Identity
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 đź’ś Mikeydred 2 months ago in Pride
About myself
Hello everyone I am taking this opportunity to introduce myself. I was born into this world a man but for me things are not what they seem as is the case with my identity, see being born a man I have all the capable attributes of one im strong as a ox, hardworking and determined those things were instilled in me from my parents and then enhanced by the United states army unfortunately that didnt work out but that's ok in finding out that i also found out im a proud member of the lgbtq community and am finally starting out my life as Cristina turns out cristina is the same and more she is a brilliant writer who hopes to spread joy through a pen and paper and lets be honest it would be nice to get rewarded in compensation I mean it is difficult to make a living when Uncle Sam doesn't want to pay you for a sacrifice you were willing to do but that's beyond the point the point is I know I have talent and old fashioned work habits pen and a paper hopefully my readers will enjoy the words I put down and have a heart to leave a tip I unfortunately am so broke and living in a homeless shelter that I don't have much but I do know that I have a talent and a heart of gold ill always remember a individual once told me when a person has a overabundance of something it is a amazing feeling to spread it around its unfortunate that money runs everything and I shouldn't be writing just for the money but life can be cruel and for the first time I am using a god given legal talent of mine please take a gander at my story and when you read it I hope your not to critical but really look at the way I put the words down and hopefully you will see that there is something there and maybe someone can help me be something great and have the ability to have a little bit of money to aid in helping me be great as Uncle Sam once told me it takes money to make money please enjoy and hopefully help me out with just a few dollars to get the engine rolling thank you all and remember always live life abundantly.
By Cristina Castellano3 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
Why Did I Write This Book?
When I got asked this question, my knee-jerk response was, "Because fear sucks." To put my answer into perspective, you need to know that I'm a child of the 70s and a teenager of the 80s. At that time, no one walked around with a powerful computer in their pocket. If you wanted to know something, you asked your parents. And I can tell you that 9 times out of 10, your parents said the same thing mine did, "Go look it up." This meant you had to look up the topic you were wondering about in the set of encyclopedias you had at home. Our set didn't really have much about being a boy, but feeling you're supposed to be a girl.
By Jaimee Arrandale3 months ago in Pride
Marsha P. Johnson Remembering a Legend
Marsha P. Johnson was a beacon of courage, compassion, and resistance whose name continues to shine through generations of LGBTQ+ history. As communities around the world remember her death anniversary, her life invites reflection on the power of one person’s determination to create change. Marsha carried a spirit of generosity and bravery that reached far beyond moments of protest. She offered hope to people searching for acceptance, dignity, and a place where they could live openly.
By Tim Carmichael3 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 4 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
