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Kentucky Roots and Queer Faith: Jen Tullock’s 'Nothing Can Take You From the Hand of God' - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Kentucky-born actor and writer Jen Tullock launched her powerful new play, Nothing Can Take You From the Hand of God, in New York — a moving story about queer faith, forgiveness, and the beauty of hom...

Jen Tullock’s new play blends Kentucky roots, queer faith, and storytelling with deep compassion.
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Covington police officer suspended following Roebling Bridge protest as NKY LGBTQ+ concerns over policing grow - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom A Covington police officer has been suspended without pay after the Roebling Bridge protest, fueling growing concerns from Northern Kentucky’s LGBTQ+ community about policing, accountability, and trus...

Covington officer suspended after Roebling protest as LGBTQ+ concerns over policing grow.
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Judge Lewis Grant Paisley: Kentucky Man Who Advanced LGBTQ+ Rights Remembered for Courage and Allyship - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Judge Lewis Grant Paisley’s landmark ruling struck down Kentucky’s sodomy law, paving the way for LGBTQ+ equality. His legacy of justice and allyship lives on.

Judge Lewis Grant Paisley remembered for advancing LGBTQ+ rights and true allyship in Kentucky.
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RuPaul's Drag Race Jackie Cox brings bewitching solo tour 'JackieVision' to Kentucky - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom In the wake of a universally tumultuous couple of years, many of LGBTQ+ people turned to simple pleasures to cope: knitting, baking, or comforting media. In

queerkentucky.com/penny-tratio... RuPaul alum Penny Tration and Molly Mormen discuss drag, identity and queer life in Northern Kentucky.

Sasha Velour brings The Big Reveal Live Show to Louisville’s Kentucky Center on Nov. 9 - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom International drag icon Sasha Velour brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to the Kentucky Center on Nov. 9. Experience an evening of storytelling, art, and unforgettable drag magic in Louisville.

Sasha Velour brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to Louisville for a night of drag and art. queerkentucky.com/sasha-velour...

Trans People in Kentucky Are on Edge. Some Are Arming Up. As anti-trans violence and misinformation rise in Kentucky, transgender residents like Xian Brooks turn to gun safety, self-defense, and community education to protect LGBTQ lives and reclaim safety.

Trans Kentuckians arm up amid fear, misinformation, and escalating political attacks. queerkentucky.com/transgender-...

Body Slams and Belonging: Power! Pride! Pro Wrestling! Returns for 2025 - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Queer wrestlers and drag queens collide at Power! Pride! Pro Wrestling in Cincinnati Nov. 14.

Queer wrestlers and drag queens collide at Power! Pride! Pro Wrestling in Cincinnati Nov. 14.
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Fruiting Bodies: Shapeshifting to survive - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Shapeshifting, Exploring Queer Identity, Code-Switching, and the Art of Self-Expression.

Shapeshifting, Exploring Queer Identity, Code-Switching, and the Art of Self-Expression. queerkentucky.com/fruiting-bod...

We Belong Here Too: Why Trans Women’s Safety Depends on Equal Access to Gendered Spaces - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Trans women deserve safety, dignity, and equal access to gendered spaces—no exceptions.

Trans women deserve safety, dignity, and equal access to gendered spaces—no exceptions. queerkentucky.com/gendered-spa...

Country Queers Project Shares Stories of Rural LGBTQ+ Life Through Book and Podcast - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Country Queers highlights rural LGBTQ+ stories of love, resilience, and community connection

Country Queers highlights rural LGBTQ+ stories of love, resilience, and community connection. queerkentucky.com/country-quee...

Intersex Awareness Day highlights a fight for rights that’s far from over - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom From a Boston protest to global recognition, the history of Intersex Awareness Day shines a light on decades of work to preserve bodily autonomy.

From a Boston protest to global recognition, the history of Intersex Awareness Day shines a light on decades of work to preserve bodily autonomy. queerkentucky.com/intersex-awa...

A Safe Haven for Sapphics: Behind The Pink Door Keeps Lesbian Culture Alive in Kentucky - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Behind the Pink Door brings queer joy to Louisville with food, music, and lesbian community.

Behind the Pink Door brings queer joy to Louisville with food, music, and lesbian community. queerkentucky.com/behind-the-p...

OutReels Cincinnati returns Nov. 7-9: Queer film, community and talkbacks - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom OutReels Cincinnati, Nov. 7–9 at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, showcases LGBTQ films, talkbacks and a youth meetup to build community and representation.

OutReels Cincinnati, Nov. 7–9 at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, showcases LGBTQ films, talkbacks and a youth meetup to build community and representation. queerkentucky.com/outreelscinc...

An Interview with Em Joy: Program Director for Louisville Youth Group - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Em Joy on how Louisville Youth Group empowers LGBTQ+ youth with support and resources.

