What the AIDS crisis stole from Black gay men
On World AIDS Day, a long-term survivor recounts the terror, the beauty, and the community that saved him — and why honest and informed conversations must begin now in Black communities.
December 1, 2025
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The lesbian tool
Two women left behind a garden cultivator as part of an estate sale, and a quiet testament to queer endurance. Decades later, Scott Terry reflects, their legacy still digs deep.
November 17, 2025
Mutual aid saved my life. Now, I’m paying it forward
The community stepped in when the system failed Gabrielle Inès Souza. She reflects on how leading The Okra Project returns that care to others.
November 10, 2025
Dancing without the drink, how queer sobriety became a revolution of joy
Opinion: LGBTQ+ nightlife doesn’t have to mean excess. Gay & Sober’s global movement proves that recovery can look — and feel — like liberation.
November 3, 2025
Queer survival in Mississippi and the bars that saved us
On Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, gay bars weren’t just nightlife but sanctuaries where queer Southeners risked everything to exist, to dance, and to be seen, writes Mark Burr.
October 27, 2025
I survived conversion therapy. Now it's coming back in softer words
Opinion: It’s not called "conversion therapy" anymore, but the message is the same: change or disappear. The Trevor Project’s latest findings reveal that behind the rebrand, the harm is only growing, argues Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez.
October 21, 2025
Teaching tolerance isn't indoctrination. It's protection
Opinion: In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the justices gave bigotry a permission slip and ruled that parents can “opt out” of LGBTQ-inclusive lessons, further diminishing lessons and practices on inclusivity in civic society, argues Darek M. Ciszek.
October 20, 2025
From purity rings to 'Don’t Say Gay,' the right’s war on sex ed never ended
Opinion: When federal grants depend on erasing LGBTQ+ people from classrooms, it’s not education — it’s censorship dressed up as morality, argues Emma Cieslik.
October 13, 2025
Coming out wasn't losing my faith—I was living it
On National Coming Out Day, Shelley Washington reflects on coming out, stepping into the light, and discovering that what was waiting for her the most was grace.
October 11, 2025
Walking the tightrope: Being a queer therapist in a system built to erase us
Opinion: When therapy honors chosen family, queer joy, and resilience, it does more than heal—it resists, argues Whitney Coulson.
October 6, 2025
No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections
Opinion: Democrats don’t lose by supporting trans rights. They lose when they fail to speak up, argues LPAC’s Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza.
September 23, 2025
The blueprint to beat extremism starts local
Anti-LGBTQ+ extremists aren’t just shouting on TV — they’re quietly building power in school boards and statehouses. To fight back, we need strategy, not just outrage.
September 21, 2025
Erasing our rainbow crosswalks in places like Key West erases us, too
Opinion: These symbols remind us that visibility is not merely a privilege; it is an essential right for all who walk these streets, argues Henry Kurkowski.
September 16, 2025
The geography of longing
In a world shaped by vast landscapes and emotional distances, queer youth navigate a profound longing for connection; yet, as Matt Lifson writes in this personal essay, the very lifelines that once nurtured dreams and identities now face erasure, leaving hope hanging in delicate balance.
September 14, 2025
The Wall Street Journal owes trans people an apology
Opinion: In a nation increasingly divided, the shooting of Charlie Kirk serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by hateful rhetoric, revealing how easily misinformation can distort truth and target marginalized communities, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.
September 13, 2025
Navigating my queer identity through the lens of 80s group the B-52s
As the B-52s embark on what could be their final tour this September, Pete Crighton reflects on the impact the group had on him, reminding us that through every challenge, we can dazzle the world with our authentic selves and celebrate our differences.
September 11, 2025
How Elizabeth II taught a Black trans woman to survive in the Trump era
Opinion: The legacies of royal women—from Queen Elizabeth II's stoicism to Queen Elizabeth I’s defiance—remind us of our ability to rise, reclaim our narratives, and inspire change in a world desperate for resilience and hope, argues Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.
September 8, 2025
It's time to stop watching and do something
Opinion: In a time of rising adversity, we must unite to reclaim the torch and remind our community that LGBTQ+ liberation for all is a shared legacy.
September 7, 2025
Breaking barriers: The emergence of T4T partnerships
Opinion: The relationship landscape is shifting dramatically, with a growing number of trans individuals finding solace and empowerment in T4T relationships, writes Taimi's Edward Reese
September 4, 2025
Still scared to be seen, what 15 years of being out hasn't changed
Every disclosure brings a rush of anxiety, reflects Dr. Kyle Elliott. And after 15 years of being out, the fear of coming out still lingers.
September 1, 2025
Fighting for LGBTQ+ youth: The cases challenging conversion therapy bans
Opinion: As the Supreme Court prepares to hear Chiles v. Salazar, the stakes soar for LGBTQ+ youth, facing increased risks amid a backdrop of societal upheaval, argues Jason Van Ness.
August 29, 2025