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Live Out Loud's 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala honors LGBTQ+ current and rising leaders

Live Out Loud’s 24th Annual Trailblazers Gala brought together stars, students, and changemakers for an unforgettable night of visibility, celebration, and community, honoring trailblazers who are shaping a more inclusive future.

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.

Pope Leo XIV: Can the new 'lion' of Rome roar for the marginalized?

Opinion: As the dawn of a new papacy begins, Pope Leo XIV stands at the crossroads of history and hope. Will this lion embrace his legacy as a champion of justice and compassion?

Too much mascara, too little support: How to come out as trans in the workplace

Your Lovable Trans Auntie on surviving cubicles, colleagues, and casual transphobia, all while wearing stilettos high enough to survive and thrive above it.

Loud, proud, and persistently fabulous: The art of resistance in Trump's transphobic era

As Trump "celebrates" 100 days since his inauguration, it is also a reminder of the need to show up and counter the hate, fear, and violence.

How one woman allegedly became the first female pope

Amidst the rich tapestry of papal history, Pope Joan's enigmatic figure and legend defy time, igniting conversations on gender, power, and the enduring quest for inclusivity within an all-male hierarchy.

When exes blossom in Spring—and how to nip them in the bud

As daffodils pop and DMs ping, Your Lovable Trans Auntie picks up the flirty, foolproof guide to spotting recycled romance—and pruning it before it overshadows your springtime bloom.

'Protect the Dolls,' they said—so why was I yet at another trans memorial?

Join Your Lovable Trans Auntie in honoring a trans youth's memory and standing up for all trans and queer youths. Protect the dolls, forever and always.

Does 'grow up' expire? The trans case for skipping adulthood's fine print

After watching Younger, I realized my transitioning is also about healing the younger self hiding away.

Your Lovable Trans Auntie asks, "Where do we go from here?"

Trans Day of Visibility 2025 felt like a heartfelt wave of connection. But keeping the flow moving is equally essential for lasting change.

This trans chaplain reminds us that visibility is more than presence. It’s power.

Rev. Caroline Morrison reveals the profound intertwining of duty, faith, and self-acceptance.

Ask Auntie: Reflecting on my trans journey toward visibility

Your Lovable Trans Auntie shares her evolution from hidden fears to unapologetic pride ahead of Trans Day of Visibility.

How to embrace your true identity: Auntie's tips on disclosure

Auntie's advice and guide to disclosing your true self

Ask Auntie: To pass or not to pass? The trans tightrope we walk

Grab a martini, darling. Let’s talk about it.

Ask Auntie: Outing your MAGA trade–is it ever okay?

Is it ever okay to out them, or does that cross a boundary? Advice from your Lovable Trans Auntie.

Creating Change Conference 2025: A look back at a movement in motion

The annual National LGBTQ Task Force's conference in Las Vegas was a transformative week of activism, education, and connection

Ask Auntie: Trans folks built this community. Why are we still locked out?

In the wake of the gruesome murder of Sam Nordquist, with one of the perpetrators identified as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, your Lovable Trans Auntie unpacks the trans bias within the LGBTQ+ community.

Ask Auntie: Should I break up with my partner who watches OnlyFans during sex?

When it comes to love and love-making, you have to figure out if it's worth competing for attention during intimate moments, suggests your Lovable Trans Auntie.

This author is audacious, unapologetic, and ready to take up space

From academia to social media, Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins is a testament to visibility and self-love.

Here's what to give your valentine this year, according to your Lovable Trans Auntie

Need some last-minute Valentine's Day gift ideas? Whether indulging in romance, friendship, or self-love, you something that make your heart race.