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Read the latest opinion pieces from political leaders, activists, and everyday queer people who want to express themselves in the leading publication for LGBTQ+ news and politics. Discover what people from our community have to say about issues and topics that touch the lives of the LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Find the voices of the people shaping our queer world right here.

Chronic but not powerless, why your estate plan deserves a seat at the doctor's office

Opinion: In a world where chronic illnesses complicate life’s demands, navigating health and financial wellness becomes crucial.

How a parade invite became a fight for LGBTQ+ visibility in Appalachia

Amidst the vibrant traditions of the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, a storm brews as Mr. Gay West Virginia United States faces fierce backlash for simply existing.

Coming out to my religious parents was terrifying. I never expected a miracle

After a year of rehearsing and trepidation, a writer revealed their truth to their deeply religious parents in a Wisconsin restaurant, sparking a tumultuous journey of love, loss, and an unexpected miracle that would forever alter our fragile family dynamic.

What queer parenthood taught me about grief and grace


In a world where societal norms often dictate the terms of parenthood, one writer's journey through queer family building reveals profound lessons in grief and resilience, as they navigate the complex tapestry of modern parenthood, intertwining love and loss.

Jim Obergefell: 10 years after my Supreme Court win, marriage equality is under attack

Opinion: "When activists fought for the queer community in years past, existing rights were not at risk. Our community had nothing to lose. We could only gain rights that society and laws had long denied us. In 2025, we stand to lose the rights we have achieved," argues Jim Obergefell.

When they silence our science: The LGBTQ+ research purge & why it matters

Opinion: Research on trauma recovery for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence was silenced, impacting care, silencing experiences, and threatening future research.

In the wake of Kerrville, how so-called Christian Mike Johnson is leading a satanic cycle of suffering

Opinion: With huge cuts to NOAA, climate initiatives, Medicaid, and rural hospitals, those in harm's way of nature’s fury have little hope, writes John Casey.

40 years later, the hope and the hurt of 'St. Elmo’s Fire'

Opinion: Times were tough for me back then. So I made things up around the film’s characters Alec and Kevin, writes John Casey.

How, under Donald Trump, we are increasingly becoming unapologetically unapologetic

Opinion: The Chrisleys, Andrew Cuomo, Mike Lee, and others spell the death of redemption in the Trump era, writes John Casey.

As Pride Month ends, remember that Pride is about truth

Opinion: "Journalism — especially trans-led justice-centered journalism — is not just important right now; it’s essential. Our stories are shields. Our voices are weapons. And telling the truth is how we fight back," writes Imara Jones.

Here's what Zohran Mamdani's win in NYC really means for Democrats, and it's not swinging wildly to the left

Opinion: Mamdami looked to the future and brought boldness and a sense of urgency to the race, which is what the rest of the party needs to do, writes John Casey.

Kevin Spacey's arrogant comeback is a gut-punch for survivors like me

Opinion: Spacey screams ‘witch hunt,’ grossly comparing himself to the blacklisted actors of the 1950s, writes John Casey.

Life every decision he’s made in his life, Trump deciding to bomb Iran didn’t work

Opinion: The confluence of Trump’s ignorance and arrogance, and the danger of an unpredictable Iran, is chilling, writes John Casey.

How dark will our skies be on July 4, 2026?

Opinion: Could this be our last Fourth of July celebrating what's left of a true democracy? writes John Casey.

Revenge of Transportation head Sean Duffy, wronged by a lesbian and a gay man: banning rainbow crosswalks

Opinion: Under the guise of fighting "road hazards," Trump and his administration want to make LGBTQ+ people into roadkill, writes John Casey.

Andrew Sullivan represents everything wrong with the gay rights movement

Cultural critic Marcie Bianco excavates Sullivan's anti-trans, anti-left assertions in The New York Times that people are being forced to transition to erase gay people and that the Progress Flag excludes anyone not on the far left.

This Pride Month and after, balance taking action with spreading queer joy

"Let us march to show that we are still here, and we are still happily queer, " writes The Advocate's editor in chief.

Pride is a protest—so why aren’t we fighting like it?

Opinion: As anti-LGBTQ+ laws proliferate and the Supreme Court delivers setbacks, two determined political action committees are rallying communities to reclaim power and dismantle the bigotry threatening the very fabric of equality.

Harvey Milk is an icon. Pete Hegseth is an idiot

Opinion: You can take his name off a ship, but Milk is still far more of a "warrior" than the petty Pete Hegseth, writes John Casey.

After 10 years of marriage equality, the fight continues for LGBTQ+ rights

Opinion: "Today, we are seeing a massive attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Since 2022, an astounding 1,903 bills aimed at restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people have been introduced – at least one in each of our 50 state legislatures. 220 have become law in 27 states," writes Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings.