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Why queer memory is not only vital in these troubled times–it's revolutionary

Opinion: In an era where queer identities face renewed threats, the lost histories of LGBTQ+ communities become beacons of resilience.

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Appreciate your sex—or else: The Supreme Court’s strange new commandment

In a stunning Supreme Court ruling, Tennessee's law mandating minors embrace their birth sex has ignited fierce debate over bodily autonomy, revealing a troubling intersection of religious zealotry and state power in the fight for individual rights across America.

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Cutting the cord on compassion, how one federal order cut lifelines to millions of LGBTQ+ youth

This decision by the Trump administration to abruptly end LGBTQ+ crisis support through 988 not only disregards empirical research but simultaneously silences the voices of countless vulnerable youth.

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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.

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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.

Chicago Illinois 50501 Protest for Trans Rights on the Federal Plaza
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

OPED author Janelle Perez alongside cuban flags at international day of workers in the Plaza de la Revolución havana cuba 2019
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Don't become the person your abuela warned you about

In a moment when empathy is essential, Miami's Cuban Americans face a moral crossroads: honor their refugee stories or risk becoming the very oppressors they once fled, turning a blind eye to the plight of today's immigrants seeking freedom.

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Read an excerpt from an upcoming book celebrating young trailblazers

Explore the transformative impact of LGBTQ+ education in schools, from student-led GSAs to openly out teachers paving the way for inclusivity.

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The high price of connection, why young women and queer patients pay in risks, not clicks

A powerful new study reveals the hidden toll of digital health access on young women and LGBTQ+ communities, exposing how economic strife and systemic prejudice transform connection into a perilous gamble for survival.

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Trading camo for couture, why I refuse to disappear in Trump’s America

In a world where camouflage becomes a symbol of conformity and safety, one man's journey from hiding to embracing his true self is a powerful reminder of the risks and rewards of authenticity.

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What queer workers are risking just to be themselves

Are LGBTQ+ workers still having to choose between safety and authenticity? A new study sheds light on the state of the workplace for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Washington DC WorldPride 2025 Trans Pride weekend ACLU Freedom to Be Monument Alex Cooper interviews people in attendance on the National Mall with US Capitol building in the background
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WorldPride isn't just a time to party but to protest in the defense of trans survival

Opinion: As the world turns its gaze toward Washington, D.C., for WorldPride, transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people are not just showing up to be seen but heard, demanding a future built on visibility, safety, and power.

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Why Pride's revolutionary spirit matters more now

Equalpride's CEO reflects on this Pride Month, reminding us that we march not only in celebration but in defiance, resilience, and remembrance of the riot that started it all.

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The best way to fight fascism? Throw a damn Pride parade

Recalling the spirit of Stonewall, guest writer Shaley Howard urges a return to the roots of the resistance.

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Regardless of corporate retreat from Pride, queer businesses are still here for LGBTQ+ communities

Opinion: "When our representation depends on a quarterly risk report to shareholders, we must recognize that we are line items in their marketing budgets, not living, breathing human beings deserving of dignity, visibility, and respect," writes David Lauterstein, CEO of Nasty Pig.

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Silence isn't a strategy: Why leaders must talk about depression before it talks back

When companies treat mental health like a side‑hustle secret, depression writes itself into the day‑to‑day agenda, loudly reminding leaders that silence carries the highest cost.

Your Lovable Trans Auntie Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière
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39 reasons I refuse to shrink: Joy and aging as my new act of rebellion

Your Lovable Trans Auntie is turning a year older! She explains why her 39th birthday candle burns brighter than the policies trying to extinguish us.

Reverend Serena Rice ordained pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church America New Jersey Synod alongside graduates in gowns throwing their caps in the air with overly enamel pin transgender flag in heart shape
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Holy Witness: What a pastor learned about God from her trans son's bravery

In a world increasingly defined by division, Rev. Serena Rice illuminates the transformative power of visibility for trans individuals.