What You Need Now – April 2025
This is our round-up of recommendations for our LGBTQ+ fam! Is there something you can’t stop talking about? A show you’re binging, a podcast that’s making you look forward to your commute? Maybe it’s a book that kept you up all night, a new lightweight tee, or a dainty pair of earrings.
The Trump Administration’s Assault on the LGBTQ+ Community Has Widespread Impact
Trump’s assault on LGBTQ+ Americans have no indication of slowing down, and state legislatures around the country are taking advantage of his discriminatory policies to further hurt the queer community.
Meet Robert Kesten, the President & CEO of Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library
Originally only a library and archives located in Hollywood, Florida, Robert tells me that adding a museum made sense once people began to donate items, and the organization was able to create collections
that could be viewed by the public.
Spotlight On: Project Pride Sarasota
Florida has a reputation for its discriminatory laws and policies, like 2022’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which barred instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for grades K-12, and a 2024 abortion ban. The queer community has every reason to feel distrustful of state legislators, but my own experiences in Florida have always been positive.
Meet David Morgenstern, the founder of Gaddies
When David Morgenstern became a dad, he set out to find community. Specifically, he wanted to connect with other gay dads who understood the unique parenting situation he was in. This proved more difficult than he anticipated and he didn’t feel seen in today’s marketplace. “So I decided to create what I couldn’t find,” he explains.
Lawsuits Seeking to End the Trump Administration’s Attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans
Stay informed on lawsuits against the Trump Administration’s attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans, focusing on critical legal battles.