Pioneers Coming Out Making Change
The LGBTQ+ community has a history of honoring those who have “COME OUT OF THE CLOSET” and accepted their true selves. Accepting yourself without compromise or guilt and showing courage to live authentically is a powerful affirmation.
🌈 Gays Will Not Give Up
LGBTQ+ Resilience Introduction Of course, Gays Will Not Give Up! The LGBTQ+ community has always faced battles. Sometimes the battle was silence, sometimes violence, and sometimes laws written to erase us. Today, we face a new wave of hostility. Politicians use fear to score votes. Activists stir panic about books, bathrooms, and classrooms. Entire groups […]
Older Gays Matter
A blog for writers, readers, and anyone who forgot there was a world before TikTok—and stories before swipe-ups.By Gunther Allen 🌀 “You’ll Be One Someday” Let’s start here—because it’s true—Older Gays Matter. No one skips aging, not even with retinol and perfect lighting. Yet in queer spaces, ageism still rears its Botox-smooth head. Writers often […]
Authors and Free Speech
Project 2025: A Threat to LGBTQ+ Authors and Free SpeechBy Gunther Allen A New Era of Political Fear Today, we face a political moment unlike any other. Project 2025, promoted by far-right factions, targets more than policy. It threatens voices like mine—gay authors who dare to write truthfully. Although it’s billed as a transition blueprint, […]
How LGBTQ+ People Thrive in Conservative Spaces
✍️ Introduction: Why I Write About LGBTQ+ Resilience How LGBTQ+ People Thrive in Conservative Spaces is a topic I’m passionate about as a writer of gay fiction and nonfiction. My goal is to amplify LGBTQ+ voices through stories that inspire change. Since the beginning, I’ve aimed to explore complex relationships, celebrate diversity, and highlight the […]
The Truth About DEI
The Concerning Pattern I’ve observed a troubling trend across multiple industries recently. The truth about DEI is that highly qualified professionals from diverse backgrounds suddenly lose their positions despite stellar work. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities receive termination notices without clear justification. Companies hide these decisions behind vague terms like “organizational […]
Gay Pride Under Trump
What to Expect Under Trump and His MAGA Allies The 2024 election has delivered a political aftershock, and if you’re a gay man or woman wondering what comes next, you’re not alone. With Trump back in the White House and a cabinet filled with far-right ideologues, LGBTQ+ rights could be heading straight into a hurricane. […]