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

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

  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....
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💘 Queer Dating 101: What No One Tells You About Love, Labels & Navigating LGBTQ+ Relationships

💘 Queer Dating 101: What No One Tells You About Love, Labels & Navigating LGBTQ+ Relationships

  Queer dating is powerful.It’s emotional.It’s complicated.And it doesn’t always come with a roadmap. Unlike traditional heteronormative dating advice, LGBTQ+ folks often grow up without clear models of what healthy...
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The Struggles of Coming Out: Common Challenges and How to Navigate Them

The Struggles of Coming Out: Common Challenges and How to Navigate Them

  Coming out is often portrayed as a single moment — a dramatic declaration followed by instant relief or acceptance. But in reality, coming out is a journey. It’s deeply...
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What Does LGBTQ+ Mean to You? Understanding the Letters

What Does LGBTQ+ Mean to You? Understanding the Letters

  For many people, LGBTQ+ is more than a label — it’s a community, a lifeline, a revolution, a family. But what do those letters really stand for? And what’s...
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🖤💜 Celebrating Asexuality: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Show Up

🖤💜 Celebrating Asexuality: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Show Up

  Every April 6th, the world recognizes International Asexuality Day — a moment to uplift ace voices, educate about the asexual spectrum, and celebrate all the ways humans experience (and don’t...
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Tagged: Awareness Days
Day of Silence, Day of Power

Day of Silence, Day of Power

  Every year in April, thousands of students across the country choose silence as a way to speak out. Organized by GLSEN and led by LGBTQ+ youth and allies, the...
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How to Handle Microaggressions as a Queer Person (Without Burning Out)

How to Handle Microaggressions as a Queer Person (Without Burning Out)

  It’s the awkward silence after correcting someone on your pronouns. The coworker who jokes, “You don’t look gay.” The family member who says they support you—just not in public....
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How to Protect Your Queer Identity in a Hostile Political Climate

How to Protect Your Queer Identity in a Hostile Political Climate

  Living authentically as a queer person is an act of bravery—especially in a political climate that feels increasingly unsafe. Across the United States, a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and...
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Florida’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation: What It Means for Transgender Visibility and LGBTQ+ Rights

Florida’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation: What It Means for Transgender Visibility and LGBTQ+ Rights

Florida’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation: What It Means for Transgender Visibility and LGBTQ+ Rights Introduction: A Wave of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation In the past two years, Florida has emerged as ground zero for...
Ethan Gould
Transgender and Non-Binary Athletes: Facts, Myths, and the Fight for Inclusion

Transgender and Non-Binary Athletes: Facts, Myths, and the Fight for Inclusion

  Introduction: The Real Story Behind Transgender Athletes in Sports Transgender and non-binary athletes have become a focal point in public discourse, but much of the conversation is clouded by...
Ethan Gould
National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week: The Fight for Equality & Well-Being

National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week: The Fight for Equality & Well-Being

  Why LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week Matters LGBTQ+ individuals face unique healthcare challenges, from discrimination in medical settings to a lack of knowledgeable providers. National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week (March...
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New Yorkers Rally Against Trump’s Executive Order on Trans Youth

New Yorkers Rally Against Trump’s Executive Order on Trans Youth

Last Saturday, Thousands of New Yorkers Gathered at Union Square Garden to Protest Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth On Saturday, February 8, 2025, thousands of New...
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