florida

florida

The Parlour

first person

No One’s Doing it Quite Like the Dykes in Orlando Are Doing It

In Orlando, there are no official dyke bars, but that hasn’t stopped the local lesbians from providing year-round nightlife and social options throughout the city.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Jul 9, 2025

florida

interview

movie features

Saving the Everglades Is a Queer Issue

Queer Floridian Juan Barquin talks to fellow queer Floridian Sasha Wortzel about her new documentary River of Grass and the beauty of the Everglades.

Juan Barquin —

Jul 2, 2025

deviant behavior

florida

lgbt history

What If We Just Say No

Ft. Lauderdale Beach was home to the first explicitly gay beach resort in U.S. history.

Stef Rubino —

Jun 19, 2025

country music

florida

culture

The Drag Queens, Burlesque Lesbians, and Gay Cowboys Who Made a Queer Honky-Tonk From Scratch

This is BOOTS, a 360 live show and queer Western extravaganza that has taken Orlando by storm.

Em Win —

May 30, 2025

book bans

florida

politics + activism

Florida House To Vote on a Book Ban Bill That Could Have Devastating, Far-Reaching Effects

The vote will happen tomorrow. Here’s everything you should know and do (even if you’re not in Florida!). Make some calls, and help us defeat this bill today!

Stef Rubino —

Apr 23, 2025

climate change

florida

first person

Just Checking In

I went through my mental catalogue of friends back in LA and sent my check-in texts. Almost all of them did the exact same for me this past fall during…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Jan 14, 2025

#affiliatemarketing

florida

travel

We Took a Gay Literary Road Trip Through Central Florida, and You Should Too!

As Florida now leads the nation in book bans, putting together a little Florida road trip travel guide oriented around independent bookstores feels meaningful. There’s more to this place than…

Kristen Arnett —

Jan 7, 2025

florida

reproductive health

politics + activism

Despite Majority Support, Abortion Rights Failed in Florida Due to a Stupid Rule — That’s Bad for Everyone

Due to a 2006 rule that requires a 60% approval rating for constitutional amendments in Florida, the abortion rights amendment did not pass despite majority support. This outcome is bad…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Nov 6, 2024

florida

first person

I Got My Driver’s License Last Week, Just Like We Always Talked About

Or: A Love Letter to You and to the Moon (Who Does Not Wish To Be Photographed at This Time)

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Oct 30, 2024

florida

first person

Playing Gay ‘Survivor’ in Florida Reminded Me of the Power of Play

Out-gay, Out-slay, and Out-sport are the three pillars of OUTVIVOR, a Survivor-inspired weekend birthed by OUT Sports, an Orlando queer sports league started by John Teixeira in 2018. 

Em Win —

Oct 17, 2024

florida

music

Las Nubes’ Music Celebrates Queer South Florida in the Face of Attacks on LGBTQ Artists

Living as a queer and trans artist in Florida has become extremely difficult. Not only are queer and trans people constantly under attack through legislative actions against gender-affirming care, drag…

Stef Rubino —

Jul 15, 2024

florida

politics + activism

Florida’s Latest Ruling Against “Don’t Say Gay” Law Isn’t Enough

While the ruling does help make working in schools for teachers and going to school for students just slightly easier, the material realities for trans people in Florida continue to…

Stef Rubino —

Mar 21, 2024