Team USA Love Story Shocks Olympics
Love is the real gold medal, baby. 🥇💍 Team USA icons Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe got engaged at the Winter Games — in full sweatpants chic. The gays are winning the Olympics again. ❄️❤️🏒
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.
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HIV Laws Hit Black Americans Hardest
Black Americans aren’t just more likely to have HIV — they’re more likely to be arrested, charged, and punished for it. 💊⚖️ Outdated laws + racism = a deadly combo advocates say must end now.
How Black Queer Communities Saved Themselves
When the government looked away, Black queer communities looked inward — and built the support systems no one else would. ✊🏾🌈 This is the untold story of survival, brilliance, and community care during the earliest years of AIDS.
Pride Flag Snatched — Then Avenged
New Yorkers said “girl, no” and slapped the Pride flag right back onto Stonewall after the Trump team tried to yank it down. 🌈💅 Power, protest, and a whole lot of queer resilience on full display.
Stonewall Pride Flag Yanked Down
The Pride flag at Stonewall is gone—and New Yorkers are livid. Trump’s crew says “policy,” but queer folks see erasure. Get ready for a rainbow rebellion, darling 🌈🔥💅
Tim Cook’s White House Backlash Erupts
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. 🔥🌈
Trans Colonel’s Campaign Rockets Ahead
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. 🚀🌈
Pride Board Accused of Silencing Trans Allies
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 Smash Cookie Goal
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. 🍪🌈
Miss Major’s Legacy Lives Fiercely
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. 💫🌈