At The Sow’s Ear, a cozy cafe-yarn shop in Verona, a Pride flag, a free crafting library, and a commitment to community have turned a small business into a haven of creativity, inclusion, and everyday resistance.
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At The Sow’s Ear, a cozy cafe-yarn shop in Verona, a Pride flag, a free crafting library, and a commitment to community have turned a small business into a haven of creativity, inclusion, and everyday resistance.
As anti-trans policy escalates across the U.S., Vivienne Andersen, a Madison-based REALTOR® documents the growing, painful trend of trans Americans quietly preparing to leave their communities, their states, and their country.
Through portraits and personal histories, photographer Alyssa Lentz explores the often overlooked parts of love, family, and quiet acts of care that shape the lives of LGBTQ+ elders across the state.
A simple challenge to think bigger set Cinn City Smash on a path from food truck startup to Madison Public Market vendor.
From historic appointments to high-profile vetoes, Evers spent eight years reshaping Wisconsin’s relationship with its LGBTQ+ residents.
As Wisconsin’s 46th governor, Tony Evers, prepares to leave office, he reflects on years spent defending LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites, advancing equality through policy and appointments, and the unfinished work he hopes will define his legacy beyond the Capitol.
Our Voices Milwaukee Artistic Director David Hein, board member Patrick Grayshaw, and singer Tom Sielaff share their thoughts on the organization’s growth, its mission, and what it means to be part of this evolving musical family.
As Wisconsin’s Secretary of Revenue, David Casey safeguards taxpayers’ most sensitive data. As the state’s first openly LGBTQ+ leader in the role, his journey to authenticity reveals a quieter story about leadership, belonging, and the power of being seen.
Owner of ASJ Publishing, Amy Johnson has spent decades telling Madison’s stories through restaurants, artists, advocacy and community voices, while navigating life as an openly LGBTQ+ publisher.
After a pandemic move, political whiplash, and years of hesitation, Madison transplant Finch Pierce Hawxby steps onto the ice with the Madison Gay Hockey Association and discovers something far greater than a sport.
When Watertown school officials removed a student symphonic performance honoring LGBTQ+ history, they ignited a statewide debate about fear, visibility, and the political consequences of treating queer identity as inherently controversial.
Growing up, Blake Opal-Wahoske didn’t think Wausau was a place where a gay person could thrive. By choosing to stay, and by helping others feel seen and valued, he became one of the most influential civic leaders in north central Wisconsin.