Michael Johnson, commonly referred to as Mike, is a passionate advocate and journalist specializing in LGBTQ+ rights. With a background in social work and a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern University, Mike's articles are a blend of advocacy and journalism. He covers stories on LGBTQ+ rights, societal challenges, and triumphs, offering a voice to underrepresented communities and driving conversations around equality and diversity.
Tim Cook at a glam White House film screening—hours after Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti. 😬🌪️ Critics are not holding back, and the backlash is scorching. 🔥🌈
Bree Fram — the highest-ranking trans officer ousted under Trump’s military ban — launched a Congressional run and raised $100K+ in under 24 hours. A campaign fired up by community, courage, and a demand for accountability. 🚀🌈
Drama Down Under 🌈🔥 Two Mardi Gras directors say they were locked out of their accounts after backing a trans-rights motion. The community is not having it. ⚡🏳️⚧️
Trans Girl Scouts have sold 71,000+ cookie boxes thanks to a viral campaign boosting joy and visibility at a time when anti-trans bills are surging across the US. 🍪🌈
A legend has left us, but her fire? Still blazing. 💖🔥 Miss Major’s decades of love, rage, and resistance shaped queer history—and the tributes will give you chills. 💫🌈
Back in the closet — and not by choice. 🚪🏳️🌈 Nearly HALF of LGBTQ+ Americans say they’re less out under Trump’s second term, hiding at work, school, and in public just to feel safe. The numbers are bleak… and personal.
London theatre-goers got a surprise ✨—hundreds of chalk messages calling out JK Rowling’s anti-trans crusade. Activists turned the pavement into a rainbow receipt showing exactly where those ticket sales go 🎭🌈💅.
Trans Air Force heroes are suing after the government yanked their hard-earned retirement benefits 💥🇺🇸. Millions on the line — and lives upended — as Trump-era policies target trans troops yet again. These fighters aren’t backing down 🌈✊.
China ordered Apple to pull two major gay dating apps — and queer people are terrified 😟📱. With Blued and Finka gone from iPhones, LGBTQ folks say censorship is tightening and community spaces are shrinking fast 🌈💔.
Turns out Gen Z men do care — especially when they hear real stories of abortion bans gone horribly wrong 😳💔. New polling shows they’re changing their votes, and baby, the stakes are high. 🌈🔥