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 […]
Why Conversion Therapy Fails
Introduction: Raise the Red Flag The next time you read about “Gay Conversion Therapy,” immediately pull out the red flag.This outdated measure doesn’t work and never has.Although it claims to “fix” queer people, it only causes harm.Even worse, some states still defend their use today.Recently, Wisconsin banned it.Meanwhile, Virginia reversed its protections, allowing it again.This […]
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 […]