Drag
Bosco on 'Miss Gender' Tour, Magic: The Gathering and Why Queer People Will Always Ride for the Villain
Bosco has never wanted to be the hero. Not on “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,” where the Seattle queen's razor-sharp instincts and unapologetically [...]Read more about Bosco on 'Miss Gender' Tour, Magic: The Gathering and Why Queer People Will Always Ride for the Villain
See Queer-Coded Burlesque, Attend a Black Pride Cookout, Cheer for Drag Contestants, Go to a Queer Music Fest
Official Pride Month might be winding down, but we're still pretty wound up. Over the next few weeks, you can cheer on drag royalty in the making, dance to [...]Read more about See Queer-Coded Burlesque, Attend a Black Pride Cookout, Cheer for Drag Contestants, Go to a Queer Music Fest
I Interviewed Trinity the Tuck From a Janitor’s Closet. She Still Agreed to Talk to Me Again.
Trinity the Tuck may have never won Miss Congeniality on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” but she certainly deserves it for agreeing to do two interviews with me after I [...]Read more about I Interviewed Trinity the Tuck From a Janitor’s Closet. She Still Agreed to Talk to Me Again.
At Pride and Beyond, 73 Ways to Hold the Line for Each Other
We are living in a time when “holding the line” can sound very big and dramatic. To even consider taking action, it seems you'll need a bullhorn, a legal [...]Read more about At Pride and Beyond, 73 Ways to Hold the Line for Each Other
For Jessica Wild, Every Pride Is a Revolution
Drag superstar Jessica Wild is (potentially) about to celebrate her first Pride in the Motor City. “This is my first Pride performance in Michigan,” the dynamic [...]Read more about For Jessica Wild, Every Pride Is a Revolution
Madison Heights Cancels Drag Queen Storytime Days Before Pride Event
Update: Madison Heights has reversed this decision. Check out Jadein Black's Facebook page for the latest.A Madison Heights City Council vote to cancel a [...]Read more about Madison Heights Cancels Drag Queen Storytime Days Before Pride Event
Gretchen Whitmer Reflects on Her LGBTQ+ Legacy (So Far) and the Gay Daughter Who Shaped It
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer isn't just a regular mom — she's a cool mom. She'll tell you herself. Or rather, her outfit will. She strides into the [...]Read more about Gretchen Whitmer Reflects on Her LGBTQ+ Legacy (So Far) and the Gay Daughter Who Shaped It
Conservatives Interfering with the College Mission to Make Everyone Gay
My teenage son has been watching the show “Ted” lately. A couple of years ago I watched the first “Ted” movie with him at his request. It was, um, not to my [...]Read more about Conservatives Interfering with the College Mission to Make Everyone Gay
Your 2026 Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride Calendar
It’s Pride time again, beloved LGBTQ+ folks and queers of every (and any!) gender.And yes, we know — you are, in fact, proud all year ’round. But there is [...]Read more about Your 2026 Michigan LGBTQ+ Pride Calendar
Lady Irina's Lisbon Drag Dinner Offers Queer Travelers a Place to Call Home
I sat nervously on a red-cushioned stool in drag queen Lady Irina's boudoir awaiting my transformation. I had never been in drag before and worried what my [...]Read more about Lady Irina's Lisbon Drag Dinner Offers Queer Travelers a Place to Call Home
She Found Drag in Fifth Grade. Now Mary Magdalene Towers Is Ready for Her Close-Up.
At a recent event at North Star Lounge, 17-year-old Ann Arbor drag performer Mary Magdalene Towers faced the crowd: "I love drag, and it's something I [...]Read more about She Found Drag in Fifth Grade. Now Mary Magdalene Towers Is Ready for Her Close-Up.
