Nico Lang
Story Editor
nico.lang@vice.comNico Lang is an award-winning LGBTQ+ news reporter and an editor at VICE and Xtra magazine. You can read their work in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Time, The Guardian, BuzzFeed, Jezebel, Them, The Washington Post, HuffPost, The Daily Beast, The Advocate, Out, and the L.A. Times.
LGBTQ
What Happens When Marriage Equality Is Repealed? Bermuda Is Already Living It
Bermuda’s example shows that LGBTQ equality cannot be taken for granted, even within battles we think we’ve won.
Nico Lang
6.30.22
LGBTQ
This Florida High School Student Wasn’t Allowed to Say Gay in His Graduation Speech
“It's been absolutely awful. This is my last week of high school, and I haven't thought about that fact once," said Zander Moricz.
Nico Lang
5.20.22
LGBTQ
This Mom Started Her Own Church to Support Her Trans Son
Tiffany Holloway formed the Church of Prismatic Light to fight back against political attacks on LGBTQ youth—including her own family.
Nico Lang
5.11.22
Art
A New Basquiat Exhibit Brings You Inside a Legendary NYC VIP Room
The 15,000-square-foot show features a replica of the Michael Todd Room at The Palladium, including the artist's original murals.
Nico Lang
5.9.22
LGBTQ
The Repeal of Roe v. Wade Is a Direct Threat to Gay Marriage
Marriage equality plaintiff Jim Obergefell tells VICE that LGBTQ rights could be next if the Supreme Court repeals Roe.
Nico Lang
5.5.22
LGBTQ
LGBTQ Orgs Are Suing the Trump Administration To Protect Trans Health Care
“We should not fear that if we walk in the door that we’re going to be laughed at or we’re not going to be able to see a doctor simply because of who we are.”
Nico Lang
7.8.20
LGBTQ
Major LGBTQ Orgs Across the US Are Waking Up to Racial Justice
“It is critical that LGBTQ organizations do not think the quest for LGBTQ equality is separate, distinct, and devoid of the quest for racial justice. If I'm not free as a Black man, I cannot be free as a gay man.”
Nico Lang
7.1.20
LGBTQ
How to Find an Incarcerated LGBTQ Pen Pal—and Why You Should
For people in prison, receiving letters helps remind them of their inherent value while locked in a system that can be especially dehumanizing for those who are LGBTQ.
Nico Lang
6.17.20
identity-rights
Black Trans People Need Critical Support and Care Right Now—And Forever
Thousands are demanding justice for Black trans murder victims including Riah Milton, Dominique Fells, and Tony McDade. They are also calling for an end to the abuse and endangerment of Black trans people, full stop.
Nico Lang
6.15.20
immigration
They Fled Persecution for Being Queer. Now They've Been Separated by ICE
Yanelkys and Dayana came to the US seeking asylum. Now one of them is stuck in ICE custody.
Nico Lang
6.12.20
body
Police Tactics Are Putting Protesters at Higher COVID Transmission Risk
Cops are forgoing masks and other PPE, and violating protesters' boundaries by pulling masks down, forcing them into crowded spaces, and more.
Nico Lang
6.11.20
LGBTQ
How Pride Evolved From an Anti-Police Action to a Brand Sponsored Parade
Using San Francisco Pride as a case study, a new exhibition from the GLBT Historical Society examines how Pride became mainstream.
Nico Lang
6.8.20
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