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.
What’s in My Pants? Taco Bell. Let’s Talk About Gender, Genitals, and What We All Have in Common
A surprising question in a Taco Bell parking lot leads to an honest (and funny) reflection on gender, genitals, and why what’s in our pants isn’t anyone else’s business.
Q&A: Is “You Guys” Offensive? A Guide to Inclusive Language
Should you stop saying, you guys?” This post explores inclusive language, the fear of saying the wrong thing, and how to foster belonging for everyone.