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If you live in New York City long enough, it becomes a familiar story: you make plans with a friend, you get excited, and then—hours before—they cancel. Or ghost. Or show up 45 minutes late like nothing happened. Rinse, repeat. It feels personal. It can feel rude. It may even feel like maybe you’re not …

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Pride should be more than rainbow capitalism or Instagrammable celebrations. In a year when our rights and lives are under threat, showing up with intention matters more than ever. Here are five ways to honor Pride that go deeper—acts rooted in care, resistance, and real community. If you’re feeling uneasy about the usual ways we …

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Nestled between the quaint communities of Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove lies a place shrouded in both mystery and allure – the Meat Rack. This dense, untamed forest has become a symbol of liberation and clandestine encounters, drawing visitors from all walks of life. On my most recent summer trip to the Pines for …

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For the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of covering LGBTQ and Pride travel for outlets like Travel + Leisure—stories that celebrate joy, community, and the power of queer presence in spaces across the globe. Travel can be a transformative force, and I believe in its ability to broaden minds, build empathy, and connect …

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As corporate support for NYC Pride scales back, independent queer artists and organizers are stepping up to celebrate community, culture, and joy. Here’s how to support their work. Pride has always been more than a parade — it’s protest, party, and personal revolution all rolled into one. But as corporate sponsors pull back from NYC’s …

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