Dana Piccoli
@danapiccoli.com
(She/Her) LGBTQ+ media. Award-winning writer/editor. Lesbian processor. Profesh moderator. Advocate for positive queer rep in media 🌈 Opinions are my own.
New lesbian holiday film for you!
@tellofilms.bsky.social's newest queer holiday romance The Christmas Writer has it all—bookstores, writer’s block and sapphic sparks.
Available on VOD Nov. 18. newsisout.com/2025/11/love...
Available on VOD Nov. 18. newsisout.com/2025/11/love...
Love, loss and lesbian lit — Tello Films’ "The Christmas Writer" hits just in time for the holidays - News Is Out
Tello Films returns with The Christmas Writer, a cozy queer holiday romance about love, loss and finding inspiration again—available on VOD Nov. 18.
newsisout.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
New lesbian holiday film for you!
I’m a connoisseur of baking shows. I’m sorry but Hallmark’s Baked with Love is not giving contestants enough time to complete these challenges.
a tray of linzer cookies sits on a black surface
ALT: a tray of linzer cookies sits on a black surface
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I’m a connoisseur of baking shows. I’m sorry but Hallmark’s Baked with Love is not giving contestants enough time to complete these challenges.
When you unintentionally inherit your little furball brother. We both know who mom’s favorite was.
November 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
When you unintentionally inherit your little furball brother. We both know who mom’s favorite was.
This is a massive hit for rep in 2026 if a serious amount of new LGBTQ characters aren’t introduced.
41% of LGBTQ+ TV characters not returning in 2026, according to GLAAD's latest Where We Are on TV report newsisout.com/2025/11/41-o...
41% of LGBTQ+ TV characters not returning in 2026, according to GLAAD’s latest "Where We Are on TV" report - News Is Out
GLAAD’s latest Where We Are on TV report shows a 4% rise in LGBTQ+ characters this year, but 41% won’t return in 2026, signaling major losses in queer representation.
newsisout.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is a massive hit for rep in 2026 if a serious amount of new LGBTQ characters aren’t introduced.
Save your mom’s voicemails. Just do it.
November 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Save your mom’s voicemails. Just do it.
I lost my mom a couple days ago. Your Halloween costumes are bringing me a little joy today. Please share them with me in replies.
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I lost my mom a couple days ago. Your Halloween costumes are bringing me a little joy today. Please share them with me in replies.
This lineup of guests is incredible. I’m honored to be moderating this event and helping share these stories.
Join us on 10/28 for We Were Here, a live virtual celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month. Featuring Mark Segal, Martha Shelley, Robert Emery, Victor Salvo and Carter Cavazos — voices preserving our shared queer history. Click the link & sign up for email reminders. newsisout.com/2025/10/save...
Save the date: News is Out to host "We Were Here" virtual event for LGBTQ+ History Month - News Is Out
Join us October 28 for We Were Here, a live virtual event celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, presented by News is Out and hosted by Dana Piccoli. This special program brings together history makers and...
newsisout.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This lineup of guests is incredible. I’m honored to be moderating this event and helping share these stories.
Finally some good freaking news!!!
Wedding bells are ringing! 💍 Jamie Babbit to direct “Red, White & Royal Blue” sequel for Amazon MGM Studios newsisout.com/2025/10/jami...
Jamie Babbit to direct "Red, White & Royal Blue" sequel for Amazon MGM Studios - News Is Out
Jamie Babbit will direct Red, White & Royal Wedding, the sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue, continuing the hit queer love story for Amazon MGM Studios.
newsisout.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Finally some good freaking news!!!
Art Smith is doing great work, archiving beloved queer bars of yesteryear.
What started as a Facebook thread is now an archive of nearly 5,500 gay bar logos. Read how Art Smith is preserving queer nightlife memory → newsisout.com/2025/10/gaybarchives-keeps-our-history-on-the-record-and-our-memories-alive/34721/
GayBarchives keeps our history on the record — and our memories alive - News Is Out
Art Smith’s GayBarchives project is preserving the history of LGBTQ+ bars worldwide, keeping the stories and spaces that built queer community alive.
newsisout.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Art Smith is doing great work, archiving beloved queer bars of yesteryear.
Thank you, Miss Major for lighting the way. We’ve lost a true legend.
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Thank you, Miss Major for lighting the way. We’ve lost a true legend.
