Rick Garcia was a fighter for the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago, in Illinois, and in the country.
Equality and human rights were the watchwords of his life. A man of deep conviction, Rick’s fight for civil rights changed the course of history.
May his memory be a blessing.
Equality and human rights were the watchwords of his life. A man of deep conviction, Rick’s fight for civil rights changed the course of history.
May his memory be a blessing.
Rick Garcia, activist and leader in Chicago's LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, dies at 69
Rick Garcia, a longtime Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and community leader who was at the forefront of many civil rights victories, died this week.
www.cbsnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Rick Garcia was a fighter for the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago, in Illinois, and in the country.
Equality and human rights were the watchwords of his life. A man of deep conviction, Rick’s fight for civil rights changed the course of history.
May his memory be a blessing.
Equality and human rights were the watchwords of his life. A man of deep conviction, Rick’s fight for civil rights changed the course of history.
May his memory be a blessing.
Super Kong is a key figure in the LGBTQ+ community
January 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Super Kong is a key figure in the LGBTQ+ community
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community held a vigil yesterday for Renée Nicole Good.
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community holds vigil honoring Renée Nicole Good - Windy City Times
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community gathered for a vigil honoring Renée Nicole Good, who was killed Jan. 7 by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. A few dozen LGBTQ+ leaders, longtime activists, elected officials and ...
windycitytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community held a vigil yesterday for Renée Nicole Good.
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
Roberts wants to genocide the entire LGBTQ+ community.
January 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Roberts wants to genocide the entire LGBTQ+ community.
Singer Zara Larsson condemned ICE and stood up for the LGBTQ+ community in an Instagram story.
📷 Getty, IG: zaralarsson
📷 Getty, IG: zaralarsson
January 13, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Singer Zara Larsson condemned ICE and stood up for the LGBTQ+ community in an Instagram story.
📷 Getty, IG: zaralarsson
📷 Getty, IG: zaralarsson
"Warren is well known in MA's LGBTQ community for showing up at Pride events and dancing around in a feather boa. But when her queer and trans constituents asked her to meet with us about legislation that could harm the most vulnerable members of our community, she wouldn’t even look us in the eye."
It appears that some members of the Democratic Party are supporting KOSA.
The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
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The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
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Op-Ed: With KOSA, Elizabeth Warren is Betraying the Trans Youth She Claims to Protect
Evan Greer writes for EITM: "KOSA’s re-emergence comes during a moment of existential crisis for the Democratic party."
www.erininthemorning.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"Warren is well known in MA's LGBTQ community for showing up at Pride events and dancing around in a feather boa. But when her queer and trans constituents asked her to meet with us about legislation that could harm the most vulnerable members of our community, she wouldn’t even look us in the eye."
Watching Trump's Air Force One presser from several hours ago, and I don't like the way Trump called Renee Good's wife a "friend," with emphasis, repeatedly
It was extremely on purpose and a clear message for the LGBTQ+ community
It was extremely on purpose and a clear message for the LGBTQ+ community
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Watching Trump's Air Force One presser from several hours ago, and I don't like the way Trump called Renee Good's wife a "friend," with emphasis, repeatedly
It was extremely on purpose and a clear message for the LGBTQ+ community
It was extremely on purpose and a clear message for the LGBTQ+ community
Your reminder that Wes Streeting is a piece of shit willing to betray the LGBTQ+ community for the keys to Downing St
Government supports ‘moving away’ from puberty blockers, Streeting suggests
www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/14/p...
www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/14/p...
Government 'moving away' from puberty blockers, minister says
The Government is reportedly 'moving away' from medical interventions for trans people such as puberty blockers, a health minister has said.
www.thepinknews.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Your reminder that Wes Streeting is a piece of shit willing to betray the LGBTQ+ community for the keys to Downing St
‘Legendary activist’ and ‘powerhouse for the LGBTQ+ community’ Rick Garcia dies aged 69
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/14/legendary-activist-and-powerhouse-for-the-lgbtq-community-rick-garcia-dies-aged-69/?utm_content=1768390800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/14/legendary-activist-and-powerhouse-for-the-lgbtq-community-rick-garcia-dies-aged-69/?utm_content=1768390800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
‘Legendary activist’ for LGBTQ+ community Rick Garcia dies aged 69
Chicago LGBTQ+ activist Rick Garcia has died at the age of 69.
