Category: Uncloseted

Six women share their immediate reactions to the election results and reflect on America, a country where a man has held the seat of president for 248 years since the nation was founded in 1776. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON AND SAM DONNDELINGER ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ABBIE THOMPSON On 5 November, the American public elected Donald Trump as the 47th US President. While 50.5% of Americans voted Trump in, queer women of colour overwhelmingly favoured Kamala Harris. A national exit…

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      Businessman Trump and politician Trump have different perspectives on LGBTQIA+ rights. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY E E OLIVER Pre-presidency February 2000 In an interview with The Advocate, Trump says,“I think the institution of marriage should be between a man and a woman, but amending the Civil Rights Act would grant the same protection to gay people that we give to other Americans — it’s only fair.” (via CNN) April, 2012 Miss Universe Canada disqualifies trans contestant Jenna…

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      Trans Americans deal with additional obstacles to obtaining ID as well as discomfort at the polls. Recent surveys show they are also more concerned about violence than most voters. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. THIS STORY WAS REPORTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VOTEBEAT, A NONPROFIT NEWS ORGANISATION REPORTING ON VOTING ACCESS AND ELECTION ADMINISTRATION ACROSS THE US. WORDS BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON AND ABBIE THOMPSON ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SAM DONNDELINGER AND HOPE PISONI Lori Moss, a trans woman from Milwaukee, is fed up…

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    Trump’s strategy involves a multi-faceted approach that centers around Melania Trump and a grassroots movement of far-right influencers. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SAM DONNDELINGER AND E E OLIVER David Leatherwood “got chills” – the good kind – when asked to recount his night at a 2020 LGBTQIA+ fundraiser for former President Donald Trump. “There is nothing like getting a group of 600 gays together under one roof in this fabulous venue with Donald…

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      In the last two years, Mellon has donated over $225 million to at least 30 Republican candidates, including a whopping $140 million to the pro-Trump super PAC, MAGA, Inc. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY TOM SAYERS ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON AND SAM DONNDELINGER On 16 October, Kamala Harris was “grilled” by Fox News host Bret Baier about her position on healthcare for trans people. In a gotcha moment, they played a recent Trump campaign ad that brought…

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Conservative groups are cherry picking detransitioners to roll back trans rights in the US. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON AND HOPE PISONI  In July 2019, Elisa Rae Shupe took a whirlwind trip to a conference in Atlanta. With an all-expenses-paid visit that included lodging at the five-star Ritz Carlton hotel, Shupe says she and her spouse received “rock star treatment” from Family Policy Alliance (FPA), the conservative Christian lobbying group hosting the event, who invited her to speak about her…

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      “The ADF understand they’ve got to create their own experts because what they believe is not in line with commonly accepted science.” THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON AND HOPE PISONI  Editors’ note: this article contains content which some readers may find upsetting.  James Cantor grew up as a drama kid on Long Island, N.Y., where he served as the president of a student-run theatre company in college. “I do enjoy the stage, I enjoy the music,” he…

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We’re proud to be bringing Uncloseted Media’s rigorous, queer-focussed journalism to our readers. IN COLLABORATION WITH UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION In 2024, rigorous political reporting is more essential than ever – especially when it comes to the issues facing queer and trans folks today.  Amid sustained political attacks from the far-right, research found that US support for LGBTQIA+ rights had begun to decline in 2024 after years of increasing momentum. This is particularly concerning when we take into account the US election race, which has seen…

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    Among the millions of queer kids currently in school, many will be taught by parents who believe that being LGBTQIA+ is a sin. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON AND SAM DONNDELINGER   Editors’ note: This article includes mention of suicide and contains details about those who have attempted to take their own lives. If you are having thoughts of suicide, or are concerned that someone you know may be, resources are available here. At 11…

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