Jessie Ware Talks Queer Fantasy of ‘Superbloom,’ LGBTQ+ Fans and the Joy of Wigs
For three albums, Jessie Ware has offered an escape hatch: a shimmering, 1970s-inspired fantasy, far removed from the world we live in. But with “Superbloom,” [...]Read more about Jessie Ware Talks Queer Fantasy of ‘Superbloom,’ LGBTQ+ Fans and the Joy of Wigs
Attend Rooted in Music, See Pokémon Drag, Support a Teenage Drag Queen, Get Demi Lovato Tickets
If your calendar for early April is giving mysterious blank-page energy, here’s your chance to scribble something joyful into it. Yes, friend, we know your [...]Read more about Attend Rooted in Music, See Pokémon Drag, Support a Teenage Drag Queen, Get Demi Lovato Tickets
Black Trans Trailblazers That You May Not Learn About in History Class
This article, originally published here, is shared with permission from Erin Reed. Erin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts [...]Read more about Black Trans Trailblazers That You May Not Learn About in History Class
Check Out Stevie's Comedy Cabaret, Go to the Dirty Show, See Matteo Lane
February brings plenty of reasons to leave the house (or at least put on real pants): comedy that knows how to wink, art that refuses to behave, drag that [...]Read more about Check Out Stevie's Comedy Cabaret, Go to the Dirty Show, See Matteo Lane
10 Influencers Shaping the Political Zeitgeist in 2026 — in Michigan and Beyond
Michigan’s LGBTQ+ political power isn’t just in the capitol — it’s on TikTok, Instagram, podcasts and viral press conference moments. In 2026, influence looks [...]Read more about 10 Influencers Shaping the Political Zeitgeist in 2026 — in Michigan and Beyond
Testify with Country Drag Gospel, Warm Up Winter, Build Leather Connections, and Alarm Yourself (Kindly)
If the January vibe of all the pressure and none of the joy hasn't been treating you right, maybe it's time for a pivot away from that “new year, new [...]Read more about Testify with Country Drag Gospel, Warm Up Winter, Build Leather Connections, and Alarm Yourself (Kindly)
Celebrate Swagger with Drag Kings, Attend a Virtual Artist Talk, Shriek for 'Shrek'
January in Southeast Michigan is that special time of year when your body wants a nap and your spirit wants a party — and now your calendar can suggest “Why not [...]Read more about Celebrate Swagger with Drag Kings, Attend a Virtual Artist Talk, Shriek for 'Shrek'
Inside Michigan's First Asian American Drag Night: See the Photos!
Zainab "The Rose" Diva had been performing drag for only a few months when she took the stage at Uplift, an LGBTQ+ bar in Ann Arbor, in June. As a [...]Read more about Inside Michigan's First Asian American Drag Night: See the Photos!
Watch Vander Von Odd Perform, Hang in Ferndale with 'Ultimatum" Stars, See 'A Drag Queen Christmas'
Michigan’s queer autumn calendar is overflowing with sparkle, synths and a touch of chaos. Or, in other words, perfection. You can worship at the altar of drag [...]Read more about Watch Vander Von Odd Perform, Hang in Ferndale with 'Ultimatum" Stars, See 'A Drag Queen Christmas'
John Waters Doesn't Want Your Approval — and That's Why We Still Need Him
John Waters doesn’t just embrace contradiction — he lives in it. A filmmaker, writer, visual artist and cultural icon, Waters has spent over half a century [...]Read more about John Waters Doesn't Want Your Approval — and That's Why We Still Need Him
Beyond Fire Island: End-of-Summer Reverie at The Dunes Resort, Michigan’s Queer Oasis
We were greeted by a brief wand of a metal detector before a drag queen claimed our crumbled cash to enter. The front deck of The Dunes Resort was matronly and [...]Read more about Beyond Fire Island: End-of-Summer Reverie at The Dunes Resort, Michigan’s Queer Oasis
What the Future of Queer News Looks Like — and Why We Need to Hear from You
I just got back from the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists national annual convention in Atlanta, and my head is still spinning — in the best way. If [...]Read more about What the Future of Queer News Looks Like — and Why We Need to Hear from You
