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For many people, Thanksgiving is about turkey, football, and arguing over who gets the last slice of sweet potato pie. But for a lot of LGBTQIA+ folks, Thanksgiving — or as some lovingly call it, “Queersgiving” — means something a little different: chosen family, radical gratitude, and surviving awkward questions from Aunt Gladys again.

Shutdowns slow federal healthcare programs, from Medicaid to veterans’ services. That means delayed HIV prevention funding, mental health coverage hiccups, and long lines for basic care. And considering LGBTQ+ people already face higher rates of chronic conditions, HIV, and mental health struggles (thanks, systemic discrimination!), a “temporary” delay can feel like someone yanking the rainbow rug out from under us. Think about it: you can’t just say, “Sorry depression, Congr

When September hits, it's not just pumpkin spice season - It’s also back-to-school season. For the LGBTQIA+ community, education isn’t just about memorizing the quadratic formula (which, let’s be honest, most of us only remember to impress people at brunch). Education is about survival, visibility, and liberation. And when you throw socialism in the mix? Suddenly, the classroom becomes more than a place of learning-it becomes a training ground for equity and justice.

1. Because Connection is Our Armor The LGBTQ community is a gorgeous patchwork quilt, but the world still sometimes tries to pull at the threads. Socializing with each other gives us emotional backup and practical support.

In a world that loves to slap rainbows on everything from Vodka bottles to toothpaste, it's easy to mistake being tolerated ( and marketed to) for being truly understood. For us LGBTQIA+ folk - especially for those of us who dream of a world where profit doesn't decide our worth - the difference is everything. Yes, we are often loved. Or at least,

Don’t worry—we made a list. From queer beach days to spaces that actually get intersectionality, these 5 cities know how to welcome us properly. They have the receipts—and the vibes!

Safe spaces aren’t just glitter-covered rooms with bean bags and therapy  dogs. They’re communities where no one has to choose between their identity  and their safety. And guess what economic system tends to value collective care,  equity, and putting people over profit? (Hint: it rhymes with “emotional prism” and  starts with an “S.”)