The History of the Pride Parade: From Stonewall to Today

The History of the Pride Parade: From Stonewall to Today

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  Each June, cities around the world burst into color as millions of people march, dance, and celebrate under rainbow banners. But Pride parades didn’t start as festivals—they began as...
Why Pride Month Matters

Why Pride Month Matters

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  Every June, rainbows unfurl across city streets, social-media feeds, and storefronts everywhere. But Pride Month is far more than a colorful calendar moment—it’s a powerful reminder of where we’ve...
Social Media Is Still Unsafe for LGBTQ+ Users

Social Media Is Still Unsafe for LGBTQ+ Users

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  The internet was supposed to be a place where LGBTQ+ people could connect, express themselves freely, and build chosen family when the world outside felt unsafe. But GLAAD’s latest...
Transphobia and Homophobia: Naming the Harm, Reclaiming Our Power

Transphobia and Homophobia: Naming the Harm, Reclaiming Our Power

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  For all the progress we’ve made, transphobia and homophobia still thrive in the shadows — and in plain sight. They show up in the jokes people think are harmless.In laws...
Neurodivergent and Queer

Neurodivergent and Queer

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  🧠🌈 Navigating Life at the Intersection of Two Beautiful Spectrums Some of us don’t just live outside the box — we were never meant to fit in it.Being both...
Navigating Multiple Queer Labels

Navigating Multiple Queer Labels

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  If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can I be pansexual and demisexual?” or “Is it valid to identify as both bisexual and queer?” — you're not alone. The truth is, queer...
🌈 What Does “Queer” Really Mean?

🌈 What Does “Queer” Really Mean?

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  For many, the word “queer” brings up mixed feelings. For some, it's a source of pride. For others, pain. So what does it mean to call yourself queer today? And...
The Supreme Court Lets the Trans Military Ban Take Effect

The Supreme Court Lets the Trans Military Ban Take Effect

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  On May 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a deeply controversial policy to quietly return: the ban on most transgender people serving in the military. Without a hearing...
Why Trans Representation in Media Matters

Why Trans Representation in Media Matters

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  Representation is powerful. The stories we see — and how they’re told — shape the way we view the world, and the people in it. For transgender individuals, especially...
Queer Joy Is Revolutionary: Why Celebrating Happiness Is a Radical Act

Queer Joy Is Revolutionary: Why Celebrating Happiness Is a Radical Act

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  When people think about LGBTQ+ stories, they often picture struggle: fighting for rights, facing discrimination, surviving loss. But there’s another side to our community that’s just as real —...
Understanding Asexuality: What It Is & Why It Deserves Visibility

Understanding Asexuality: What It Is & Why It Deserves Visibility

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  Asexuality is one of the least understood — and most misrepresented — identities on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. But it’s also one of the most powerful reminders that there’s no...
Misgendering: What It Is, Why It Hurts & How to Do Better

Misgendering: What It Is, Why It Hurts & How to Do Better

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  Language shapes how we see the world — and how the world sees us. For transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people, being addressed correctly isn’t just a matter of etiquette....