LGBTQ
‘Moonlight’ illuminates a new vision of the black community
“Moonlight” is more than just an LGBT story. It subtly redefines who and what the black community is. Yes, there is violence, ...
9 years ago
After fleeing violence in Jamaica, gay man seeks refuge in America
Anti-gay prejudice is written into Jamaican law. A colonial-era rule criminalizes male intercourse and LGBT activists say talk of jail ti ...
9 years ago
Listen 11:06The wife of a transgender woman has her own transition to make
Just over a year ago, Mark, my husband of almost 15 years and best friend for 23, the person with whom I have had two remarkable children ...
9 years ago
The joy of writing — and being published
Writing has given me an outlet for my emotions. It organized my thoughts and helped me find my way out of a very dark place. Getting published made me feel equal.
9 years ago
Manning case highlights the plight of transgender women in men’s prisons
When President Obama commuted the sentence of Chelsea Manning ...
9 years ago
You want to be an active ally? Here’s how.
Well-intentioned people have been looking for ways to help those who are feeling the weight of racism, islamophobia, misogyny, and other oppressions.
9 years ago
Joe Beam’s memory and LGBT racism
It is ironic that the 30th anniversary of “In the Life, ...
9 years ago
Divisiveness in queer spaces undermines work of change-makers on front lines
Recently, I was honored to receive the Charlene J. Arcila Lifetime Achievement Award from GALAEI, a ...
9 years ago
Don’t trick yourself into thinking Gayborhood racism is new
Watching recent protests in the Gayborhood has brought on a strong case of déjà vu for me.
9 years ago
Why Gayborhood racism isn’t just on Darryl DePiano
After the video of club owner Darryl DePiano using the n-word surfaced, he has become the de facto example of Gayborhood racism, ...
9 years ago
Being transgender ‘doesn’t make me any less or any more. It makes me me.’
The East Penn I will always remember is the East Penn that has supported me from first grade until now, regardless of the fact that I am transgender.
9 years ago
Phyllis Schlafly, Miss Missouri, and the burkini: A feminist tilts her head
Phyllis Schlafly died. A Miss America contestant came out. And burkinis continue to fire up the French. Is your feminist bell clanging yet? It should be.
9 years ago
I still can’t redeem “husband” and “wife.” No matter if the terms refer to two brides in tie-dye or tuxedos ...
9 years ago
Services mark Transgender Remembrance Day
On Friday, members of the LGBT community and its allies observed Transgender Day of Remembrance with memorial and vigil services to honor ...
10 years ago
Japanese music video shines a light on abuse in LGBT relationships
A queer Australian filmmaker living in Japan connected to the theme of domestic violence in LGBT relationships. He shares a music video he made, which examines the subject.
10 years ago