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The Queer History of Winter Celebrations: How LGBTQIA+ People Found Light in the Dark
Winter has always held special meaning for queer communities. From ancient solstice rituals to modern chosen family gatherings, LGBTQIA+ people have long created their own sources of light during the darkest time of year. This article explores the rich history, resilience, and winter traditions that continue to shape queer life today.
LGBTQIA+ Rights in 2025: What’s at Stake and How We Win Together
LGBTQ rights in 2025 are under attack through healthcare bans, book censorship, sports restrictions, and even new threats to marriage equality. This article breaks down what’s at stake, how these laws impact our community, and the actions we can take together to defend equality and build hope.
Still Here, Still Rising: Queer Mental Health, Trauma, and Hope Through the Winter
Winter can be a heavy season for queer and trans people. Shorter days, longer nights, trauma triggers, and rising anxiety all play a part. This guide explores how seasonal changes affect LGBTQIA mental health and offers evidence-based tools, resources, and hope to help you move through the dark months with support and resilience.
Bayard Rustin: A Queer Architect of Civil Rights
Bayard Rustin was the openly gay strategist who introduced Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to nonviolence and organized the 1963 March on Washington. Despite prejudice, Rustin’s resilience left a lasting mark on both civil rights and queer history. His story reminds us that justice and authenticity must walk hand in hand, making him a vital ancestor to honor during LGBTQIA+ History Month.
You’re Not Broken: How Trauma Shapes Queer Nervous Systems
Feeling broken after trauma does not mean you are. This trauma-informed reflection explores how queer nervous systems adapt to harm, why survival responses are not character flaws, and how healing can unfold through safety, patience, and self understanding.
Behind the Blog: Taking Up Space
When I finished the last editorial arc, I thought I’d feel ready for what came next. I didn’t. I just felt blank. Not burned out, not sad, just… empty in the way a room feels after you’ve moved all the furniture out. The queer nervous system arc had taken a lot out of me, in…
