both a powerful reminder and a call to action. This compelling new book, rich in storytelling and archival photographs, is an [...]
Luke Macfarlane on Carpentry and Hallmark's LGBTQ+ Inclusivity, Plus the Intersection of Politics and Design
If you were to hear an off-hand reference to "wood,” where would your head go? If you're Luke Macfarlane, it goes to what else but actual woodworking.A trailblazer at the Hallmark Channel for over a decade, Macfarlane has helped transform [...]
How This New Book Reminds Us That Pop Culture Often Leads the Way in LGBTQ+ Progress
What influence might artists like Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish and Kim Petras have on our world a decade from now? It's a legitimate question that could offer hope in these fraught, uncertain times. As Roan challenges expectations by venturing into [...]
These 8 Michigan Democrats Face Backlash After Supporting Anti-Transgender Sports Resolution
A controversial resolution urging restrictions on transgender student athletes in Michigan has sparked outrage among LGBTQ+ advocacy groups in the state — especially after support from eight Democratic representatives.House Resolution 40, [...]
Margaret Cho Talks New Anthem for Trans Youth, Gay Pop Worship and Her Republican ‘Bottom’ Muse
Margaret Cho’s new album, her first in eight years, might take some people by surprise — especially those who don’t know that her talents stretch far beyond comedy. But if you’ve followed her 30-plus-year career, one deeply [...]
Safe Space, Sacred Trust: The Incredible 53-Year Legacy of Grand Rapids' Apartment Lounge
On a nervous 21st birthday venture into what would become his future, Bobby Johnson walked into The Apartment Lounge's previous location in Grand Rapids. The bar was filled with patrons in their 30s and 40s — “old” to his young eyes [...]
Remembering Jody Valley: The Pride Source Columnist Who Gave LGBTQ+ Readers a Lifeline
Jody Amelia-Ann Valley, who passed away on Dec. 28, 2024, just shy of her 83rd birthday, left behind more than just an advice column — she created a lifeline for LGBTQ+ folks when they needed it most. Her "Dear Jody" column in Between The Lines [...]
Fortune Feimster on Being the Representation She Once Needed as a Gay Southerner
Fortune Feimster may not wear a cape or leap tall buildings, but she might just be a superhero. Her superpower? Making us laugh until we forget why we needed saving in the first place.In an America that often feels like a punchline without the [...]