(L-R): Angelica, Rio, Chase Strangio, Megan Rapinoe, Naoni Watts, Sue Bird, Benito Skinner, Brianna Turner, Elliot Page, Becky Pepper-Jackson, Kara Young, Mila, and Willy Chavarria
Collier Schorr
Last week week, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments for two landmark cases that are fighting back against attempts to ban transgender youth from participating in school sports at the high school and collegiate levels. To support the two young trans athletes — Becky Pepper-Jackson and Lindsay Hecox — the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) launched its "More Than a Game" campaign, which features exclusive merchandise designed by award-winning fashion designer and ACLU Artist Ambassador Willy Chavarria. Keep Reading →
Tracy E. Gilchrist (right) attends Stockholm Pride.
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This summer, I found myself on a boat deep in the Stockholm Archipelago, dancing (rather, lurching) to ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” when the playlist faltered. A collective groan emanated from those in my Stockholm Pride group who were on deck. The music from the Swedish pop star playlist dropped back in, and we let out a “Weeee,” threw our arms in the air, and kept dancing as we hurtled toward the island of Finnhamn. Keep Reading →
It’s been a banner year for Tristan Schukraft. The CEO of Tryst Hospitality (and MISTR and “everything gay”) has expanded his Tryst Hotels portfolio. Soon there will be properties in Fire Island, Provincetown, Wilton Manors, and Rio de Janeiro — that’s in addition to his hotels in San Juan and Puerto Vallarta as well as The Abbey in West Hollywood. He’s also launching the inaugural Tryst Fitness in Puerto Vallarta. Keep Reading →