How to Learn About Marginalized Experiences Without Causing Harm
When it comes to learning about POC, 2SLGBTQIA+, or women’s issues, it’s not that you can’t ask questions—it’s about how and where you ask them.
Oppression Fantasy vs. Reality: The Rise of Oppression LARPing
What happens when dominant groups pretend to be oppressed? Enter oppression LARPing—a dangerous fantasy that flips the script and justifies cruelty under the guise of victimhood.
What Does It Mean to Say Gender Is a Social Construct? Understanding Identity and Freedom
Gender isn’t fake—it’s flexible. Learn what it really means to say gender is a social construct, and why that understanding creates space for freedom, joy, and authenticity.
How to Talk About AIDS in 2025: Language, Advocacy, and Allyship
The way we talk about AIDS matters. Learn how to use accurate terms, share personal stories, and fight stigma with compassion and clarity in 2025.
Queer Rights Are Human Rights: Why “Love Is Love” Isn’t Enough
“Love is love” may sound sweet, but it doesn’t capture the full scope of queer identity and struggle. Here’s why the message we really need is “Queer rights are human rights.”
Q&A: Why Some Gendered Words Feel Right—And Others Don’t
Why does being called “ma’am” feel okay, but “sir” doesn’t? In this Q&A, I unpack how gendered words and pronouns affect people differently—especially for those of us living outside the binary.
Gender-Affirming Care Saves Lives: Why Inclusion Matters at Camp and Beyond
Gender-affirming care is life-saving. This post explores how camps can support trans and non-binary youth through everyday acts of inclusion and affirmation.
There Is No LGB Without the T: Why Trans Rights Are Essential to Queer Liberation
There is no LGB without the T. This post breaks down why trans rights are essential to queer liberation—past, present, and future.
Allyship: All Aboard? What It Really Means to Be Invited on the Ship
Calling yourself an ally doesn’t guarantee you a spot on the ship. Allyship is earned through action—not comfort, not compliments. And if you fall off? Swim back and keep doing the work.
Woman, the worst thing you can be: Dismantling Hate and Understanding How Transphobia and Homophobia Stem from Misogyny
Transphobia and homophobia don’t exist in a vacuum—they’re rooted in a deep contempt for femininity. To fight back, we must confront misogyny, white supremacy, and colonialism together.
What Stonewall Is and Why It Matters
Stonewall was more than a bar—it was a battleground, a symbol, and the spark of a movement. Here’s why the 1969 uprising still matters and how its legacy lives on in every step toward queer liberation.
Why Intersectional Allyship Matters More Than Ever
True allyship means showing up for everyone—not just those who look or live like us. Intersectionality reminds us that liberation isn’t one-size-fits-all, and real solidarity leaves no one behind.
Understanding White Guilt and Moving Beyond It
White guilt isn’t helpful—it just reinforces white supremacy. Instead of getting stuck in guilt, focus on real action and allyship.
What Teachers Really Do: Lessons in Kindness, Dignity, and Empathy
Educators play pivotal roles beyond academics. This piece highlights the profound impact teachers have in imparting values of kindness, dignity, and empathy to their students.
Sex Education, Catholic School, and the Fear of Teaching 2SLGBTQIA+ Families
Many Catholic schools avoid teaching about 2SLGBTQIA+ families, reinforcing exclusion rather than acceptance. This piece explores the fear behind this omission and why representation in education matters for every child.
Pop Quiz! The Lesson I Learned Beyond the Test
Unexpected challenges can teach valuable lessons. This piece reflects on a pop quiz that offered more than just academic insights.