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Drag Race Legend Silky Nutmeg Ganache Speaks on Sex and Dating, Gender, Politics and Her Weight Loss Journey
The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars semifinalist speaks about how she catapulted to stardom after starting her journey as a kid in the heart of the Bible…
9 hrs ago
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Spencer Macnaughton
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Isabel Stokes
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Bella Sayegh
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1776-2026: The Moments That Defined Trans Rights in America
As America gets set to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, here’s a timeline of noteworthy events that have shaped trans and gender nonconforming…
Jun 30
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Rebecca
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How LGBTQ-Affirming Churches Are Confronting Religious Trauma
Nearly half of Americans who left religion cite the mistreatment or rejection of LGBTQ people as an important reason. But how do the LGBTQ people who…
Jun 27
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Sam Donndelinger
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Kathryn
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In MAGA Coal Country, I Finally Came Out to My Grandparents. Here's What Happened
This Pride Month, I no longer have to hide my six-year relationship or that I report for an LGBTQ news outlet.
Jun 25
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Nico DiAlesandro
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Bryon Noem’s Dominatrix Speaks With Uncloseted Media [WATCH]
Shy Sotomayor speaks about her nine-year online relationship with the husband of former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who drove an…
Jun 23
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Spencer Macnaughton
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Sophie Holland
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Sean Robinson
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At 11, My Identical Twin Started to Transition. It Changed My Life.
My brother’s metamorphosis into his true self has taught me so much about the transgender community.
Mar 31
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AI Porn Isn’t Regulated. What Does That Mean for Depictions of Queer Bodies?
“Transgender,” “Lesbian” and “Twink” are some of Pornhub’s most watched categories. What happens when you can create these types of porn with artificial…
Mar 14
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Emma Paidra
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My Life With Chemsex and After Parties: The Grey Zone of Substance Use
Kevin, a Toronto-based writer, has drug- and sex-fueled benders that last for days. Here, he explores what he’s getting out of them.
Mar 7
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Kevin
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Does the American Dream Still Exist for People Like Me?
I am a Black. I am gay. I am a woman. I am an immigrant. I am a journalist. And I am scared.
Feb 24
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I’ve Come Out to My Alaskan Military Dad 7 Times. He Still Hasn’t Met My Husband
At 30, I’m finally living as myself. But the man whose acceptance I wanted most still can’t say the word gay.
Jan 10
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UNCLOSETED Podcast
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Drag Race Legend Silky Nutmeg Ganache Speaks on Sex and Dating, Gender, Politics and Her Weight Loss Journey
The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars semifinalist speaks about how she catapulted to stardom after starting her journey as a kid in the heart of the Bible…
9 hrs ago
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Spencer Macnaughton
,
Isabel Stokes
, and
Bella Sayegh
8
Bryon Noem’s Dominatrix Speaks With Uncloseted Media [WATCH]
Shy Sotomayor speaks about her nine-year online relationship with the husband of former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who drove an…
Jun 23
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Spencer Macnaughton
,
Sophie Holland
, and
Sean Robinson
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Canadian Porn Star Milo Miles Was Banned From the US for 10 Years. Now, He’s Speaking Out [WATCH]
In his first on-camera interview, Miles speaks about how a U.S. Customs Officer subjected him to “derogatory comments” and placed an “unsettling focus…
Jun 9
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Spencer Macnaughton
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Bella Sayegh
, and
Sean Robinson
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Peppermint Made Her Mark on Drag Race. Now, Her Advocacy Is Front and Center [WATCH]
The LGBTQ rights activist speaks about the importance of being this year’s grand marshal for NYC Pride and about why the mainstream media gets an “F” on…
May 26
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Spencer Macnaughton
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Bella Sayegh
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Laury Peyssonnerie
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Trump Presidency
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Bryon Noem’s Dominatrix Speaks With Uncloseted Media [WATCH]
Shy Sotomayor speaks about her nine-year online relationship with the husband of former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who drove an…
Jun 23
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Spencer Macnaughton
,
Sophie Holland
, and
Sean Robinson
21
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Microsoft Celebrates Pride While Making Bank From the Trump Administration
The software company, along with its subsidiary LinkedIn, is ostensibly going all in on Pride. But as they ditch DEI and LGBTQ hate speech protections…
Jun 13
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Hope Pisoni
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Trump’s Counterterrorism Strategy: What You Need To Know
Uncloseted Media Weekly Newsletter
May 14
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Hope Pisoni
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‘I’m Hopeful’: The President of Gays for Trump Speaks Out [WATCH]
Peter Boykin founded the organization in 2016. Today, he speaks about how he thinks the president is doing over a year into his second term.
May 6
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Spencer Macnaughton
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Bella Sayegh
, and
Isabel Stokes
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History, Business and Tech
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1776-2026: The Moments That Defined Trans Rights in America
As America gets set to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, here’s a timeline of noteworthy events that have shaped trans and gender nonconforming…
Jun 30
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Rebecca
20
6
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185 Years of Gay Cruising: A Brief History
Twenty-three events that outline the evolution of how gay men would seek out casual sex in bathhouses, parks and eventually online.
Mar 18
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Rebecca
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AI Porn Isn’t Regulated. What Does That Mean for Depictions of Queer Bodies?
