As we step into October, we welcome LGBTQ+ History Month — a time to reflect, recognize, and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. This month isn't just about looking back; it's about honoring the legacy of those who came before us, acknowledging the strides we've made, and, most importantly, reaffirming our commitment to a future where every voice in our community is heard, respected, and valued. At equalpride, we are proud to stand as the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ media company, a platform and a home for authentic storytelling, journalism, and re ..read more

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival — an underdiscovered gem Pictured: This year's Oregon Shakespeare Festival includes the homoerotic dark comedy Born With Teeth, starring Bradley James Tejada (left) as William Shakespeare and Alex Purcell as Christopher Marlowe. It’s tempting to call the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and its home city of Ashland undiscovered gems, but underdiscovered is more accurate. They’ve been discovered by many, attracting hundreds of thousands each year, but they deserve to be discovered by more. The festival has been going on since 1935, focusing on William Shakespeare ..read more

The king of Thailand signed a new law recognizing marriage equality, the government announced in its official Royal Gazette on Tuesday, LeMonde with Agence France-Presse reported. With the royal ascent of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Thailand became Southeast Asia’s first country and only the third country in Asia to recognize marriage equality. The new law will take effect on January 22, 2025. “To all the love,” Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted to X Twitter. “Congratulations on everyone’s love.” — (@) The new law amends the country’s civil code and ensures same-sex married couples ..read more

A recent study has ranked 203 countries based on their safety for LGBTQ+ travelers. Luckily, their list features some of our all-time favorite ‘bucket list’ destinations. The study looked at five key factors: the criminalization of LGBTQ+ relations; the criminalization of anti-LGBTQ+ violence; Gallup World Poll data measuring public attitudes; LGBTQ+ worker protections; and marriage equality. Countries were rewarded or penalized for certain criteria. For example, countries with laws criminalizing same-sex sexual relations faced significant scoring penalties, while countries that criminali ..read more

We're wishing for Genie! The lovable queen has come a long way since competing on the second season of the Drag Race Thailand. As the show gears up for its highly anticipated return, Genie is offering her top tips and tricks to anyone hoping to visit the gorgeous country of Thailand. "House of Heals is a fun time. Their shows are incredible! All of the Drag Race Thailand queens are there, plus other Thailand girls. The drag there is incredible," Genie tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Aside from top tier drag, the food in Thailand is off the charts and Genie has the perfect dish to recommend ..read more

By Nikki Aye and Andrew Stillman What sounds better than a weekend full of wine, gays, and drag queens in one of the most iconic wine regions in the world? Honestly...nothing! Every year, the Gay Wine Weekend from Out in the Vineyard takes over the Russian River Valley and Healdsburg wine region in Sonoma County for a three-day event to celebrate wine. The benefits from the weekend head toward Sonoma County's HIV/AIDS Network, Face to Face. Out in the Vineyard is an "experiential Wine Country Event and Travel company for out LGBTQ+ community" that offers luxury events in the area for the ..read more

Grab your harness, henny! Pangina Heals is considered drag royalty as the host of Drag Race Thailand and the robbed queen from the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World. Not only is she slaying the drag world, but this queen is also a successful entrepreneur as she owns three popular clubs in her home country of Thailand. "I just opened my third nightclub in Thailand! The first is a drag club called House of Heals, where there's a lot of drag performers. The second one is a bear bar called Beef. I've always wanted to create a safe space for different people. It's a community ..read more

This article first appeared at Pride.com. By Ariel Messman-Rucker After coming out as trans back in 2021, RuPaul's Drag Race star Laganja Estranja just went under the knife for gender-affirming surgery and is sharing the results with her fans. Today, the season six queen showed off the results of her surgeries on X by posting photos of her new backside. "My gender affirming surgeries went so so well! I am very sore and a bit bruised but I'm already up and walking on my own. Here's a sneak peak at the new body…. It's giving Marie Antoinette," she wrote, along with two cake emojis. Yes, let th ..read more

Twenty years ago, Ashlee Marie Preston was unhoused in the City of Angels but full of hope. Today, she’s invited to speak on television, attend exclusive dinners and appearances at red-carpet events. Yet, the journalist and activist who made waves in 2017 for confronting Caitlyn Jenner and addressing the plight of Black trans women remains as grounded as ever. In between working on projects and connecting with the entertainment industry's titans, in early September, I asked her to show me around the queer enclave of Echo Park. This Los Angeles neighborhood means everything to her. “When ever ..read more

Luke Austin is a photographer from Los Angeles who has caught the eye of several popular publications including PAPER magazine. With more than 129k followers on Instagram, it's clear Austin's work is gaining serious traction. In an interview with PAPER magazine, he revealed his passion for shooting "regular guys." The photos are beautiful, feature a diverse group of men, and are sure to brighten your day! Keep scrolling to see some of the stunning and steamy photos and to see more of Austin's photos (including some NSFW portraits), visit his website at Luke Austin Photo ..read more