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- Arts & Culture, Feature Aug 8, 2018
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The roving live talk show The Hoodoisie makes radical politics entertaining and accessible
If the world can be saved, host Ricardo Gamboa believes it will be through open dialogue and dirty jokes.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 30, 2018
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Trans woman Strawberry Hampton reports continued assaults while detained at men’s prisons
Despite filing multiple complaints against guards and inmates, Strawberry Hampton is being denied a transfer to a women's prison.
- Arts & Culture, Theater Review Jul 19, 2018
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LGBTQ young people reimagine their autobiographies as Scary Stories to Save Your Life
Vampires, stalkers, monsters, and other horrors included.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 11, 2018
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Drag queens find unlikely spot to perform—on a 50-foot climbing wall
Brooklyn Boulders, which recently hosted Out to Climb, plans to hold a monthly climbing meet-up for the LGBTQ community.
- Blogs, Bleader May 25, 2018
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The Memorial Day Parade and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Bike the Drive and more goings-on 5/25-5/28.
- Movies, Movie Review May 4, 2018
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The not-so-incredibly-true adventure of two Orthodox Jewish girls in love
With Disobedience, Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio delivers a heavy-handed message about following your heart.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Review Mar 13, 2018
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Michael Allen Harris’s Kingdom reveals a young playwright on the brink of greatness
Now in its world premiere, his new drama explores three volatile gay relationships in one working-class African-American family.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Jan 3, 2018
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Last night at Man’s Country
The pioneering gay bathhouse’s 13-hour final hurrah
- Music, Gossip Wolf Nov 14, 2017
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Underrated young rapper Charlie Curtis-Beard drops his ambitious second album
Plus: LGBTQ prisoner-advocate group Black and Pink throws a benefit show at Elastic, and weirdo beat project Spa Moans celebrates a new tape at the Hideout.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 2, 2017
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In their words: How the folks at Fed Up Fest help keep queer punk a ‘community of care’
Everything about this year's Fed Up Fest—the bystander intervention training, the panel discussions on aging in punk, the frenzied yet thoughtful music—manifested the spirit of resistance, hope, and direct action.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 25, 2017
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Landmark LGBTQ rights victory in Chicago could lead to major Supreme Court showdown
A ruling by a federal appellate court may spark the next big LGBTQ battle at the nation’s highest court.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Apr 7, 2017
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Queer stand-ups create their own Space in comedy
A new variety show in Hyde Park encourages inclusivity and community.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2017
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Illinois senate reintroduces religious freedom bill advocates say is attack on LGBTQ people
The legislation would allow people of faith to deny services to LGBTQ customers.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 30, 2017
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The radical queer punks at Fed Up Fest throw a fund-raising Rock Lotto show
Fed Up Fest fights for LGBTQ rights with an anarchic DIY concert where every band drew its lineup out of a hat six weeks ago.
- Arts & Culture, Book Review Mar 7, 2017
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Only sex can save Boystown
Sociologist Jason Orne surveys the north-side neighborhood in his new book.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Feb 14, 2017
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KJ Whitehead takes comedy back from straight white men
The black, genderqueer stand-up uses a new show and Second City class to encourage diversity in Chicago's comedy scene.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 24, 2017
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If Trump cuts HIV funding it could devastate public health, LGBTQ groups warn
A failure to reauthorize the Ryan White Care Act, coupled with the possible repeal of Obamacare, could be devastating for people living with AIDS.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 13, 2017
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Dorian Electra celebrates 2,000 years of drag with a crowd of dazzling Chicagoans
Dorian Electra's video "2,000 Years of Drag: A Musical Odyssey" aims to teach compassion for trans-feminine people and an understanding of their history.
- News & Politics, Identity & Culture Jan 3, 2017
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Eight political New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep
Yes, they’re about politics—because now everything is political.
- Arts & Culture, Art Review Dec 15, 2016
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A former bank in Lincoln Park is housing an incredible exhibit about AIDS
“Art AIDS America Chicago” is a massive overview of artworks about the virus.
- News & Politics, Politics Nov 29, 2016
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This lawsuit could have major impact on LGBTQ employment protections
A federal appeals court revisits the suit of an Indiana teacher who says she was fired for being gay.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 14, 2016
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Glitter Creeps throws itself a second-birthday party headlined by Nobunny
On Wednesday at the Empty Bottle, local punk-rock LGBTQ night Glitter Creeps celebrates two years of being weird and proud.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 10, 2016
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The Reader wants your music stories against Trumpism
This publication is committed to telling stories that refute Trump's bigotry, sexism, and hate—and that goes for the music section too.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Oct 10, 2016
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GayCo celebrates 20 years of LGBTQ revues
The group ponders progress through sketch comedy.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Aug 11, 2016
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Chicago’s black drag queens are upholding a radical gender-bending tradition
Forget RuPaul and bachelorette parties: These queens bring protest politics to the stage.