Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...to finishing a project. For the recipients of the Austin Film Society’s 2023 AFS Grant for Feature Films, the..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: A Quick Trip to Los Angeles

There’s more than one left coast model of big-cityhood that Austin can avoid

"...they decided to leave town for another market because Austin's local politics are boring. "It's all statements and process..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fear Street Becomes Queer Street in Austin This Weekend

Come celebrate Netflix's landmark LGBTQ+ horror

"...Horror has found its way back into Austin early this year, and as things in Texas often..."

July 9, 2021 Screens Post by Avery Wohleb

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Keeping Austin Queer in 2021

Wishing you a brighter new year, QTs

"...– both businesses like BT2 and annual happenings like Austin Pride – to pandemic fallout and witnessed much-loved creatives..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...October 17, 2019 – for the first time in Austin’s history – the City Council issued a proclamation that..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

Education Austin Calls Out AISD Police

Austin Justice Coalition, the NAACP, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, and more insist on “roundtable discussion” to address policing in schools

"...activists gathered on Friday, Sept. 20, to call on Austin ISD leaders to think about how the district's police..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: It Ain’t Easy Being Weird

Welcome to Austin – accept our gift of the spirit of change

"...Season." That's the grandiose term the city designates for Austin's local version of March Madness, this year made even..."

March 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Shout Out to the Queer Best of Austin Winners

Qmmunity is so proud of you!

"...Hopefully by now you’ve realized our 2018 "Best of Austin" issue is out – on stands and online now!..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Fuego Fosters QTPOC Nightlife in Austin

Dance party meets market celebrates intersectionality

"...TK Tunchez, the self-proclaimed Space Creatress, noticed Austin’s distinct lack of space for queer and trans people..."

June 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Neddo

Austin's Killer Queer Workout Classes

New year and a stronger, more balanced you

"...In Austin, there’s no shortage of workout and yoga classes designed..."

Jan. 9, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Dynasty: On Being Black and Queer in Austin

The Mahogany Project's newest show dives into QPOC lived experience

"...Austin has a thriving LGBTQ+ community, but that doesn't mean..."

Aug. 1, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Iman Shah

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...and Lyft have announced they plan to return to Austin, as Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign transportation..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...spontaneity, practitioners of the unpredictable. They are improvisers, and Austin is overrun with them...."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hey Austin, Let's Make Out

By way of introduction, please welcome new GP blogger Liz Williams.

"...Ok, I made it from Australia to Austin, now what?..."

July 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Liz Williams

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required liability insurance to host a gay event in..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Inside the Austin History Center’s LGBTQ Collections

The city’s historical archive shines a light on lesser-told stories

"...In researching the history of the LGBTQ rights movement and Pride celebrations in Austin, much of..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Opinion: Everything’s Bigger in Texas ... Until You Look at Supportive LGBTQ+ Public Policies

"I should feel safe, secure, and confident in myself to be a gay Texan student"

"...this attitude? Texas is knowingly becoming a battleground for LGBTQ+ rights. Public policies that once embraced diversity, inclusion, and..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Guilleremo Gudino

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging

"...open early next year). After considering public comment, the LGBTQ-friendly stalls are built, with the exception of some last-minute..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: The Texas State Board of Education is Failing LGBTQ+ Students

School districts and families will need to pick up the slack left by SBOE’s recent decision to exclude sexual orientation and gender identity from the curriculum

"...negative mental health outcomes, like anxiety and depression, for LGBTQ+ individuals, perhaps because the absence of this information in..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Katherine Goldey

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"...to "redefine religious liberty" laws to "justify discrimination" against LGBTQ communities and others. According to EQTX, SB 1978 author..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Excels in LGBTQ Scorecard

Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report

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

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality

A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action

"...Thursday, Jan. 31, the educational branch of the national LGBTQ civil rights organization released its fifth annual State Equality..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Sends Recommendations to Council

Commission issues three wishes, two that will need money

"...Austin’s LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission has passed its first..."

Aug. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

LGBTQ Bars Reclaim Their Place as Community Hubs

After Orlando, queer space is more important than ever

"...But increased acceptance of the LGBTQ community hasn't exactly been good for business. The last..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Food Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: On the Road to Sine Die

Almost adjourned, the Legislature's toll is still incomplete

"...worst of it has been directed at women and LGBTQ people, overlapping groups that by any accounting constitute a..."

May 24, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Texas LGBTQ Caucus Looking for Change

At town hall reps reinforced the need to flip the House in 2020

"..."Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth"). In response, the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus insisted Monday during an Austin town hall that..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin’s Queer Residents Address Needs at City Forum

LGBTQ Commission received feedback to forecast funding

"...March 6, at the first community forum of the Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission. The forum, which had..."

March 8, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Qmmunity: SCOTUS to Decide if Title VII Extends to LGBTQ

Plus Queerbomb fundraisers and funny queer events

"...accepted for their next docket three cases pertaining to LGBTQ protections under federal law – specifically whether "sex" under..."

April 26, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

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