We’ve said in the past that anger can be a highly motivating force — but it must be channeled into productive action. Unfortunately, much of the anger […]
Tag: anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric
Direct link between politics & teen’s death
An Oklahoma teenager died earlier this month after being beaten up during a fight with some older girls in a school bathroom. The school failed to call […]
DeSantis hits reset, but it’s too late for Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis, it turns out, is no political genius. Credited for his ability to sniff out conservative cultural grievances like no politician since Donald Trump, DeSantis […]
Insidious nature of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
As Ash Orr mentions in their guest essay, hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced across the nation — most of which target transgender people. We’ve noticed, […]
Guest essay: Combating anti-transgender rhetoric with trans joy
by Ash Orr During the 2023 West Virginia legislative session, more than 12 bills opposing LGBTQ+ rights were proposed, with a specific focus on the transgender community. […]
May 14 letters to the editor
Consequences of anti-LGBTQ sentiment Sadly, two major stories in this week’s The Dominion Post seem related. Huggins’ inability to use sensitivity in describing incidents involving a college […]
Consequences for Huggins: What will WVU decide?
West Virginia University finds itself in a … predicament. Bob Huggins’ inappropriate comments on a Cincinnati radio show have put the otherwise beloved basketball coach in hot […]
What is missing from the LGBTQ+ debate? Tolerance
by John M. Crisp Pronouns came up in conversation recently. Through circumstances largely beyond my control, I was at dinner a few nights ago with six or […]
Club Q shooting follows 6 brutal years of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
by Robin Maril It’s 6:30 a.m., and my wife already has the news silently scrolling in the dark. “Colorado Springs,” she says. My bleary eyes focus on […]
