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Read the latest opinion pieces from political leaders, activists, and everyday queer people who want to express themselves in the leading publication for LGBTQ+ news and politics. Discover what people from our community have to say about issues and topics that touch the lives of the LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Find the voices of the people shaping our queer world right here.

Elon Musk cheesehead Green Bay Wisconsin 2025 Peter Navarro Trade advisor at the White House, Washington DC
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Elon Musk vs. Peter Navarro is a slugfest in the swamp of the repugnant

Opinion: Two insufferables battle for the title of ‘America’s Most Loathsome Man,’ writes John Casey

gogo dancers during daytime brunch at The Abbey West Hollywood popular gay bar Los Angeles California
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Are gay bars still safe spaces, or are they straight people's playgrounds?

In an era where queer acceptance flourishes, the essence of gay bars evolves, igniting questions of belonging and identity.

From left: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey
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In a week, RFK Jr. fat-shames the West Virginia governor, fires 10k HHS workers, and enrages Wall Street

Opinion: Kennedy has come under fire from Congress, Wall Street, and scores of health care professionals, all warning about his incompetence, writes John Casey.


2019 Proud Mom sign LGBTQIA pride parade
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Parents don’t stop fighting for their LGBTQ+ kids

Opinion: Ahead of Day of No Silence on April 4, parent Jennifer Cousins calls for an end to the attacks on LGBTQ+ youth.

Amber Ruffin speaks onstagae at the 16th Annual AAFCA Film Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire; Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents dinner in 2011
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The White House press corps just caved to Trump, and that should terrify you

Opinion: By firing Amber Ruffin, the White House Correspondents' Association surrendered to Trump and failed in its duty to hold power accountable, writes John Casey.


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

OPED author Elise Scott alongside 2020 Trump supporting Republicans wave flags and signs at sunset near I84 exit central connecticut new england
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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.

​Your Lovable Trans Auntie transgender advice columnist Marie Adelina de la Ferriere
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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.

penguin chicks in antarctica
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Trusting Trump on tariffs and ‘hanging tough’ with him are as ridiculous as taxing penguins

Opinion: By electing Trump, Americans proved they are inherently selfish — and impatient, writes John Casey.


They said God didn't approve—luckily, the Goddess had no issues
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I asked God for acceptance, but these queer deities answered

Opinion: As spring celebrations unfold, discover how ancient deities can inspire acceptance, resilience, and a profound connection.

author Marie Adelina de la Ferriere alongside transgender rights march sign Washington DC September 2024
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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.

Sarah McBride
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Sarah McBride: Trans visibility and proximity have never been more important than now

Opinion: "When we both build community among ourselves and forge a coalition beyond us, no amount of progress is impossible," writes U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride.

Rachel Ward and Richard Chamberlain in The Thorn Birds
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Richard Chamberlain and the forbidden crush on Father Bricassart


Opinion: It’s hard to juxtapose the images of Chamberlain as a young, dashing priest with the ones of him as elderly man, writes John Casey.

U.S. President Franklin D Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act in August 1935
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The legacy and programs of FDR, who died 80 years ago today, are at risk of being dismantled

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little," FDR famously said.

A heartfelt tribute to healthcare providers for gender-expansive children
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How doctors became providers of hope and our kids' last line of defense

Opinion: A parent thanks healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care, providing beacons of hope in a challenging climate.

Scott Bessent Senate Finance Committee review 2025 Pete Buttigieg addresses the audience at the National Association of Black Journalists 2019
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The only thing Scott Bessent shares with Pete Buttigieg is a last name that begins with a 'B’

Opinion: The Trump sycophant Bessent uses his LGBTQ+ identity as a veneer, Buttigieg uses his to open doors for others, argues John Casey.

USA ARMY contingent marching in San Diego LGBTQIA pride parade 2017
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How a creative writing class stood between me and despair

Amid a rising tide of prejudice, a transgender veteran transforms her battle for identity by using her voice.

A call to embrace trans diversity in the face of anti-trans adversity
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Trump signed away my identity, but forgot biology doesn't follow orders

Opinion: As Trump and his ilk continue to use biology to defend "two sexes," a writer reminds us of gender diversity existing in nature.

elon musk chainsaw CPAC 2025 nazi salute gesture as he speaks during the inaugural parade
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Musk might be on his way out, but what happens to all the destruction he wrought on the federal government?

Opinion: Musk dug a hole for himself and plunged the United States into a chasm of inefficiency and discord, writes John Casey.


Cory Booker
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Cory Booker wipes away a racist's record, fires up lost Democrats, and eyes a presidential run in 2028

Booker’s charge to Democrats: Stand firm, articulate a clear vision, oppose policies that threaten our nation, and wake up, writes John Casey.