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In another life, armed with self-loathing, I ruined many holiday parties or made them more memorable, depending who you talked to, writes John Casey.
Uncover the hidden queer roots of Christmas, where societal norms were flipped and fluidity reigned supreme.
“Check in on even your ‘strong’ friends. A caring, listening conversation that normalizes help-seeking can make all the difference,” says Dr. Christine Moutier.
Mangione has been accused of a horrific and serious crime. It's not something for him to be admired for, writes John Casey.
The stakes are high for trans youth, their families, and equitable healthcare.
Joris Lechêne, a fierce activist and educator, navigates the complexities of identity and social justice with unwavering clarity.
Through adversity and self-discovery, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer helped one writer in his youth find strength in being different and kinder to yourself and others.
It’s a perfect storm of a conservative court, the Project 2025 ethos running the next administration, and anti-LGBTQ+ congressional leaders, writes John Casey.
In a world dominated by the Strong Man archetype, how can queer men redefine masculinity and find true strength within themselves?
“Throughout my life, my father was the perfect role model, and when Joe pardoned Hunter, I found another one,” writes John Casey.
This World AIDS Day, the entertainment industry can commit to fighting stigma by creating realistic representations of people living with HIV.
Reflecting on her work in HIV/AIDS prevention, Congresswoman Barbara Lee writes on how the fight is not yet over.
In the summer of 2019, amidst a changing political landscape, two beauty professionals embark on a journey to challenge societal norms through their art.
Coming out in the 21st century is hard not because of others, but because of our own struggle to accept ourselves, writes George del Junco.
This Thanksgiving, let us give thanks for the most extraordinary gift of all: each other. When the world tries to dim our light, we shine brighter together, writes John Casey.
For trans people, the question isn’t “Are trans advocates being too loud and strident,” but “How am I going to survive the next four years under Trump?” Riki Wilchins says.
The impact of trade wars could hit consumers hard, forcing us to rethink our spending habits
"As the first and only out transgender member of Congress, Sarah will be putting herself on the line every day in a way that’s never been done before," writes HRC's Jay Brown.
Insufficient Memory sheds light on forgotten stories of LGBTQ+ individuals murdered.
While Democrats stumble defending the trans community, Republicans will be opportunistic in escalating their attacks, writes John Casey.