www.thepinknews.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:40 AM
‘Legendary activist’ and ‘powerhouse for the LGBTQ+ community’ Rick Garcia dies aged 69
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/14/legendary-activist-and-powerhouse-for-the-lgbtq-community-rick-garcia-dies-aged-69/?utm_content=1768390800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/14/legendary-activist-and-powerhouse-for-the-lgbtq-community-rick-garcia-dies-aged-69/?utm_content=1768390800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
My Senator Elizabeth Warren ( @warren.senate.gov ) is known in the local LGBTQ community for showing up at Pride and dancing around in a feather boa.
But now she's becoming known for betraying trans youth and human rights by cosponsoring KOSA.
Shame on her.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/op-ed-with...
But now she's becoming known for betraying trans youth and human rights by cosponsoring KOSA.
Shame on her.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/op-ed-with...
January 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
My Senator Elizabeth Warren ( @warren.senate.gov ) is known in the local LGBTQ community for showing up at Pride and dancing around in a feather boa.
But now she's becoming known for betraying trans youth and human rights by cosponsoring KOSA.
Shame on her.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/op-ed-with...
But now she's becoming known for betraying trans youth and human rights by cosponsoring KOSA.
Shame on her.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/op-ed-with...
In 2022, The Tribune discovered that Lee had a secret account on X, which he used to attack women and the LGBTQ+ community.
He deleted the account within hours of The Tribune asking him about it.
He deleted the account within hours of The Tribune asking him about it.
GOP candidate Trevor Lee ran a secret Twitter account that attacked LGBTQ people and Utah Gov. Cox. Now he’s been rebuked by Republican leadership.
Utah House candidate Republican Trevor Lee ran a now-deleted Twitter account that peddled election conspiracy theories, attacked members of the LGBTQ community and frequently used the #DezNat hashtag ...
www.sltrib.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:53 PM
In 2022, The Tribune discovered that Lee had a secret account on X, which he used to attack women and the LGBTQ+ community.
He deleted the account within hours of The Tribune asking him about it.
He deleted the account within hours of The Tribune asking him about it.
New research confirms what many of us see: there's a large internal migration of LGBTQ people in the US, especially trans people, to friendlier states & cities.
Since 11/2024, 9% of all trans people have moved to another state, 43% have considered moving.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-norc-su...
Since 11/2024, 9% of all trans people have moved to another state, 43% have considered moving.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-norc-su...
January 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
New research confirms what many of us see: there's a large internal migration of LGBTQ people in the US, especially trans people, to friendlier states & cities.
Since 11/2024, 9% of all trans people have moved to another state, 43% have considered moving.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-norc-su...
Since 11/2024, 9% of all trans people have moved to another state, 43% have considered moving.
www.mapresearch.org/2025-norc-su...
This is so disheartening to see from Sens Warren and Blumenthal. To not understand at this point that the Trump admin will immediately weaponize this bill against the LGBTQ community is to be willfully and purposely stupid.
It appears that some members of the Democratic Party are supporting KOSA.
The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Op-Ed: With KOSA, Elizabeth Warren is Betraying the Trans Youth She Claims to Protect
Evan Greer writes for EITM: "KOSA’s re-emergence comes during a moment of existential crisis for the Democratic party."
www.erininthemorning.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
This is so disheartening to see from Sens Warren and Blumenthal. To not understand at this point that the Trump admin will immediately weaponize this bill against the LGBTQ community is to be willfully and purposely stupid.
To my LGBTQ+ family I’m Nour, a queer woman from Gaza, living alone in a tent with almost nothing. War destroyed my home, and my own community rejected me for who I am. I’m terrified, exhausted, and at the edge. I have nowhere left to go. I’m begging you—please help save my life
gofund.me/c8e57d347
gofund.me/c8e57d347
Donate to Support Nour's Fight for Safety and Dignity, organized by Elham Abdelrahim
hello everyone, my name is Elham Abdelrahim. I live in Los Angeles, and I… Elham Abdelrahim needs your support for Support Nour's Fight for Safety and Dignity
gofund.me
January 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM
To my LGBTQ+ family I’m Nour, a queer woman from Gaza, living alone in a tent with almost nothing. War destroyed my home, and my own community rejected me for who I am. I’m terrified, exhausted, and at the edge. I have nowhere left to go. I’m begging you—please help save my life
gofund.me/c8e57d347
gofund.me/c8e57d347
🙈 We've heard that some major publishers are shadowing queer books.
