“In my time, women usually had their life stories written for them. But I didn’t like the story I was given, so I wrote a new one.” That’s Nellie Bly, the pen name of Elizabeth Cochrane. The story she wrote—in a newspaper in 1887, and, figuratively, of her life—would change the course of journalism

In the five decades since the Stonewall uprising in New York City in 1969, a new emphasis on inclusivity has changed the public face of the LGBTQ movement, highlighting the diversity of communities who, through a mélange of parties and politics, have been fighting for equal rights all along.

Although we are lucky to be in our lovely environment in the Pines, we are aware of the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for social justice by African Americans in the United States. Certainly, many of us can remember the hard-won battles that we fought in the LGBTQ community for safety and...

Seth Owen, an 18-year-old gay teen from Jacksonville, Florida and the co-valedictorian of his high school class, was thrown out of his home earlier this year by his parents after refusing to abide by their religion. A former teacher launched a GoFundMe campaign for Owen’s tuition which has already r

Lake Superior put on a dramatic show with her recent ice in Duluth, Minnesota on February 13, 2016. Four hours of 12-15 mph steady winds from the SW led to the movement of the large sheets of ice on Lake Superior on February 13, 2016. The conditions during the two hours of filming ranged from -8°F

The Danish Girl Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander Drama HD. The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Jonny McGovern pays tribute to The Golden Girls; Rose Nylund and her Minnesota hometown of St.Olaf, with this track from his EP, "Songs About The Golden Girl...

Guy falls off 4 stories off building proposing to fiancee-- his poor fiancee, Brooke practically had a heart attack.

In an attempt to bring some 'feel good' music and a sense of hope for equality in the future, Community of Lights has created a video essay of places, lifestyles, wildlife, colors and movement to provide good vibes for the holiday season . With a special "good feeling" song we send our best wishes f...

A movement six generations in the making. Watch the Official Trailer for PRIDE now. Pride will trace the history of LGBTQ culture and civil rights in the United States from the pre-Stonewall underground culture days to the Lavender Scare, to AIDS to the modern “culture war” movement. The series wi