About QNN

In response to the alarming rise of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and actions across the political landscape, a groundbreaking coalition of 11 independent LGBTQ+ newsrooms has come together to form the Queer News Network (QNN). This initiative aims to provide in-depth and nuanced coverage of the 2024 General Election through an LGBTQ+ lens, ensuring that the voices and experiences of the community are at the forefront of political discourse.

While past discussions on LGBTQ+ issues often revolved around same-sex marriage, contemporary issues that encompass fundamental rights related to healthcare, child-rearing, and personal expression have been reduced to mere footnotes, or altogether ignored by larger news organizations in their beat coverage. 

At the same time, those issues have become core pillars of far-right candidates running this upcoming November. 

QNN aims to emphasize the importance of insightful coverage that speaks to the exploitation of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and violence in the upcoming election. This commitment to fair reporting is essential not only for the queer community but also for advocates of democracy and human rights.

From October 1 to November 12, participating newsrooms will identify candidates and contribute content to a comprehensive news site, which will serve as a central hub for queer voters across the U.S. 

Additionally, QNN student reporters will monitor campaigns leading up to and during election week. 

News From Our Network

QVegas

Rosen Campaign Targets Sam Brown’s Anti-Abortion Stance in New Ad Blitz Ahead of Nevada Election

QVegas

Chasten Buttigieg Attends Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party at Gipsy Nightclub in Las Vegas, Hosted by HRC

The Buckeye Flame

‘It’s about listening to people’: Out LGBTQ+ candidate Arienne Childrey to run against Rep. Angela King in Ohio’s 84th district

Illinois Eagle

Study: Anti-trans laws caused up to 72% increase in suicide attempts

Illinois Eagle

PPIA launching campaign to educate about Project 2025

The Seattle Lesbian

Biden Admin Sets Record for Highest Number of Openly LGBTQ Judges Appointed to the Bench

The Seattle Lesbian

Senator Murray: Trump Abortion Bans are Killing Women in America

OutSFL

Ashley Brundage Aims To Become First Trans Member of Florida House

Illinois Eagle

Transparency top issue at Sangamon County Board meeting

LOOKOUT

In a leaked web meeting, school board candidates doubled-down on anti-trans rhetoric.

Q Voice News

Huntington Beach City Council passes ‘Parents’ Right to Know’ ordinance

QVegas

Nevada’s First Openly Gay Legislator, David Parks, Addresses Lambda Business Association