👀 We aren't.
👊 We are Bywater Books.
🏳️🌈📚 LGBTQ+ stories—named, visible & unapologetic.
#BookSky #LGBTQBooks #QueerBooks #QueerLit #QueerOwned #IndiePublishing #PublishingIndustry #WeAreBywaterBooks
👀 We aren't.
👊 We are Bywater Books.
🏳️🌈📚 LGBTQ+ stories—named, visible & unapologetic.
#BookSky #LGBTQBooks #QueerBooks #QueerLit #QueerOwned #IndiePublishing #PublishingIndustry #WeAreBywaterBooks
January 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
🙈 We've heard that some major publishers are shadowing queer books.
👀 We aren't.
👊 We are Bywater Books.
🏳️🌈📚 LGBTQ+ stories—named, visible & unapologetic.
#BookSky #LGBTQBooks #QueerBooks #QueerLit #QueerOwned #IndiePublishing #PublishingIndustry #WeAreBywaterBooks
👀 We aren't.
👊 We are Bywater Books.
🏳️🌈📚 LGBTQ+ stories—named, visible & unapologetic.
#BookSky #LGBTQBooks #QueerBooks #QueerLit #QueerOwned #IndiePublishing #PublishingIndustry #WeAreBywaterBooks
Heads up, WA furries and WA LGBTQ community, you can and SHOULD go on the record as opposing the state-level age verification law here:
Cause by "age verification" we all know they mean "anti-LGBTQ, anti-free-speech."
Cause by "age verification" we all know they mean "anti-LGBTQ, anti-free-speech."
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Heads up, WA furries and WA LGBTQ community, you can and SHOULD go on the record as opposing the state-level age verification law here:
Cause by "age verification" we all know they mean "anti-LGBTQ, anti-free-speech."
Cause by "age verification" we all know they mean "anti-LGBTQ, anti-free-speech."
We in the #LGBTQ+ community have so much more work ahead...
(“they said ‘have you not learned: this is why we killed that lesbian bitch’”)
The execution of #ReneeNicoleGood was a hate crime directed against a member of our community
www.threads.com/@alex.nick.j...
(“they said ‘have you not learned: this is why we killed that lesbian bitch’”)
The execution of #ReneeNicoleGood was a hate crime directed against a member of our community
www.threads.com/@alex.nick.j...
Alex Nick (@alex.nick.jungle) on Threads
BREAKING: ICE agents rammed this United States Marine veteran’s car and put her through torture just because she was following them from a safe distance. “they said ‘have you not learned: this is why ...
www.threads.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
We in the #LGBTQ+ community have so much more work ahead...
(“they said ‘have you not learned: this is why we killed that lesbian bitch’”)
The execution of #ReneeNicoleGood was a hate crime directed against a member of our community
www.threads.com/@alex.nick.j...
(“they said ‘have you not learned: this is why we killed that lesbian bitch’”)
The execution of #ReneeNicoleGood was a hate crime directed against a member of our community
www.threads.com/@alex.nick.j...
Is this the new "high" bar, standard, Americans can expect from federal law enforcement agents or any Law Enforcement?
How Many "Gun Happy" Agents are in their ranks with an axe to grind against the #LGBTQ community
If you are a LGBTQ+ community member, make your voices clearly heard!! #StopICE
How Many "Gun Happy" Agents are in their ranks with an axe to grind against the #LGBTQ community
If you are a LGBTQ+ community member, make your voices clearly heard!! #StopICE
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
An enlightening read.
Whilst Cis myself, the LGBTQ+ gaming community, and the Trans community in particular, have long been the staunch allies and supporters I do not deserve, but I do my best to reciprocate, and ensure my spaces are safe and welcoming to them, while actively hostile to bigots.
