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Questions of inclusivity mar the future of Denver’s only lesbian bar
As Blush & Blu and its owner are embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit, questions circulate around the role lesbian bars play in the LGBTQ+ community.
Shanae Adams embraces the healing of kink for Denver’s QTBIPOC community
Sex educator and co-founder of Chrysalis House Shanae Adams wants to help other queer and trans BIPOC explore the world of kink.
Rad-De-Colonial creates space for Denver BIPOC performers
Major Moisture, Piss E. Sissy and Siren Sixxkiller have formed Rad-De-Colonial, a variety show spotlighting Denver BIPOC performers.
Denver Bi Women’s Social Club creates queer space free from biphobia
Johanna Pietari wanted to find other women in the Denver area with relationships like hers. So she created the Bi Women's Social Club.
Black Girl Social Club’s Denver chapter provides reprieve from racial exhaustion
The Black Girl Social Club Denver chapter is forging communal space with the city's growing diverse population.
Factory Fashion becomes safe haven for Colorado’s teen drag queens
Factory Fashion at Stanley Marketplace hosts classes for tween and teen students to learn the tips and tricks of dressing in drag.
Amanda E.K. releases “The Risk it Takes to Bloom” with OUT FRONT’s new Q Publishing House
OUT FRONT columnist Amanda E.K. is set to release a collection of queer erotica, through the magazine's new Q Publishing House.
Horrid Spirits is redefining magazines, media and the occult
Emerald Boes of Horrid Mag and Kelsee Ross of Sage & Spirits have teamed up to form Horrid Spirits, a dark arts collective.
PHOTOS: Titwrench Music Festival bids adieu
Titwrench Music Festival is saying goodbye after its 13th year. However, founder Sarah Slater said it won't be the last of the collective.
SlutWalk celebrates its 10th year with radical joy
Little has changed in the way of progress since the first SlutWalk 10 years ago. Those in the community take it as a sign the event is still necessary.
How death companionship became a second life for Desiree Celeste
Death companion Desiree Celeste helps the bereaved with processing the death of their loved ones, personalizing the experience of grief.
How D. Fritz helps LGBTQ+ couples make the most of their special day
Wedding photographer D. Fritz helps queer couples craft snapshots of their special day, making space for all genders and sexualities.
Meet the Bad Betties—a lifeline for Colorado women
Facebook group and nonprofit organization Bad Bettie Project works to foster community connection and mutual aid among members.
Queer guides forge a path to gender euphoria with style
Unlike antiquated clothing sizes, the challenges faced by trans people are not uniform. But, the path to gender euphoria can be cracked with the right guide.
PHOTOS: Denver PrideFest returns to in-person revelry with ‘hub’ model
With the use of "hubs" to break up attendees, PrideFest emerged out of its 2020 virtual form into a hybrid setting.
PHOTOS: Juneteenth returns to Denver with cookout and cabaret show
The Chrysalis House hosted a community cookout and cabaret show centering Black queer artists to celebrate Juneteenth 2021.
Female gun ownership is on the rise, but still drastically outnumbered by men
Gun ownership is quickly rising among women, who often cite personal protection as a number one reason for owning a firearm.
BIPOC and plus-sized women are carving out their own space in the outdoors
Although representation of BIPOC in the outdoors is increasing, there is still work to do to make non-white people feel welcome.
As Tax Day nears, how should sex workers file their taxes?
"The IRS doesn't really care what you're doing. They just want your money." How should sex workers file their taxes?
Jessica Christie empowers couples to own destination elopements, inspiring other women along the way
Photographer Jessica Christie takes elopement photography to new heights and mentors other young women in the industry and beyond.
Denver’s parkour scene is paving the way for female leaders
Women are jumping into the male-dominated sport of parkour, and those like Kristine Dietrich at APEX Denver are commanding space.
The cruising culture of Federal has received unfair coverage, but it’s a major part of Denver’s history
Negative coverage paints cruising as having ties with criminality. In reality, it's a major part of Chicanx culture and Denver's history.
Who are the women who are voting across party lines?
We spoke with four women who are voting in 2020 for candidates from the opposite party they've identified with for years. Here's what they had to say.
Colorado women reflect on state’s history of electing men for higher office
White men have exclusively served Coloradans as Governor and U.S. Senator. The state is one of five that has never elected a woman to either.
Pattie Gonia: The rainbow bridge connecting outdoor enthusiasts
Pattie Gonia, the backpacking drag queen, is here to save the world. She's on a mission to teach her thousands of Instagram followers and outdoor companies what it means to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, wielding social justice as her sword.
Denver Juneteenth in photos
Denver community leaders and youth activists came together to commemorate Juneteenth with a march through Five Points and rally at Civic Center Park.
Denver’s PrideFest goes virtual for 2020
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