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Author: Victoria A. Brownworth

LGBTQ+ Rights 

Our brothers’ keepers: Michelangelo Signorile advocates for gay men’s health

May 4, 2023June 5, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 15 min read

Michelangelo Signorile is first and foremost an activist. He wants his queer and trans community to live their best lives—it’s

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Books 

The herstoric journey of Joan Nestle

April 3, 2023May 2, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 12 min read

A vital new collection of iconic essays by writer, activist, and community herstorian Joan Nestle, reminds us of her landmark

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LGBTQ+ Rights 

Imara Jones and the new (trans) American revolution

March 7, 2023April 3, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 12 min read

For Women’s History Month, Queer Forty highlights the writing, activism and voice of Imara Jones, who is clear that Black

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Advice Health & Happiness 

Solo on Valentine’s Day? Here’s some advice

February 14, 2023March 6, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 11 min read

The hearts and chocolates and romantic-themed gifts—from sexy red lingerie to weekend getaways for lovers—go on display mere days after

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Finance Retirement 

Your retirement may be your last political act

February 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 14 min read

The post-Stonewall generation is aging: What does that mean for their and our retirement? The stereotype of LGBT people is

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LGBTQ+ Rights 

The year ahead: What to expect from LGBTQ rights in 2023

January 3, 2023February 6, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 12 min read

What LGBTQ people need to know—and do—in 2023. As the New Year opens out before us, LGBTQ people need to

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Politics 

George Santos story raises questions about gay Republicans

January 3, 2023February 6, 2023 Victoria A. Brownworth 13 min read

George Santos made history in November when he became the first openly gay non-incumbent Republican candidate elected to Congress. Now

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Health & Happiness Opinion 

On becoming a widow: A love story

December 7, 2022December 13, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 18 min read

What happens when your longterm partner dies just days before the Holidays? Here is my story. 1.  We were supposed

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Politics 

What the rise of the right, and the UK’s new PM, mean for the LGBTQ movement

November 6, 2022December 5, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 10 min read

Europe is moving right. A series of elections have pushed that populist trend—a trend that’s increasingly worrying for LGBTQ people

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Politics 

Gay candidates make history competing for congressional seat

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 10 min read

In a year where the midterm election stakes for LGBTQ people could not be higher, history is being made in

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Books 

Out author Greg Herren is a finalist for coveted award

September 9, 2022September 7, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 12 min read

Greg Herren is one of America’s most prolific gay male writers. His two new books have very different but highly

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Community Health & Happiness 

This is the latest GOP attack on LGBTQ health

September 7, 2022September 8, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 8 min read

A judge has ruled against a federal mandate for coverage of HIV prevention medication PrEP, signaling a new attack on

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Pride
Politics Pride 

A shadow over Pride 2022

June 1, 2022July 5, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 10 min read

As we enter Pride month this year, we have to reevaluate the purpose of this celebration with our community’s rights

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Books 

Author Malinda Lo illuminates the Asian-American queer experience

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 8 min read

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the U.S. and lesbian author Malinda Lo’s award-winning book Last

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Books Community Health & Happiness 

Under her skin: An interview with Linda Villarosa

May 4, 2022June 1, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 10 min read

Veteran New York Times journalist, educator, Essence editor and  activist Linda Villarosa sits down with Queer Forty. Linda Villarosa says

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Books Entertainment 

Patricia Highsmith: Inside the lesbian crime writer’s diaries

April 1, 2022April 6, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 10 min read

The letters and diaries of America’s lesbian master of psychological thrillers are as gripping as any of her fiction. In

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Politics Women's Rights 

Women’s History Month is a step towards equality

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 7 min read

There are more out women than men—more out lesbians, women bisexuals, trans women. But how many LBT women will be

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Books Interviews LGBTQ+ Rights 

Leslie Cohen: Chapters of a lesbian life

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 10 min read

Leslie Cohen, activist, women’s nightlife promoter, and most recently author of the memoir, The Audacity of a Kiss, has passed

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queer women
Community 

10 queer women you need to know right now

March 1, 2022April 4, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 11 min read

March is Women’s History Month. Cue mainstream media highlighting historical figures—and erasing their lesbianism. Women’s History Month should also centre

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Politics 

How to enlighten America: An interview with Keith Boykin

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Victoria A. Brownworth 13 min read

He’s Black, he’s gay, and he’s the one political analyst you need to listen to right now. As we end

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