Empowerment
Lost Island. Honorable Mention in Pride Under Pressure Challenge. Top Story - February 2023.
Dani had lost count of the number of times she'd walked the dingy back hallways of the mall. She thought she knew every stain, each crack in the cheap tile floor, all of the exits and backdoors. Despite her supposed familiarity with the area, she had to admit it.
By Bex Jordan3 years ago in Pride
Rainbow Road: A Journey Through LGBTQ+ History
The history of the gay community is long and complex, encompassing centuries of struggle, discrimination, and activism. Despite the challenges faced by gay individuals throughout history, the district has persevered and made great strides toward acceptance and equality in recent years.
By Jeremy Brower3 years ago in Pride
Why Would Anybody Choose to Be Gay?
I was thinking about my LGBTQ brothers and sisters this morning. The things they endure and have to go through as part of the LGBTQ community. The nasty things that are said behind their backs. You hear it from conservative Christians and mean-spirited bigots far too often:
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Conquering Elements: A Haiku Series on Overcoming Challenges and Finding Love in the LGBT Community
In ancient Greece, love was seen as a force of nature, akin to the elements themselves. And, in this haiku series, we see that love is indeed an elemental force, burning fiercely like fire, flowing adaptably like water, taking root and thriving like earth, and soaring freely like air.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Dark Side of Traditional Values: Bigotry Hiding Behind a Harmless Phrase
The LGBTQ+ community faces discrimination every single day. From workplace harassment to violence in the streets, it’s clear that some people have a deep-seated hatred for those who identify as anything other than heterosexual and cisgender. While there are many factors at play, one of the main culprits is the idea of traditional values — values that claim to protect “traditional families” but often end up encouraging bigotry and hatred against the LGBTQ+ community instead.
By Naya Lizardo3 years ago in Pride
