Humanity
The Art and Beauty of Coming Out
Love is a beautiful thing, and I've always been on the right side of history. Loving and accepting people as they are and not being judgmental about them. America celebrated its 250th birthday back in July and diversity, equality, and inclusion are what this country is and should be about. Regardless of political affiliation, treating others with dignity and respect isn't radical or tied to a single party. I knew that I liked the same sex, dating back to the second grade. I didn't express those feelings in public, because I grew up in the 90s. Around that decade, being gay was still seen as taboo. I wouldn't have dared to come out back then, because one, my now estranged parents were super religious and two, something bad would've happened to me. So, I kept my true feelings a secret from everyone for nearly 20 years: a decision that I would later regret.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 13 days ago in Pride
Playing for PRIDE
I always think that playlists are a little lazy, this is because of my age and I remember doing cassettes for friends and girlfriends to share the music that mattered and obviously these had to be put together in real time and could only really be shared with one person , or put on at a party. You could also do a tape for the car , so any passengers would be treated to your musical taste (or lack of).
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Pride
Society, Sexual Orientation, and the Truth About Choice
For many years, society has debated whether being gay represents a choice or a natural part of human diversity. As a straight man, I stand with the LGBTQIA community and believe every person deserves dignity, respect, and equal treatment. I believe sexual orientation comes from deep aspects of human identity rather than a decision someone makes. Research across many fields has helped people understand that attraction involves complex influences involving biology, development, genetics, and personal experiences.
By Nolan Reed3 months ago in Pride
How to Find a Truly Queer-affirming Church
As a queer woman living in the Midwest, I thought I had homophobic churches all figured out. And, indeed, I've had Christians treat me like a monster and quote Bible verses at me when I came out to them. However, in my search for a welcoming congregation, I didn't realize that many churches have become smarter than that.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Pride
A Decade of Pride Parade Fun
As Pride Month 2026 nears to a close, there are a few things I want to discuss. Conservatives make the mistake every year during Pride Month by telling on themselves. In other words, they expose who they really are by unapologetically spewing their own homophobic and transphobic views. This happens when it's not even Pride Month. They love to kick and scream about things that don't affect them. 29 of Major League Baseball's teams held Pride Night at their ballparks, with the Texas Rangers being the only team who has yet to hold said event at Globe Life Field. I've shared my thoughts about that topic in a couple of stories I've written. The Los Angeles Dodgers Pride Night was held on June 5, which on that same night, the organization revealed a permanent exhibit honoring Billy Bean and Glenn Burke. Both of the late MLB players became the first openly gay players in the league, although they came out after their careers concluded. However, this honor was overshadowed by controversy regarding one of their players. Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen made headlines for refusing to wear his rainbow-themed cap. It wasn't mandatory for players to wear these hats, but recently, Commissioner Rob Manfred warned players of writing anything on their hats, because it was prohibited as stated in the rulebook. Homophobia is still present in this league, and I've talked about this in one of my previous stories. Blake Treinen wasn't the first Dodgers player I called out for their anti-gay rhetoric. Nearly a year ago, I went in on the now retired Clayton Kershaw for his anti-gay views by writing a Bible verse on his rainbow-themed cap, which was deemed as hate towards the LGBTQ+ community. I've accused him of being a bigot in other previous stories. At first, I saw him as one of the best pitchers that had played the game. Now that I saw him for who he really was, I could no longer consider him as one of the best pitchers in MLB, nor I would ever acknowledge him as a World Series champion. He was very grumpy, whiney, and was deserving of the nicknames Kerchoke and Chokeshaw. Even if his number gets retired by the Dodgers one day and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, I still won't miss him at all. He and I are both from Texas, but Kershaw would've been a great addition to the Texas Rangers bullpen. Instead, he betrayed his home state and chose to play for the Dodgers for all 18 seasons. So, yes. I'm calling him a traitor, because as a Texan, we no longer claim him as one of our own. I'll say this up front about him and I'm going to piss off a lot of Dodgers fans: Clayton Kershaw is a bigoted, piece of shit. He'll always be a piece of shit. I'll never praise or give him any sort of credit. He'll always be a joke and an embarrassment to Major League Baseball. It may be harsh, but I make zero apologies for saying those things.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Pride
Where Are They Now? The Cast Of 'The L Word'
It's been over 20 years since The L Word premiered on Showtime as the go-to show for lesbian drama, scandals, and sexcapades. Telling the story of a small group of friends in West Hollywood, the show took viewers into the world every Sunday night for six seasons.
By Jenika Enoch4 months ago in Pride
Being Cameron Diaz. Top Story - June 2026.
Dear Cameron Diaz, I apologize. Sometimes you can watch a film and feel as though you got it; the whole story seems clear. Sometimes you end up rewatching the same film again and again, and you enjoy it, but you miss what should have noticed much earlier. And then there are the films that are complete mysteries that are always revealing deeper and deeper layers of meaning.
By Kendall Defoe 4 months ago in Pride