Whilst Cis myself, the LGBTQ+ gaming community, and the Trans community in particular, have long been the staunch allies and supporters I do not deserve, but I do my best to reciprocate, and ensure my spaces are safe and welcoming to them, while actively hostile to bigots.
It's a stressful day with trans sports bans at the Supreme Court, but we have counterprogramming in the form of a lovely story about trans people playing games with little painted figurines.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Trans People are Wargamers Whether the Fandom Likes it or Not — Assigned
Wargaming, a traditionally masculine-coded hobby, has, in recent years, become a home to many trans and queer players.
www.assignedmedia.org
January 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
An enlightening read.
Whilst Cis myself, the LGBTQ+ gaming community, and the Trans community in particular, have long been the staunch allies and supporters I do not deserve, but I do my best to reciprocate, and ensure my spaces are safe and welcoming to them, while actively hostile to bigots.
Whilst Cis myself, the LGBTQ+ gaming community, and the Trans community in particular, have long been the staunch allies and supporters I do not deserve, but I do my best to reciprocate, and ensure my spaces are safe and welcoming to them, while actively hostile to bigots.
Fugelsang breaks down hot-button topics when it comes to “Christian love,” such as abortion, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and more. He lays out what the Christian Nationalists say The Bible says, and then breaks down what The Bible actually says.
‘Separation of Church and Hate:’ A book review
Fugelsang breaks down hot-button topics when it comes to “Christian love,” such as abortion, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and more. He lays out what the Christian Nationalists say The Bible says, and then breaks down what The Bible actually says.
dailyplanetdc.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Fugelsang breaks down hot-button topics when it comes to “Christian love,” such as abortion, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and more. He lays out what the Christian Nationalists say The Bible says, and then breaks down what The Bible actually says.
ICE are now targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Minneapolis. The day Renee was killed, another married gay couple were targeted, beaten and detained for hours, one woman had multiple broken bones in her hand. Be careful what you put on your social media. They are showing up for you. Be safe.
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM
ICE are now targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Minneapolis. The day Renee was killed, another married gay couple were targeted, beaten and detained for hours, one woman had multiple broken bones in her hand. Be careful what you put on your social media. They are showing up for you. Be safe.
Spotted this morning
LGBTQ Community Center
LGBTQ Community Center
January 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Spotted this morning
LGBTQ Community Center
LGBTQ Community Center
This sucks, though it’s sadly not surprising. This is the time when we need more diversity in books, not less, and that includes the LGBTQ+ community. The publishers stepping back from this right now are cowards. I said what I said.
Depressing news reported at @lgbtqnation.com:
Publishers are “stepping back” from LGBTQ+ books amid bans & the current GOP president
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/publ...
#kidlit #queerkidlit #lgbtq #booksky
Publishers are “stepping back” from LGBTQ+ books amid bans & the current GOP president
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/publ...
#kidlit #queerkidlit #lgbtq #booksky
Publishers are “stepping back” from LGBTQ+ books amid bans & the current GOP president - LGBTQ Nation
"In the face of so many book bans and so much concern about decreasing school library sales of queer content" publishers are "passing" on LGBTQ+ books.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
This sucks, though it’s sadly not surprising. This is the time when we need more diversity in books, not less, and that includes the LGBTQ+ community. The publishers stepping back from this right now are cowards. I said what I said.
I suspect it’s a goal for these ghouls to make LGBTQ people feel besieged and isolated and friendless outside urban centers
you better know it’s not true. those of us showing up to public life in my mostly-small-c-conservative community are finding out: we have friends everywhere
you better know it’s not true. those of us showing up to public life in my mostly-small-c-conservative community are finding out: we have friends everywhere
January 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I suspect it’s a goal for these ghouls to make LGBTQ people feel besieged and isolated and friendless outside urban centers
you better know it’s not true. those of us showing up to public life in my mostly-small-c-conservative community are finding out: we have friends everywhere
you better know it’s not true. those of us showing up to public life in my mostly-small-c-conservative community are finding out: we have friends everywhere
They think they lucked out because the woman they killed turned out to be gay. They're culling the lgbtq community just as much as the various non white communities.
January 15, 2026 at 3:38 AM
They think they lucked out because the woman they killed turned out to be gay. They're culling the lgbtq community just as much as the various non white communities.