When Queens Clash, Culture Wins: Gottmik and Violet Chachki on Creative Tension and Turning Chaos into Queer Defiance
What do you get when two of drag’s boldest rule-breakers turn their creative tension into a pop anthem? A total knockout, literally. With their debut musical [...]Read more about When Queens Clash, Culture Wins: Gottmik and Violet Chachki on Creative Tension and Turning Chaos into Queer Defiance
Drag Icon Murray Hill on His Fight to Put Drag Kings Center Stage
If you’ve spent any time around queer performance, alt-cabaret or downtown New York City nightlife over the past few decades, chances are you’ve come across [...]Read more about Drag Icon Murray Hill on His Fight to Put Drag Kings Center Stage
Maren Morris Talks Coming Out as Bisexual, Country Music and Her ‘Ceremonial’ WeHo Pride Debut
When Maren Morris headlined OutLoud Music Festival during West Hollywood Pride in May, she reveled in the “very ceremonial” moment. It had been a year since she [...]Read more about Maren Morris Talks Coming Out as Bisexual, Country Music and Her ‘Ceremonial’ WeHo Pride Debut
Why Is Ann Arbor Pride in August? The Answer Might Surprise You
When Jadein Black books headliners for Ann Arbor Pride, she's not just thinking about who will draw the biggest crowds. As both a full-time teacher and the [...]Read more about Why Is Ann Arbor Pride in August? The Answer Might Surprise You
Governor Whitmer Absolutely Ate On TikTok's 'Gaydar' Quiz Show
Picture this: Michigan's governor gets quizzed on gay bars, queer slang and Progress Flag colors by a drag queen on TikTok. Sounds like a fever dream? [...]Read more about Governor Whitmer Absolutely Ate On TikTok's 'Gaydar' Quiz Show
How to Be the Queer You Needed: 77 Tiny, Mighty Acts of Pride
Pride is a muscle boy covered float that used to be sponsored by a vodka brand (we see you, fair-weather friends). A dozen dancing drag queens. A glittery [...]Read more about How to Be the Queer You Needed: 77 Tiny, Mighty Acts of Pride
Catch Flamy Grant, Make and Buy Art, Fund Dreams, Plant Hope
Is it just me or are things getting a little gay in here? Pride season is officially in full swing, friends, so get ready to experience a multimedia, [...]Read more about Catch Flamy Grant, Make and Buy Art, Fund Dreams, Plant Hope
Meet the Fierce and Fresh Drag Newcomers Set to Slay the Ferndale Pride Stage
Get ready to gag on the eleganza, darlings — Ferndale Pride is serving up fresh faces and fierce performances with its 2025 Newcomer Drag Show, putting baby [...]Read more about Meet the Fierce and Fresh Drag Newcomers Set to Slay the Ferndale Pride Stage
‘Her Light Will Shine On’: Michigan Trans Performer Golden O'Hara-Polo Dies at 29
Trans woman and drag artist Golden O'Hara-Polo, whose performances brought joy and inspiration to Southeast Michigan's LGBTQ+ community, died April 4. [...]Read more about ‘Her Light Will Shine On’: Michigan Trans Performer Golden O'Hara-Polo Dies at 29
'Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero' Set to Premiere at Lansing's Capital City Film Fest
"Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero," the world's first animated feature centered on a drag queen superhero, will make its Michigan premiere April 9 [...]Read more about 'Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero' Set to Premiere at Lansing's Capital City Film Fest
Support Pride, Commune With LGBT Seniors, Take A Classy Roadtrip, Uplift Your Spirits
Feet sore from marching? Thumbs aching from texting your elected representatives? Throat raw from screaming into the void? Maybe it's time to make space in [...]Read more about Support Pride, Commune With LGBT Seniors, Take A Classy Roadtrip, Uplift Your Spirits
Celebrate Black Artists, Sketch Nude Models With Queers, Watch 'Drag Race' with Queens
They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Doesn't that make you want to punch whoever "they" is right in the head? And not they as in [...]Read more about Celebrate Black Artists, Sketch Nude Models With Queers, Watch 'Drag Race' with Queens
Discovering Janet’s Closet: Michigan’s Haven for Transgender Shoppers
