From sports and activism to art and culture, OutSmart’s 2025 cover stars define the voices telling Houston’s LGBTQ stories.
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Here's a look at the stories that most engaged—and enraged—OutSmart readers in 2025.
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Seattle organizers plan Pride-themed events around a June World Cup match, but Egypt and Iran have objected, creating a high-profile…
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At Austin’s Big Queer Wedding Party, couples married and renewed vows at a former church turned art space, celebrating community…
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Kelley Delesandri and Lauren Gamble turned a chance beer-cooler encounter into a joyful long-distance romance that led to a vibrant…
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Costa Rica blends natural beauty with a deeply inclusive spirit, offering LGBTQ travelers a warm welcome, rich cultural experiences, and…
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For more than 40 years, Dr. Gordon Crofoot has advanced HIV care through groundbreaking research, compassionate medicine, and unrelenting advocacy,…
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After a chance meeting in 2017, Houston couple Brian Klosterboer and Chris Grochowski built a life filled with love, purpose,…
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People magazine has named Bridgerton and Wicked star Jonathan Bailey its 2025 Sexiest Man Alive—making him the first openly gay…
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The Gay Softball World Series wrapped up in Houston with dazzling performances, awards presentations, and a celebration that showcased the…
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