IN THE NEWS:
Spencer Macnaughton is about to launch an investigative LGBTQ news publication. The pool and gym at Mercedes House are his “second home.” This is Spencer’s West Side Story.
A feature by W42ST highlights Spencer’s journey from working in mainstream media to founding Uncloseted Media. Read more
Uncloseted Media's Growing Presence in LGBTQ+ News
Axios explores Uncloseted Media’s role in reshaping LGBTQ news and visibility. As we continue to address issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community with depth and authenticity, Axios spotlights our journey, our growth, and our commitment to building a more inclusive media landscape. Read more
Uncloseted Media and Gay Times Announce Strategic Partnership
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Gay Times, a leading LGBTQ+ publication. This collaboration brings together our shared commitment to empowering LGBTQ+ voices globally, aiming to increase representation and provide compelling content to a broader audience. Together, we’re fostering a diverse media platform that celebrates the spectrum of queer experiences. Discover the partnership.
Uncloseted Media in the Globe and Mail
Amid rising anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the U.S., Spencer talks about his mission to produce in-depth, objective journalism that raises awareness beyond the LGBTQ community. He emphasizes the urgency of countering hate through informed reporting, seeking to create safer environments for LGBTQ individuals globally. Read more.
Spencer Macanaughton Discusses Project 2025 Implications on MSNBC
Spencer joins Ayman Mohyeldin alongside Chase Strangio to discuss the implications of Project 2025 and Uncloseted’s coverage before the 2024 Presidential election. View more.
The University of Toledo Discusses our piece on trans attack ads.
Dr. Jami Taylor, a professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, discusses the president-elect's strategy of mobilizing social conservatives with anti-trans campaign advertisements. Read more here.
Our Partnerships:
Collaborative journalism is important to us, which is why we partner with publications across the U.S. Check out our collaborative works below:
Fierce Healthcare: 'I'm another statistic. I feel let down': How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many
The Nation: Project 2025 Is Coming After LGBTQ Americans
Votebeat: Inside the ‘nightmarish’ process many transgender Americans go through to vote
The Stranger: James Cantor Is an Expert Witness Against Gender Affirming Healthcare. He’s Never Treated a Trans Kid - The Stranger
Queer Kentucky: The Heartbreaking Oversight in Conversion Therapy Bans - Queer Kentucky
Them: 6 LGBTQ+ Kids Respond to Trump's Executive Orders Attacking Trans Youth
The Oregonian: People with autism are more likely to identify as asexual. Why?
The Emancipator: The HIV crisis people aren’t talking about: Why Black women are 10 times more at risk - The Emancipator
The Oregonian: How Riley Gaines became the right’s darling on anti-trans issues in sports: Analysis - oregonlive.com
Queer Kentucky: Why the Far-Right Chose Riley Gaines for the Trans Sports Debate - Queer Kentucky