“Being Out in a Difficult Moment: LGBTQ+ People Continue to Choose Visibility” – Human Rights Campaign
For National Coming Out Day, new findings from HRC Foundation’s 2026 Annual LGBTQ+ Community Survey show that most LGBTQ+ adults continue to be open about who they are, even as safety concerns, the political climate, and declining perceived acceptance shape decisions about visibility.
“Governor Newsom signs legislation protecting the LGBTQ community, pushing back on attacks by the Trump administration” – Office of the Governor
“Governor Newsom announced he signed a six-bill package responding to recent direct attacks on LGBTQ individuals by the federal government. The legislative package includes LGBTQ Caucus-priority bills that strengthen privacy protections and offer critical support and resources to vulnerable individuals, including veterans. ”
“Art Always Remembers: Ten Black Queer Artists Take on HIV Stigma at GLAAD’s Nemesis: Remember” – GLAAD
“On the evening of Tuesday, September 29th, more than 200 guests filled the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art for the opening of GLAAD’s EMEI Year 3 exhibition, where paintings, photographs, textiles, and sculpture made the case that stories are the strongest answer to HIV stigma.”
“LGBTQ+ Middle Schoolers Took a Conservative Virginia School Board to Court to Protect Their Rights — and Won” – them
King George County changed the rules after students tried to establish a GSA. Now it has changed them back, weeks before the dispute was headed to trial.
“Editor’s Letter: Validation must come from yourself, not from others” – Out in Jersey
“Regardless, though, of what people think of you, validation needs to come from yourself, not from others. Yes, coming out can be scary, but it can also be incredibly liberating and serve as a foundation for building self-confidence.”