Many LGBTQ+ people have experienced discrimination at some point in their lives. For people living at the intersections of sexual or gender identity with race and ethnicity, these experiences are often compounded, with many being harmed by others who are also a part of marginalized groups. We can all benefit from knowing how to better […]

Although attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people appear to be moving in a positive direction, there is still a long way to go when it comes to widespread acceptance. People in these communities still experience discrimination, prejudice and violence from others. Conversion therapy involves the practice of converting one’s homosexuality or bisexuality to heterosexuality using psychological, physical […]

It’s a common tendency among humans to create or co-opt symbols to represent themselves or their larger communities. LGBTQ individuals are no different, crafting emblems and logos infused with deeper meanings. Some of these symbols, particularly pride flags, have been recreated in various iterations to represent the communities and identities falling under the LGBTQ umbrella. […]

The LGBTQ+ community includes people who fall under the umbrella of being non-monosexual. This refers to those who identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, and fluid. These are people who are sexually, romantically, and even emotionally attracted to more than one sex, gender, or gender identity. Non-monosexual people often experience discrimination and prejudice from those who […]

All relationships have unique struggles. Still, there are common problems that people in specific romantic arrangements can encounter. For gay men, there remains a good amount of public stigma when it comes to acceptance and even tolerance of their relationships. Hate crimes and prejudice are not the only obstacles gay men face. In many cases, […]

For many LGBTQ+ couples, the road to marriage was long and difficult. The legalization of same-sex unions seemed like a distant fantasy, and the reality of it was a dream come true. LGBTQ+ marriages are now considered equal under the law, entitling gay, queer, and trans partners to the same benefits and protections as those […]

If you’re an LGBTQ person who’s out to any degree, chances are you’ve run into anti-LGBTQ fundamentalist Christians. Maybe you encountered an itinerant campus preacher, a less-than-tolerant coworker, or a well-meaning family member concerned for the state of your eternal soul. Perhaps they quoted Bible verses to back up their arguments against being queer or […]

In recent years, we’ve seen a huge shift in the treatment of the LGBT community. It was not that long ago that major television networks were hesitant to show a same-sex couple holding hands, let alone kissing, on a prime time program. While huge advancements have been made regarding LGBT representation, such as the right […]

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the month of June tends to be important. This is because many places around the world use this month for celebrating Pride. With origins tracing back to 1969, Pride events pay honor to the Stonewall riots that occurred in New York City. After weeks of heavy raids on bars […]

If you haven’t heard of Sweet Cakes by Melissa by now, you probably don’t spend much time on the internet. The owners of the bakery, Melissa and Aaron Klein, refused service to a same-sex couple who wanted a wedding cake in January 2013. Since then, the case has been in and out of courts, and […]