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🌈 What Does “Queer” Really Mean?
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
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
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
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
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
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....
💘 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...
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...
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...
🖤💜 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...
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...
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....
