"As always, no matter what, my dogs remain at my side. And I don't think I will ever stop grieving the wonderful person that my mom was."

Touching the Untouchables

Some grief stories are easier to hear than others. We readily accept fond memories of those we've lost, but what happens when grief comes wrapped in anger, irritation, and unfinished conversations?

The Closet Wasn’t Empty

For many LGBT people, the closet wasn't simply about keeping a secret. It was about survival. A personal reflection on growing up gay, serving in the Army, and the consequences that once came with honesty.

A wasteland town square hosts a political ceremony beneath a large banner while a rainbow flag flies nearby and a dog sleeps through the event.

Congratulations, You Invented Fidelity Month

When politicians create alternative observances to avoid acknowledging Pride Month, they may accidentally prove why Pride still matters. A sardonic look at culture-war politics from the wasteland.

June Is Still Pride Month

Pride Month didn't begin as a celebration—it began as a protest. A veteran, nurse, and gay man reflects on Stonewall, the AIDS crisis, military service under discrimination, and why visibility still matters today.