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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.

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How queer men can find quiet strength in blustering moments

In a world dominated by the Strong Man archetype, how can queer men redefine masculinity and find true strength within themselves?

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Joe Biden, the human being, showed he was a loving father first by pardoning his son

“Throughout my life, my father was the perfect role model, and when Joe pardoned Hunter, I found another one,” writes John Casey.

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Hollywood must do better on HIV representation

This World AIDS Day, the entertainment industry can commit to fighting stigma by creating realistic representations of people living with HIV.

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Decades of progress, uniting to fight HIV/AIDS

Reflecting on her work in HIV/AIDS prevention, Congresswoman Barbara Lee writes on how the fight is not yet over.

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How Prim 'N Poppin' is providing beauty and activism in a conservative America

In the summer of 2019, amidst a changing political landscape, two beauty professionals embark on a journey to challenge societal norms through their art.

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​The confessions of a retired gas-lighter

Coming out in the 21st century is hard not because of others, but because of our own struggle to accept ourselves, writes George del Junco.

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Being grateful for the L, the G, the B, the T, the Q, and the + this year

This Thanksgiving, let us give thanks for the most extraordinary gift of all: each other. When the world tries to dim our light, we shine brighter together, writes John Casey.

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Instead of reporting on actual news, the New York Times goes after trans people again

For trans people, the question isn’t “Are trans advocates being too loud and strident,” but “How am I going to survive the next four years under Trump?” Riki Wilchins says.

Tariffs are the new black—but can my wallet handle the trend?
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Tariffs are the new black—but can my wallet handle the trend?

The impact of trade wars could hit consumers hard, forcing us to rethink our spending habits

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Sarah McBride and the way we win

"As the first and only out transgender member of Congress, Sarah will be putting herself on the line every day in a way that’s never been done before," writes HRC's Jay Brown.

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Remembering queer lives lost to hate

Insufficient Memory sheds light on forgotten stories of LGBTQ+ individuals murdered.

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Congressional GOP begins assault on trans people and Rep. Sarah McBride as Democrats dither

While Democrats stumble defending the trans community, Republicans will be opportunistic in escalating their attacks, writes John Casey.


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JFK appointed the 'best and brightest,' as Trump nominates the buffonish, befuddled, and brain-wormed

If Trump’s election was the apocalypse, this week has been a never-ending April Fools, writes John Casey.

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Transgender beyond borders, what Western society could learn from global cultures

As America battles over gender identity, there’s something we’re overlooking: the world’s rich history of nonbinary identities that challenge the Western notion of "male" and "female."

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Is equality on the horizon for Thailand's transgender community?

Photographer Elizabeth Waterman captures the struggles and resilience of Thailand's Ladyboys, shedding light on their challenges and hopes for a better future.

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The tragedy of 4B: Scissoring out the patriarchy, but not scissoring each other

"The irony of 4B is that it doesn’t even scissor out the patriarchy because its logic continues to center it...", writes Marcie Bianco.

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Joe, Mika, and their ilk are endangering the lives of transgender human beings

Trans people are not a political issue, they are not responsible for Harris’s loss, and they are hurting now more than ever, John Casey writes.

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In this new age of Trump, who's hiding hate behind their smile?

Seeing friends, neighbors, and even supposed allies sip their cocktails, celebrate Donald Trump's victory, and call for ‘agreeing to disagree’ as trans existence is increasingly threatened? It’s a new kind of betrayal, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

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We elect presidents that reflect who we are, and in Trump, America proves to be inherently selfish

When considering a candidate, we have always voted for our self-interests and character too, one that matched how we felt about ourselves and what we aspire to be, writes John Casey.

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This was always going to be a generational fight for transgender people

The fight for rights is seldom straightforward; success does not come without setbacks. For trans people now, that is abundantly true. That fight is not over, writes Erin Reed.