SXSW LGBTQ Pro Tips: UPDATE

Finding community in the land of overstimulation

"...Welcome to Austin! (or… if you live here, Welcome to the Gordian..."

March 17, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: Austin Pride Week Returns

Austin Pride organizers confirm events are moving forward as planned, strongly encourage attendees to mask up

"...Austin Pride is coming. After a yearlong postponement, our city's..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...her bag, but because she had a phone number, Austin police were able to arrest one of the brothers..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Designs That Defined the LGBTQ Movement

50 years of Queer X Design from former Chron contributor Andy Campbell

"...a slap in the face when corporate slogs siphon LGBTQ symbols to sell products that don’t carry a whiff..."

July 26, 2019 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?

A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub

"...Austin, arguably Texas’ most queer-friendly city, has long been a..."

April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...– urged lawmakers to take action in favor of LGBTQ non-discrimination policies...."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...The Texas House of Representatives’ recently formed LGBTQ Caucus isn’t losing any momentum. Less than a month..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...Austin is a city known for many things: bats, music,..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qwell Hosts Design Competition for LGBTQ Community Hub

Idea generation has begun for pop-up qmmunity center Austin Outpost

"...focused on creating a home for the third largest LGBTQ community in the United States. And by home, we..."

June 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Savana Dunning

LGBTQ Activists Urge AISD to Better Support Queer Youth

Activists want AISD to do more with church money

"...Austin Independent School District is making good on a promise..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Step One: Create an LGBTQ Commission

It takes a village to forge a better quality of life for everybody

"...after Mayor Steve Adler announced plans to create an LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission during October’s Hate Crime Summit,..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Out Youth Launches “Be YOU” Curriculum for LGBTQ Students

Developed to support the emotional and social well-being of LGBTQ middle and high school students

"...Thanks to LGBTQ youth services nonprofit Out Youth, schools and community organizations..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

How Austin's Queer Community Supports Its Own

Spotlighting the LGBTQ people and orgs looking after our health, youth, elders, and art

"...acts are born from extraordinary circumstances, but every day, Austin's queer community shows up for one another in ways..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

National Law Group Ditches Texas Over Lege’s Anti-LGBTQ Hate

American Assoc. of Law Libraries bans TX because of discrimination

"...promising to boycott Texas over its plans to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation, one organization this week took definitive action...."

July 14, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...strongly cautioning against passing any legislation that would hurt LGBTQ Texans...."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW Panelists Talk LGBTQ+ Activism and Power

Struggles and hopes in the fight for queer rights

"...Capitol to “defend their humanity and the rights of LGBTQ people,” said Ricardo Martinez, CEO of Equality Texas, an..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

InfoWars Crashes Drag Storytime in Austin

Alt-right rags want to end LGBTQ-inclusive children's events

"...drag storytimes across the country finally landed at the Austin Public Library when an InfoWars representative crashed and filmed..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Pink Elephant Puts Black LGBTQ Artists Center Stage

Austin's queer hip-hop fest returns for year two

"...largest queer hip-hop music festival, Pink Elephant, returns to Austin this weekend to celebrate LGBTQ and POC artists. Founded..."

March 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies..."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Welcome to Austin's Queer Side

Parties, bars, and so much pride: A guide to LGBTQ Austin

"...Let me tell you right now: Austin is a great place for queers – despite the..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...Nations accusing Texas of violating the human rights of LGBTQ+ Texans...."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...mayoral candidate and founding member of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus Celia Israel launched her “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”..."

June 29, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

State LGBTQ Chambers Form First-of-Its-Kind Alliance

The new Texas LGBT Chambers of Commerce will represent Austin, Greater Houston, North Texas, and San Antonio

"...The LGBTQ chambers of commerce representing Texas' four major metro areas..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...Texas legislators filed three abortion-restrictive bills and the first anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation this filing period, assuring another heated..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

UT Hosts Longhorn Pride for Prospective LGBTQ Students

Queer youth are invited to learn about UT Austin and tour the campus

"...After months of planning, UT Austin is finally putting on its first Longhorn Pride. Before..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories of 2017

“The things that make us different, those are our superpowers”

"...and recognize the times, nationally and internationally, that the LGBTQ community came out (l-o-l) on top. (For local wins..."

Dec. 28, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Getting to Know Austin Pride

With new goals and new leadership, the people behind Pride start fresh

"...It’s been a complicated year for Austin Pride – the group responsible for throwing the city’s..."

June 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity’s (Non-Exhaustive) Guide to Local Queer Austin Biz

For anyone looking to start queering up their ATX experience

"...You want to live like a queer Austinite, but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re visiting..."

March 6, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Anti-LGBTQ Church Out at AISD

After a year of protests, Celebration Church is moving on

"...Georgetown-based Celebration Church will no longer rent facilities with Austin ISD, a spokesperson for the church confirmed to the..."

Aug. 21, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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