LGBTQ+May 4, 2026
HRC Equality in Action: What I Learned by Showing Up
I flew to DC for HRC Equality in Action expecting panels. I came home with new friends, an award I did not see coming, and a clearer view of the work ahead. 5 min read
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LGBTQ+Jul 22, 2025
When Pride Becomes Performance: My Complex Feelings About the Gay Community
Why being lectured about Pride history by the same people who have consistently marginalized you feels particularly hollow. 6 min read
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LGBTQ+Jun 17, 2024
How Does Grindr's Public Status Affect the Future of Digital Intimacy?
Grindr going public highlights concerns about turning intimacy into business and shifting focus from user experience to shareholder satisfaction. 8 min read
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LGBTQ+Jun 12, 2024
Do Circuit Parties Offer a Sense of Community or Just Fleeting Moments?
After a hiatus from the circuit party scene, revisiting this familiar territory led to reflections on community, connection, and self-discovery. 5 min read
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LGBTQ+Jun 3, 2024
Fake Pics, Real Lessons: Understanding a Gay Catfishing Past
A candid and humorous look back at the awkward stumbles of exploring one's sexuality in the early internet age - with insight into why some turn to catfishing. 4 min read
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LGBTQ+Jun 1, 2024
From Heritage to Pride Month: Celebrating Asian and LGBTQ+ Identities
Celebrating Asian and LGBTQ+ identities as we transition from AAPI Heritage Month to Pride Month. 4 min read
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LGBTQ+May 16, 2024
Are There Truly Gay Third Spaces to Find Genuine Connection?
Exploring the lack of dedicated 3rd spaces for gay individuals and the maddening cycle of seeking connection through apps like Grindr. 4 min read
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LGBTQ+Apr 30, 2024
Who Decides Our Worth: Can the Gay Asian Community Overcome External Stereotypes?
An introspective look at overcoming societal biases and internal struggles within the gay Asian community, inspired by personal experiences and TikToker Kevo. 6 min read
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LGBTQ+Apr 14, 2024
Can You Learn to Love Polyamorously?
Explore the nuances of polyamory through personal experience and the limits of love's expansiveness in the world of multiple partners. 4 min read
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LGBTQ+Apr 10, 2024
Why Do Some Cis Gay Men Hesitate to Support Trans People?
Explore why certain cis gay men hold back from supporting the trans community. 5 min read
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LGBTQ+Mar 30, 2024
Is It Really About Being Gay, or Is It Something Deeper?
Unpack a story that goes beyond being gay, digging into how society's rules about gender and identity really affect us all. 3 min read
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LGBTQ+Mar 6, 2024
17 Challenges of LGBTQ+ Dating as a Minority
Navigating the complexities of dating as an LGBTQ+ individual with intersecting minority identities. 5 min read
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LGBTQ+Mar 4, 2024
Exploring Intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ Community
The journey of a Filipino-Iranian gay man highlighting the importance of building an inclusive LGBTQ+ community. 3 min read
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