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In Embodied Neurodivergence, Flourishing in the Margins, LGBTQ+ Tarot and Magic, Power of Story, Queer and Trans Literature, Sapphics and Trans Femme Relationships

Rachel Gold’s 2025 Recap: Highlights and LGBTQ+ Insights

By Ashton Rose

For many in America, 2025 was a year that stretched on for a very, very long time. So many things happened, and Rachel and I were no less busy. Throughout 2025, we wrote blog posts, released new resource pages, and tackled the Big Themes of current LGBTQ+ politics. Check out some of the highlights of the year below.

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January 28, 2026
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In Book News & Events, Queer and Trans Literature, Sapphics and Trans Femme Relationships

Sapphic Literature and Queer Elders: GCLS 2025 Highlights

By Rachel Gold

When people discover sapphic and LGBTQ+ literature, it’s a miracle. The first time I walked into a queer bookstore, it was a miracle. And it’s a miracle that repeats for me every year at the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) conference–my favorite conference to attend and a haven of sapphic literature. 

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August 22, 2025