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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The importance of finding queer belonging in America's historic sites

In an evolving narrative of America’s past, landmark sites have the potential to celebrate the rich tapestry of queer stories.

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.

First, do no harm—unless you're intersex or trans

Opinion: In a landscape of shifting policies, vulnerable adolescents find themselves caught in a web of uncertainty.

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.

The UK’s 'Equality' ruling has put trans lives on trial

Not A Phase's Dee Humphreys on the recent ruling, fear and uncertainty, and how the community is rallying support from across the country.

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.

'The Francis Effect': What Pope Francis did, and couldn’t do, for the LGBTQ+ community

Opinion: Pope Francis's journey with the LGBTQ+ community embodies a tale of hope and complexity, punctuated by moments of compassion.

Pope Francis changed the conversation on LGBTQ+ Catholics—will the next Pontiff hit mute?

Opinion: Pope Francis's lasting legacy is his transformative embrace of LGBTQ+ Catholics, which ignited hope for inclusion in the Church.

From Roe to woes, the days SCOTUS hit 'undo' on half a century of progress

Opinion: The Supreme Court's recent decisions have stripped away rights for marginalized citizens. How can we fight back against a government that works against us and keeps us down?

'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.

We’re the biggest queer group you never see—it’s time we changed that

Opinion: As the Trump administration rolls back protections for LGBTQ+ Americans, bisexuals are needed in the queer community now more than ever.

It takes a village to raise a child, but what if the village votes red?

In a small Connecticut town, a single mother grapples with the tension between her vibrant identity and a society that often contradicts it.