Last Call? How local bars weathered the pandemic.
Shuttered for half a year, with some on the verge of permanent closure, local bars have worried and struggled, but ultimately weathered the pandemic.
Advocates adopted new strategies amid COVID pandemic
Serving in safety: LGBTQ advocates adopt new outreach and voter education strategies in 2020
Rainbows & Resistance
The Interconnectedness of Pride Month and Black Lives Matter
Winter Solstice: Older, and more familiar, than you might think
A local queer witch explains the history, meaning, and modern observances of Winter Solstice
COVID-19, College, and the Closet
Two local closeted students share their experiences with friends and family during the 2020 pandemic.
Rainbow Rundown: Queer Charlotteans sweep QC Nerve’s ‘Best in the Nest’ contests
Plus national, international, local and regional news, and upcoming events
This December, show your holiday cheer by giving back with time or money
LGBTQ and other community groups offer ways to donate, assist with services, and volunteer.
Rainbow Rundown: Elliot Page, North Carolina LGBTQ protections
With an eye toward a new year, this first Rainbow Rundown in December marks a milestone, as we head into the fourth month and twelfth week of continuous publishing.
World AIDS Day: Reflecting on two pandemics faced by the Black & LGBTQ communities
This June marked the 50th anniversary of the first Pride parade, which arose in protest against police brutality and for the rights of LGBTQ people. December 1 is World AIDS Day. Health equity has always been an indispensable part of that struggle.
Rainbow Rundown: Trans artists’ holiday cards, PFLAG hiring, Dan Mauney remembered
Welcome to a special edition of the Rainbow Rundown, your weekly recap of LGBTQ news, events, and more. Usually published every Friday, we're pushing this edition out mid-week; we skipped last Friday's edition in lieu of content for Trans Day of Remembrance, and this Friday is part of a holiday weekend. We've also jam-packed this week's edition with a slew of