When you weaponize bigotry, it’s only a matter of time before someone picks up a weapon It was another deadly mass shooting in Colorado at an LGBTQ+ nightclub on another American day that will live in infamy as did the shooting six years ago at
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In the pantheon of slain Americans who have furthered civil rights gains of a marginalized group, Rita Hester, an African-American transgender woman, is among them. There had been several transgender murders prior to Rita’s — including that of Chanelle Pickett in Watertown, Mass., in 1995,
If you’re interested in writing for Whosoever but not sure of a topic, here are some thought starters for various times of the year to spur your thinking, break that writer’s block and get those creative juices flowing. The Church Welcoming, accepting, affirming: How to identify LGBTQ+ friendly
If you’re interested in writing for Whosoever but not sure of a topic, here’s a look at some key liturgical, religious and secular dates, events and seasons to spur your thinking, break that writer’s block and get those creative juices flowing. New Year’s Day January
Watching U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) skedaddle as fast as he could out of the U.S. Capitol — as the insurrectionists he had previously inspired with his famous raised fist (displayed while safe behind the lines of protection that Capitol police provided him) began destroying
Right-wing politicians so far this year have proposed more than 325 anti-LGBTQ+ bills around the country, exceeding the previous record of 268 set last year. That’s no coincidence, as if these proposals have just arisen spontaneously from the grassroots. This is a well-funded national, top-down
I should not have to write this story, but here we go It’s a personal story that illustrates a sad but powerful truth about LGBTQ+ people, Christianity, and mental health. I wish I didn’t have to tell the story, but I do, because people who
As a longtime transgender ally, this time of year hits a bit differently for me than it does for a lot of people. Due to the timing of Transgender Day of Remembrance — always shortly before Thanksgiving, and therefore also Advent — I inevitably go
Halloween is America’s “gay” holiday. In the words of lesbian poet and scholar Judy Grahn, Halloween is “the great gay holiday.” Back in the day, Halloween — the night before All Hallows’ Day (All Saints‘ Day) — was linked to the ancient Celtic festival Samhain