Published inPrism & PenWhat ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Teaches Us about Queer Bullying and InjusticeWe queer people must empower ourselves by challenging toxic conservative politics, misinformation, and hostility.Mar 84Mar 84
Published inPrism & PenDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Essential for a Civil SocietyMy former workplace thrives thanks to the contributions of LGBTQ+ employees in an environment free from bias.Feb 64Feb 64
Published inPrism & PenAn Inauguration Prayer Affirmed My Values of Mercy, Grace, and DignityBishop Marianne Budde’s prayer for mercy unearthed buried emotions that challenged me spiritually.Jan 261Jan 261
Published inPrism & PenAn Older Gay Couple’s Unswerving 57 Years of LoveLove is giving a cow enough space to keep it happy, along with many other considerations.Jan 214Jan 214
Published inPrism & PenNow Is the Time for ‘Dirt Road Queers’ to Resist ConstructivelyFinding strength in the resilience and presence of the rural LGBTQ+ communityJan 86Jan 86
Published inPrism & PenThe Weight I Carried for Years in Not Telling Family that I Was GayAligning my inner and outer selves to reconcile an unspoken chapter of my life.Dec 28, 20245Dec 28, 20245
Published inPrism & PenAs a Gay Man, I Was Banned from Family Christmas. Now We Host It.How two envelopes and unexpected kindness made me feel truly part of the family.Dec 18, 20244Dec 18, 20244
The words of an obituary highlight the importance of respect and acceptance.Life’s most profound revelations of fear and love come after a life of silence.Dec 17, 20241Dec 17, 20241
The best years of your life, and you need to go out and live them.No matter what age you are, you are at the threshold of living the best years of your life.Dec 3, 20241Dec 3, 20241
The challenges of queerly navigating the holidaysLike it or not, the holidays have arrived. Like the tapping of the ceremonial first keg at Octoberfest, Mirriah Carey belts out “All I Want…Nov 20, 20241Nov 20, 20241
