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This Trans Woman’s Anger Trumps Her Fear during Pride
This Trans Woman’s Anger Trumps Her Fear during Pride
I’ve just found my voice and I refuse to let anyone erase it
Piddling Piddles
Jun 1
A Message for LGBTQ+ Christians This Pride Month
A Message for LGBTQ+ Christians This Pride Month
6 encouragements for queer Christians
Esther Spurrill-Jones
Jun 2
Suppression of Pride Is a Slippery Slope Toward Authoritarianism
Suppression of Pride Is a Slippery Slope Toward Authoritarianism
If we allow bullies, bigots, and MAGAts to intimidate us, they won’t stop until they rid themselves of us entirely
John Peyton Cooke
May 29
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The Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur at the Start of Pride Is NOT Important
The Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur at the Start of Pride Is NOT Important
Neither is his non-apology. He’s been enforcing the sentiment behind the slur since his papacy began. THAT’S what matters.
James Finn
Jun 7
Same-Sex Couples: How To Help Your Kids Understand (Hint: It’s Easy)
Same-Sex Couples: How To Help Your Kids Understand (Hint: It’s Easy)
As a parent of three, I’ve dealt with many difficult issues. This isn’t one of them.
Amy Kaufman Burk
Jun 7
The Biggest Scandal in Bridgerton: Why LGBTQ+ Representation Matters
The Biggest Scandal in Bridgerton: Why LGBTQ+ Representation Matters
When it comes to the period drama, LGBTQ+ fans are still waiting for more from the Shondaland show.
Luwa Adebanjo
Jun 7
I’m Traveling 1,700 Miles To See a Gay Man I Met Online
I’m Traveling 1,700 Miles To See a Gay Man I Met Online
Either I’ll regret this trip, or it will change my life forever
Scott Nuce
Jun 7
Should Straight People Be Allowed In Gay Clubs?
Should Straight People Be Allowed In Gay Clubs?
When our definitions of what a queer space looks like are so distinct and possibly contradictory, who should we prioritize?
Sam Cavalcanti
Jun 7
A Trans Woman’s Journey to Overcome Touch Aversion
A Trans Woman’s Journey to Overcome Touch Aversion
More than anything, I just want to be held
Piddling Piddles
Jun 6
The Last Moment with the Woman I Thought I’d Marry
The Last Moment with the Woman I Thought I’d Marry
When we parted ways that day I didn’t realize it would be a “goodbye forever”
Eleni Stephanides
Jun 6
Why I Can’t Bring Myself to Celebrate Pride This Year
Why I Can’t Bring Myself to Celebrate Pride This Year
On Pride, (un)happiness, and the limits of Queer acceptance
Kaylin Hamilton
Jun 6
The Medellan Conspiracy: Understanding (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
The Medellan Conspiracy: Understanding (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
Episode 72: The long-awaited revelation of why the Medellans were abandoned on Med’nor.
Grayson Bell
Jun 6
June 1, Biggest Best Pride Ever in Sonoma County, CA!
June 1, Biggest Best Pride Ever in Sonoma County, CA!
Reporting on ‘Heroes Sheroes and Queeroes’
Molly Martin
Jun 5
No, Candace Owens, Kristen Stewart Did Not Invent Gender Bending!
No, Candace Owens, Kristen Stewart Did Not Invent Gender Bending!
I see a whole lot of my younger self in Kristen Stewart.
Rand Bishop
Jun 5
Lost Boys and Fairies: A Masterpiece Of LGBTQ+ Television
Lost Boys and Fairies: A Masterpiece Of LGBTQ+ Television
A no-spoiler review of Lost Boys and Fairies: 5/5
Jonny Masters
Jun 5
Fake Pics, Real Lessons — Understanding from a Gay Past on Catfishing
Fake Pics, Real Lessons — Understanding from a Gay Past on Catfishing
The awkward stumbles of exploring one’s sexuality in the early internet age
Shaun Pezeshki
Jun 5
Here’s the Painful Colorado Pride Story I Couldn’t Share Last Year
Here’s the Painful Colorado Pride Story I Couldn’t Share Last Year
“We are watching you,” a group of masked anti-LGBTQ+ protesters chanted at us over the megaphone
Logan Silkwood
Jun 4
2 More Novels About Gay Men That *Everyone* Should Read
2 More Novels About Gay Men That *Everyone* Should Read
These novels about gay love in earlier times are deserving of a much wider readership.
John Peyton Cooke
Jun 4
Marched in My First Pride Parade: What a Freaky Fun Fearful Frolic!
Marched in My First Pride Parade: What a Freaky Fun Fearful Frolic!
I felt like a deer caught in the headlights for a moment and then remembered to smile and wave
Fay Wylde
Jun 4
The Medellan Conspiracy: Revelations (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
The Medellan Conspiracy: Revelations (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
Episode 71: The meaning behind “The Society of Sevens” name is revealed.
Grayson Bell
Jun 4
Straight from the Heart: My Journey into 2SLGBTQ+ Awareness
Straight from the Heart: My Journey into 2SLGBTQ+ Awareness
2SLGBTQ+ — Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.
Dinah Davis (She/Her)
Jun 3
Lesbian Olden Days: Two Films Take Us Back to the 80s and Earlier
Lesbian Olden Days: Two Films Take Us Back to the 80s and Earlier
When documentaries become part of the history they are recording
M. J. Carson
Jun 3
I Stand Up For Pride as a Woman Who Is Transgender!
I Stand Up For Pride as a Woman Who Is Transgender!
Every time I walk outside as me, I make my Pride statement.
Emma Holiday
Jun 3
Dear Church, I am NOT a “Gay Issue”
Dear Church, I am NOT a “Gay Issue”
Addressing the use of language by Allies in Church
Jonny Masters
Jun 3
Come Celebrate a Pride ‘Special Edition’ With Prism & Pen!
Come Celebrate a Pride ‘Special Edition’ With Prism & Pen!
Prism & Pen Weekly Digest — June 2, 2024
James Finn
Jun 2
Transphobes: No One Is Shoving Pride Month Down Your Throat
Transphobes: No One Is Shoving Pride Month Down Your Throat
I’ve been an ally all my life, but this year is different.
Amber Poe
Jun 2
My Act Up Days Show Me Queer Pride Can Look Both Backwards and Ahead
My Act Up Days Show Me Queer Pride Can Look Both Backwards and Ahead
Milk, Twinkies, and Pride
Jean Elizabeth Glass
Jun 2
Ultra-Conservative Idaho Slaps the Hurt on Anti-LGBTQ Bigotry!
Ultra-Conservative Idaho Slaps the Hurt on Anti-LGBTQ Bigotry!
Whether this judgment will act as a deterrent remains to be seen.
Rand Bishop
Jun 2
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