I have a couple questions
October 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have a couple questions
While totally different shows, Orange is the New Black and Boots share a vibe. Lots of the same heart and ensemble energy.
October 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
While totally different shows, Orange is the New Black and Boots share a vibe. Lots of the same heart and ensemble energy.
I try to rarely ask for $ but if queer media has made an impact on your life, consider supporting.
Local LGBTQ+ Media Day might be over, but you can still support queer media any day of the year right here: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf...
LGBTQ+ Local Journalism Fund
By Local Media Foundation
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October 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I try to rarely ask for $ but if queer media has made an impact on your life, consider supporting.
Reposted by Dana Piccoli
📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. Support queer journalism with one tax-deductible donation: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf.... Let’s keep our stories alive! #LGBTQMediaDay
LGBTQ+ Local Journalism Fund
By Local Media Foundation
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October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. Support queer journalism with one tax-deductible donation: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf.... Let’s keep our stories alive! #LGBTQMediaDay
Twelve people and a chicken is apparently a wasteland.
October 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Twelve people and a chicken is apparently a wasteland.
Dear god that is powerfully upsetting imagery.
Workers began tearing up the rainbow-colored pavers Oct. 5, two days after the city learned it had lost its appeal against the Florida Department of Transportation's removal order. The crosswalk, installed in 2018, was intended to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Florida removes Miami Beach rainbow crosswalk after city loses appeal - Watermark Out News
The Florida Department of Transportation has removed a rainbow-colored crosswalk in Miami Beach after a statewide ban on asphalt art.
watermarkonline.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Dear god that is powerfully upsetting imagery.
Today’s the day! Got $5, $10? Considering supporting queer media at a time where authentic, community-driven voices are so vital.
📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. Support queer journalism with one tax-deductible donation: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf.... Let’s keep our stories alive! #LGBTQMediaDay
LGBTQ+ Local Journalism Fund
By Local Media Foundation
givebutter.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today’s the day! Got $5, $10? Considering supporting queer media at a time where authentic, community-driven voices are so vital.
Conversation therapy is monstrous. It doesn’t work and only causes harm. People who were subjected to conversation therapy are 2x as likely to report having attempted suicide.
October 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Conversation therapy is monstrous. It doesn’t work and only causes harm. People who were subjected to conversation therapy are 2x as likely to report having attempted suicide.
In light of what seems likely, SCOTUS ruling to allow conversion therapy, this is an important primer of what we’re facing.
From the @washblade.bsky.social - LGBTQ rights on the line: What to watch as Supreme Court’s new term begins www.washingtonblade.com/2025/10/07/l...
LGBTQ rights on the line: What to watch as Supreme Court’s new term begins
The Supreme Court will hear cases shaping transgender sports participation and conversion therapy, with major LGBTQ rights implications.
www.washingtonblade.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In light of what seems likely, SCOTUS ruling to allow conversion therapy, this is an important primer of what we’re facing.
Times are tough, I know. If you find queer media valuable and can spare a couple bucks, you can make a difference.
It’s here! 🏳️🌈
Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is Oct. 8—this week!
Support queer journalism that keeps our communities informed
and visible: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf...
#LGBTQMediaDay #LGBTQHistoryMonth
Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is Oct. 8—this week!
Support queer journalism that keeps our communities informed
and visible: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf...
#LGBTQMediaDay #LGBTQHistoryMonth
October 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Times are tough, I know. If you find queer media valuable and can spare a couple bucks, you can make a difference.
Between this and the little ghost library, this pretty much sums up Portland. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMhXpBpH/
#artisan #coffee #portland
TikTok video by Jenna LaMere
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October 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Between this and the little ghost library, this pretty much sums up Portland. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMhXpBpH/
I’m seeing a lot of bots responding to Portland posts on Insta. The Oregonian did a segment on 24 hours outside the ICE facility and so many of the responses were “try going at night” It was 24 hours of coverage. Clearly the dark and time stamps indicate nighttime.
October 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I’m seeing a lot of bots responding to Portland posts on Insta. The Oregonian did a segment on 24 hours outside the ICE facility and so many of the responses were “try going at night” It was 24 hours of coverage. Clearly the dark and time stamps indicate nighttime.
I was bombarded by bubbles by this maniac in Portland.
October 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I was bombarded by bubbles by this maniac in Portland.