Gay Rights

The President and CEO of Vivent Health, a Milwaukee-based national health care organization that focuses on HIV care and prevention, now leads the International Academy of Sex Research.

Wisconsin state Rep. Jerry O’Connor said he received several death threats over his comments in support of a bill that would block gay pride flags from being flown at state buildings.

A new collection of essays by lesbian mothers reminds us that the fight for equality is, and has always been, the reluctantly public fight to savor the mundane with your loved ones.

Although the 988 “press 3” option has ended, the lifeline itself is still operational and available for LGBTQ+ youth to call. 

The Arrowhead Union High School District is the latest in Wisconsin to update its harassment policy by removing the word “gender” and replacing it with “sex,” causing some parents to fear LGBTQ+ students will be targeted. 

The town of Barronett probably doesn’t have the most noticeable LGBTQ+ population, but it might be punching above its weight in giving voice to that community thanks to podcast producer Jim Pounds and his work, including “The Gaily Show.”

On Sunday, Luke Prokop of the Milwaukee Admirals will serve as the Grand Marshal in Milwaukee’s 2025 Pride Parade.

Asked about the decision, WHS spokesperson Colleen Lies said the organization remains committed to sharing LGTBQ+ stories. 

Mental health advocates in Wisconsin are worried about the impact of proposed cuts to trained counselors who support LGBTQ+ people when they contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 

After decades of service to Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ community, 73-year-old Sharon Dixon found herself without a place to live. Now, her community is coming together to support her.