What if It’s Against My Religion to Deal with Mediocre Heteros? In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a controversial decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, granting certain businesses the legal right to refuse services to LGBTQ+ …
Gays May Have More Disposable Income, But Therapy Bills from Growing Up Gay Add Up There’s a common stereotype that gay men are cultured, fabulous, and flush with cash—jet-setting across the globe with seemingly limitless resources. Thi…
Blame Straight People for the 50% Divorce Rate Since Same-Sex Marriage Wasn’t Legal Until 2015 In the fight for marriage equality, few moments stand as pivotal as the landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges. Decided in 2015, this cas…
Hold Onto Hope As Donald Trump begins another term as president of the United States, concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights have surged across the community. Reflecting on the Trump administration's track record from 2017 to 2021 and the impli…
By All Means, Keep Complaining About Increasing Gas Prices While LGBTQ+ Ukrainians Fight for Their Lives Over three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, much of the world's attention has shifted away from the human toll of the …
Dear Florida: We're Here. We're Queer. Get Used to It. Throughout 2022, Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, officially titled the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, dominated headlines and ignited nationwide debates. The controversial law has ne…
Understand Your Privilege and Do Your Research The term ally gets thrown around often, especially during Pride Month. For many straight people, adding an ally sticker to their Facebook profile or waving a rainbow flag in June feels like enough. But…
Let’s Assess Sexual Behavior Rather Than Sexual Orientation In May 2023, the United States lifted its longstanding restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men, marking a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community. This po…
Orange is the New Threat Over the past few years, it has become increasingly evident how much politics shapes the lives of the LGBTQ+ community. While this has always been true—dating back to landmark moments like the Stonewall Riots and the …
As If Being Gay Wasn’t Exhausting Enough It’s no surprise that the LGBTQ+ community continues to grapple with significant challenges, including systemic discrimination, unequal legal protections, and social stigmas, all of which hinder …
Decades of HIV Research Paved the Way for the COVID-19 Vaccine. You’re Welcome, Straight People. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, global healthcare systems were overwhelmed, economies suffered severe disruptions, and widespread unc…
Welcome to the United States of Gilead. RIP Democracy. As we navigate through 2024, it is alarming to witness the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and hate crimes. Even scarier is Project 2025, an ultra-conservative initiative poised to reshape Amer…
