Our Lives Magazine

There is a phenomenon in Madison where a whole fellowship of clergy have consistently shown up to hearings in the Capitol, for years, to testify against bills that dehumanize the LGBTQ+ community. There were the bills to deny preferred pronouns and names, the bills to ban birth record changes, and the bills to deny trans athletes opportunities to compete.

READ MORE: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/who-will-stand-in-the-gap/

Enter to win free tickets to Brandy Clark's June 22nd show at the Argo, Whitefish Bay.

ENTER HERE: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/ticket-giveaway-brandy-clark-at-the-argo

Whether it’s flipping a pinball machine, lacing up skates, scaling a wall, or lining up a shot at the pool table, these meetups offer recreation, connection, visibility, and the quiet power of showing up as yourself in spaces shaped by care, intention, and belonging.

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Pride is everywhere in Wisconsin. 🌈 This list is just the start. Help us fill in the gaps by sharing the Pride events we missed in the comments!

Spreitzer, a Democrat from Beloit, is seeking a second term in the Wisconsin Senate after first winning the seat in 2022. The 15th District includes most of Rock County as well as the Whitewater area in Walworth and Jefferson counties.

READ HERE: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/sen-mark-spreitzer-launches-re-election-campaign-secures-spot-on-november/

After leaving Wisconsin for life on the coasts, Mike Zupke found himself pulled back home. Now he brews up hospitality in every punny and personal beer at Commerce Street Brewery Hotel.

READ HERE: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/hop-ward-bound

Wisconsin authorities arrested an Appleton man Monday after he allegedly removed a Pride flag from the Outagamie County Courthouse and poured gasoline on it in an apparent attempt to burn it. Steven William Paltzer was taken into custody and booked pending charges.

READ MORE: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/attempted-pride-flag-burning-at-outagamie-county-courthouse-leads-to-arrest/

The Pride flag flies once again above the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Today, Governor Tony Evers raised the Pride flag in a tradition that has become both a celebration and a statement: LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites belong, our lives matter, and our communities are woven into the fabric of this state.

As Pride Month begins, the flag stands as a visible reminder of the generations who fought for recognition, the people still fighting for equality today, and the joy, resilience and strength that define our community.

From small towns to big cities, from those who came before us to those just beginning their journey, Pride belongs to all of us.

FULL GALLERY: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/galleries/gallery/pride-flag-raising-at-the-state-capitol

Democratic candidate Dylan Helmenstine has collected more than 2,700 nomination signatures, surpassing the threshold required to secure a place on the ballot for Wisconsin State Treasurer. He is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2026 race. The primary will be August 11.

READ MORE: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/lgbtq-state-treasurer-candidate-dylan-helmenstine-tops-signature-threshold-early/

PrideFest celebrates 30 years at Milwaukee's lakefront this weekend. Here's everything you need to know before heading to Henry Maier Festival Park.

READ HERE: https://ourliveswisconsin.com/article/your-guide-to-pridefest-2026-what-to-see-do-and-know-before-you-go/