“Transgender,” “Lesbian” and “Twink” are some of Pornhub’s most watched categories. What happens when you can create these types of porn with artificial…
Mar 14
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Emma Paidra
21
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Conversion Therapy Since 1886: A Dark History of the Discredited Practice
Even though conversion therapy is psychologically damaging, the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Colorado’s ban on the practice.
Feb 10
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Rebecca
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Education and Kids
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$360,000 and Counting: School Districts Are Spending Big Bucks to Fight Anti-Trans Lawsuits
Parents and advocates say coordinated complaints over transgender students are driving legal fees, security costs and emotional strain across Illinois…
Jun 16
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Sam Donndelinger
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Violet Miller
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‘150 Homes in 10 Years’: How the Foster Care System Fails Trans Kids
Transgender youth in foster care face abuse, instability and new federal policies that are making it even harder for them to feel safe.
Apr 11
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Sam Donndelinger
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How Fox’s OutKick Relentlessly Targeted a Michigan Teen Girl
Dan Zaksheske has written 18 articles focused on a trans girl who plays high school volleyball. Why?
Dec 20, 2025
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Hope Pisoni
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Teachers on the Frontlines of LGBTQ Erasure [WATCH]
Six LGBTQ and ally teachers from red and blue states speak with Uncloseted Media Founder Spencer Macnaughton about teaching in America in 2025.
Sep 27, 2025
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Spencer Macnaughton
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Sam Donndelinger
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Taya Strauss
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Healthcare
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The Broken Pipeline of Mental Healthcare for LGBTQ Teenagers
Despite strong demand, 44% of LGBTQ youth who want mental healthcare say they cannot access it.
May 12
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Sam Donndelinger
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Anastassia Gliadkovskaya
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LGBTQ People, Weed and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Spencer Macnaughton | Uncloseted Media Weekly Newsletter
May 7
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Spencer Macnaughton
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'Take the Test, Risk Arrest': Why Some HIV-Positive Americans Are Still Forced to Register as Sex Offenders
Survivors of AIDS-era exposure laws are fighting to overturn statutes that ignore modern science and disproportionately punish LGBTQ Americans of color.
Mar 28
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Jake Angelo
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AI Porn Isn’t Regulated. What Does That Mean for Depictions of Queer Bodies?
“Transgender,” “Lesbian” and “Twink” are some of Pornhub’s most watched categories. What happens when you can create these types of porn with artificial…
Mar 14
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Emma Paidra
21
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Politics
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Bryon Noem’s Dominatrix Speaks With Uncloseted Media [WATCH]
Shy Sotomayor speaks about her nine-year online relationship with the husband of former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who drove an…
Jun 23
•
Spencer Macnaughton
,
Sophie Holland
, and
Sean Robinson
21
3
Microsoft Celebrates Pride While Making Bank From the Trump Administration
The software company, along with its subsidiary LinkedIn, is ostensibly going all in on Pride. But as they ditch DEI and LGBTQ hate speech protections…
Jun 13
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Hope Pisoni
23
14
5
Why This Wall Street-Backed Conservative Think Tank Attacks LGBTQ Rights
The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, best known as a Reaganomics champion, is using anti-LGBTQ politics to advance its broader political goals…
Jun 6
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Hope Pisoni
20
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Days 366-500: Trump’s Complete Track Record on LGBTQ Issues
In the last 134 days, the president has continued his assault on the trans and nonbinary community.
Jun 2
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Nico DiAlesandro
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Canada
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Canadian Porn Star Milo Miles Was Banned From the US for 10 Years. Now, He’s Speaking Out [WATCH]
In his first on-camera interview, Miles speaks about how a U.S. Customs Officer subjected him to “derogatory comments” and placed an “unsettling focus…
Jun 9
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Spencer Macnaughton
,
Bella Sayegh
, and
Sean Robinson
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2
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What Do Canadian Separatists Want for LGBTQ People? Albertans May Soon Find Out
Earlier this week, Premier Danielle Smith formalized a separation question that Albertans will vote on later this year. What could sovereignty mean for…
May 30
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Emma Paidra
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow: We Need Media to Fight "Homophobic Bullshit"
Spencer Macnaughton | Uncloseted Media Weekly Newsletter
May 21
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Spencer Macnaughton
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The Unspoken LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Crisis in Canada
Although Canada has more progressive policies and social support for LGBTQ people than the U.S., the youth mental health crisis in both countries is…
May 9
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Emma Paidra
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Sophie Holland
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Religion
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How LGBTQ-Affirming Churches Are Confronting Religious Trauma
Nearly half of Americans who left religion cite the mistreatment or rejection of LGBTQ people as an important reason. But how do the LGBTQ people who…
Jun 27
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Sam Donndelinger
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Kathryn
25
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Focus on the Family’s Complete Track Record of Anti-LGBTQ Hate
The Christian nonprofit, founded by the late James Dobson, has advocated for anti-LGBTQ policies for nearly half a century.
May 23
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Nico DiAlesandro
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LGBTQ People Are Leaving Orthodox Judaism Behind. Why?
An increasing number of queer Jewish people are leaving Orthodoxy, pushing them toward more progressive denominations or away from religion entirely.
Apr 28
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Emma Paidra
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I Live in Colorado. Conversion Therapy Destroyed My Life.
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn my state’s conversion therapy ban will be tragic for many LGBTQ kids.
Apr 4
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