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.
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. 🌈🔥
The Crown finally showed up for the queens who served! 👑🌈 King Charles just unveiled the UK’s first LGBT military memorial and honey, it’s about time the troops got their flowers. 💐
A biochemist-turned–Army captain with a Batman tattoo is DONE with Democrats tiptoeing around queer rights. He’s coming for Congress — and he’s bringing receipts. 🏳️🌈💪🦸♂️
They escaped Russian homophobes, only for Uncle Sam to lock one up. ✈️➡️🚫💍 America says “love wins,” unless you're a refugee husband. Time to reunite Filipp & Danil and stop this cruel nonsense! 💔🇺🇸🌈