Em Joy on how Louisville Youth Group empowers LGBTQ+ youth with support and resources.
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Voice Cracks, Backing Tracks, and Comebacks: How to Steer Your Changing Voice on Testosterone - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Trans singer shares journey of finding voice on testosterone and tips for vocal transition care.

Trans singer shares journey of finding voice on testosterone and tips for vocal transition care.
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Time Slip Theatre Opens 12th Year of 'The Rocky Horror Show' - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Louisville’s Time Slip Theatre opens 12th Rocky Horror run Oct. 17-Nov. 1 at PLAY | $15

Louisville’s Time Slip Theatre opens 12th Rocky Horror run Oct. 17-Nov. 1 at PLAY | $15 queerkentucky.com/time-slip-th...

Crossing the River for Community: Why NAMI Southwest Ohio’s LGBTQIA+ Support Group Is Worth the Journey - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Queer Northern Kentuckians find belonging in NAMI’s LGBTQIA+ support group.

Queer Northern Kentuckians find belonging in NAMI’s LGBTQIA+ support group. queerkentucky.com/nami-op-ed/

Undead Voice launches free three-week training to help Kentuckians begin voice transition - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Free 3-week virtual voice training from Undead Voice for Kentuckians; plus $1,000 credit.

Free 3-week virtual voice training from Undead Voice for Kentuckians; plus $1,000 credit. queerkentucky.com/undead-voice...

Anti-Trans Legislation: A Time of Uncertainty for Queer People in the America - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom 2025 sees record-breaking wave of anti-trans bills, threatening rights nationwide.

2025 sees record-breaking wave of anti-trans bills, threatening rights nationwide. queerkentucky.com/anti-trans-l...

Don’t Dream It, Be It at The Carnegie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Covington’s Carnegie stages bold queer stories; “Rocky Horror” runs Oct. 24–Nov. 2, 2025.

Covington’s Carnegie stages bold queer stories; “Rocky Horror” runs Oct. 24–Nov. 2, 2025. queerkentucky.com/dont-dream-i...

‘Til Our Lungs Give Out: Trans Appalachian Love - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Appalachian trans-for-trans love offers freedom, understanding, and joy beyond outdated labels.

Appalachian trans-for-trans love offers freedom, understanding, and joy beyond outdated labels. queerkentucky.com/til-our-lung...

So, I’m A 'Terrorist': The War on Transgender People - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Transgender lives are under siege; survival depends on allies willing to stand and fight back.

Transgender lives are under siege; survival depends on allies willing to stand and fight back. queerkentucky.com/so-im-a-terr...

Louisville Roller Derby to kick off 2025 fall home season with October double header - Queer Kentucky Louisville Roller Derby will close its 20th anniversary season with a doubleheader Oct. 4 at the Triple Crown Pavilion.

Louisville Roller Derby will close its 20th anniversary season with a doubleheader Oct. 4 at the Triple Crown Pavilion.
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Explore Northern Kentucky LGBTQ+ Culture — Special Issue - Queer Kentucky Explore our Northern Kentucky Special Issue—street art, drag, affirming businesses, and Bourbon & Belonging—celebrating queer people and places across the region.

Explore our Northern Kentucky Special Issue—street art, drag, affirming businesses, and Bourbon & Belonging—celebrating queer people and places across the region. queerkentucky.com/northern-ken...

Where to Sip in NKY: Bourbon & Belonging Event Recap with the Midwestern Lesbian - Queer Kentucky Queer Bourbon Week recap: NKY tastings, drag, and community—curated by Midwestern Lesbian.

Queer Bourbon Week recap: NKY tastings, drag, and community—curated by Midwestern Lesbian.
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Acid, Ache, and the Grief Behind the Glamour: A reflection on substance abuse, recovery, and the ghosts, glitter, and grime in between. - Queer Kentucky A queer raver’s journey through grief, psychedelics, body image, and finding sobriety.

A queer raver’s journey through grief, psychedelics, body image, and finding sobriety. queerkentucky.com/substance-ab...

Transgender Life at the University of Kentucky - Queer Kentucky A transgender student finds acceptance, community, and hope at the University of Kentucky.

A transgender student finds acceptance, community, and hope at the University of Kentucky. queerkentucky.com/transgender-...

Silas House Publishes His Debut Poetry Collection, "All These Ghosts" - Queer Kentucky Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House, known for his novels and essays about Appalachian life, has released his first full-length collection of poetry, All These Ghosts.

Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House, known for his novels and essays about Appalachian life, has released his first full-length poetry book.
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Access in the Movement: A Shared Byline on Disability & Activism  - Queer Kentucky Disabled trans voices show why accessibility is the backbone of justice and activism.

Disabled trans voices show why accessibility is the backbone of justice and activism. queerkentucky.com/access-in-th...

Sustaining our Community: The Role of White, Cisgender-led Organizations in Mutual Aid - Queer Kentucky Mutual aid centers BIPOC trans voices, pushing queer groups toward equity and liberation.

Mutual aid centers BIPOC trans voices, pushing queer groups toward equity and liberation.
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