Rebecca VanderKooi

Week of March 15-21 The Stories:  Monday, March 16  -  “Senegalese proponents of a tougher anti-LGBT law discussed campaign strategy and mobilization tactics with a U.S.-based ‘pro-family’ group that ​calls homosexuality a public health threat, activists in both countries told Reuters.” Monday, March 16  - “A gay Venezuelan asylum seeker who the U.S. ‘forcibly disappeared’ to El Salvador has filed a claim against the federal government.” Monday, March 16  - “The Idaho House on Monday widely...

2026 has begun with a wide variety of incredible new music from LGBTQ+ artists. It’s simply impossible to highlight every new song, album, and EP. However, I wanted to share 10 that you might have missed below.  Ants & Gnats & Seeds  by nazly - So this was technically released at the end of 2025, but I still wanted to include it on the list. This debut EP is incredibly introspective and thoughtful. It was recorded in Nazly's hometown of Cairo, Egypt. In an email, Nazly explained, "Ants &...

Week of March 8-14 This week of LGBTQ+ news sees more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed and passed throughout the United States. It’s not just in the US, though; Ghana has reintroduced a dangerous anti-LGBTQ+ bill, and Senegal’s parliament approved a new extreme anti-LGBTQ law. In the midst of overwhelming legislation, there is hope, like in Pennsylvania, where they are advancing employment protections for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive workers.  The Stories:  Monday, March 9  - “When critics claim...