The road to sipping mai tai’s on the beach is fraught with danger and excitement. Continuing our Caribbean cruise story from last month. Our flight arrived at the Orlando airport two hours late. Unfortunately, our pre-arranged shuttle had been waiting, so we needed to hurry as fast as we could. Thus, there was a mad … The post The tale of Cruising 101, part B appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

LA fire leadership When in doubt, blaming the lesbian is apparently Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ way of deflecting responsibility for the fires that devastated LA in January. Los Angeles Fire Dept. Chief Kristin Crowley, an out lesbian, was canned. The mayor claimed she was “acting in the best interests of Los Angeles’ public safety.” … The post National & World Briefs appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

On Thursday, March 20, Two-Spirit couple Adrian Matthias Stevens and Sean Querino Snyder commemorated the Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day by sharing their reflections on Instagram. This day, observed annually on the spring equinox, celebrates the diversity and resilience of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ communities across Turtle Island. Turtle Island is a name … The post Couple commemorates Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

In a bold act of defiance against the Utah Legislature’s recently passed bill banning Pride flags from government-owned property, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Utah Pride Center have taken a stand, affirming their unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. As hundreds of protesters gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Friday, they … The post Pride Flags fly in spite of Utah Legislature’s ban appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

Badlands, a well-known LGBTQ+ nightclub in Midtown Sacramento, implemented a new policy banning MAGA-related attire following an incident that sparked mixed reactions within the community. The nightclub, in the heart of the Lavender Heights district, announced the decision via social media. According to the club’s management, the move was made to ensure that Badlands remains … The post Sacramento gay club bans MAGA gear appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

Get ready to shimmer, shine, and celebrate as Davis County Pride returns on May 3. This year’s festival will again take over Layton Commons Park from noon to 6 p.m., bringing a vibrant and inclusive celebration to Northern Utah. Best of all? It’s completely free and open to the public. This year’s Pride promises to … The post Shimmer, Shine & Show Your Pride at Davis County Pride 2025, May 3 appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

Over the nearly 16 years of writing this column, I’ve spoken with some amazing people. There have been other LGBTQ+ parents, the parents of queer kids, family experts, and even politicians. In all those cases, I’ve asked the questions. Then I heard from Canadian Sam Leeson, who, with her wife, has three kids. Nothing overly … The post Becoming baby ready appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

An Idaho middle school teacher has become the center of a growing controversy after being instructed to remove two inclusive signs from her classroom. The district’s interpretation of its content neutrality policy has ignited debate over the balance between inclusivity and political neutrality in public schools. Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade world civilization teacher at Lewis … The post Idaho teacher told to remove inclusive signs, sparking backlash and student protests appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

San Francisco Pride, one of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, is grappling with a significant funding shortfall after multiple longtime corporate sponsors withdrew their financial support. The event, scheduled for June 28-29, is now searching for alternative funding sources to cover the unexpected deficit. Bay Area news station KTVU reported that five major sponsors — … The post San Francisco Pride faces $300K loss as corporate sponsors withdraw appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more

Utah Gay Rodeo Association to host ‘Sashes, Crowns & Medallions’ fundraiser The Utah Gay Rodeo Association invites the community to an evening of Western glamour and entertainment at “Sashes, Crowns & Medallions” on Sunday, April 6, at Keys on Main (242 S. Main Street). Hosted by Ms. UGRA Odie and Ms. UGRA 1st Runner-Up Janelle, … The post Qmmunity Briefs appeared first on QSaltLake Magazine ..read more