Driving down Fort Street, you cannot miss the boxy, cinder-block building featuring an exterior that still feels like a testament to its first incarnation as a [...]Read more about Discovering Janet’s Closet: Michigan’s Haven for Transgender Shoppers
It’s a Wrap: Pride Source Stories That Shaped 2024
From a record-breaking Pride season to Brat Summer to a tumultuous election season that has left the community scrambling for solid ground, 2024 was one for the [...]Read more about It’s a Wrap: Pride Source Stories That Shaped 2024
Kirk Cameron Hopes to Put Kids to Sleep with Evangelical Iguana
When I was an adolescent, obsessed with the New Kids On The Block and poring over teen magazines, I saw a lot of Kirk Cameron, star of the TV series “Growing [...]Read more about Kirk Cameron Hopes to Put Kids to Sleep with Evangelical Iguana
For 15 Years, This Michigan Venue Has Built a National Presence Around Drag Queen Bingo: A Crowd-Pleaser for Both Queer People and Housewives
For 15 years, Five15's drag queen bingo has been much more than just a night of sassy jokes, glitter and lucky numbers. What started as a whimsical nod to [...]Read more about For 15 Years, This Michigan Venue Has Built a National Presence Around Drag Queen Bingo: A Crowd-Pleaser for Both Queer People and Housewives
Dave Coulter, Running for Oakland County Executive
The 2024 Pride Source Media Voters Guide Candidate Survey sought the responses from Michigan candidates running for office in the Nov. 5 election. We asked [...]Read more about Dave Coulter, Running for Oakland County Executive
Drag, Drama and Dancing: Your Guide to a Queer Michigan Halloween
It’s fall, darlings, and you know what that means: It’s the season of slaying — both for our favorite slasher icons and all those who celebrate, as you get [...]Read more about Drag, Drama and Dancing: Your Guide to a Queer Michigan Halloween
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s ‘Sweat’ Tour Launch in Detroit: A Queer Club on Steroids
If you popped on Grindr at around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday anywhere in Detroit, you saw a grid of faces and torsos that signaled Something Very Gay Is Happening [...]Read more about Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s ‘Sweat’ Tour Launch in Detroit: A Queer Club on Steroids
Michigan Fall Theater Is Upon Us: 7 Queer Shows You Won't Want to Miss
Your season has arrived, theater lovers! Is there anything more satisfying than filling up your upcoming fall calendar with plans to see all the exciting new [...]Read more about Michigan Fall Theater Is Upon Us: 7 Queer Shows You Won't Want to Miss
On the Tour Bus with Chappell Roan: Everything the Superstar Told Us About Drag, Making Straight Boys Dance and Being Part of Pop Music's 'Alliance of Queer Girlies'
When we connected in late September 2023 from her tour bus, some of Chappell Roan’s first words were, “Hopefully this Zoom works.” You might call that iconic if [...]Read more about On the Tour Bus with Chappell Roan: Everything the Superstar Told Us About Drag, Making Straight Boys Dance and Being Part of Pop Music's 'Alliance of Queer Girlies'
Michigan Rep. Neil Friske Arrest Shows Hypocrisy of 'Traditional Values' Politicians
It is a heuristic of American politics that those who raise their voices loudest in defense of “traditional American values” or a retrograde “sexual morality” [...]Read more about Michigan Rep. Neil Friske Arrest Shows Hypocrisy of 'Traditional Values' Politicians
Gov. Whitmer Honors Pride at Governor's Mansion with Michigan Leaders — and a Drag Queen! — in Attendance
On June 20 in Lansing, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hosted a momentous Pride celebration at the Governor's Mansion, bringing together legislators, [...]Read more about Gov. Whitmer Honors Pride at Governor's Mansion with Michigan Leaders — and a Drag Queen! — in Attendance
Ron DeSantis Hopes His Freedom Summer Will Outshine Pride Month
Greetings from sunny and fascist Florida!Yes, that’s right. I’m writing this column from the least LGBTQ-friendly state in the nation. My wife, son and I are [...]Read more about Ron DeSantis Hopes His Freedom Summer Will Outshine Pride Month
