Pride Month is good for us all—queer, straight, trans, cis, old, young, progressive, conservative. We all stand to gain when marginalized people tell the truth and build joyful community.

“There’s not a saviour that’s going to come around and upend the tables of corruption, not a person, but perhaps a collective could.”—Kevin Garcia

We march to remember that we stand on the shoulders of big, gorgeous, flaming giants. 

My life has been forever enriched by LGBTQ+ folks. They have wrapped me in love and brought me some of the best laughs of my life.

Unique does not mean alone. There are leaders, thinkers, writers, artists, musicians, and caregivers who are ready to listen to us, share with us, support us, advocate for us, and welcome us.

Like Jesus, I refuse to engage in the corrupt rules of debate. I know where that road goes: with Pilate’s actions being justified and me ending up on a cross, with or without Pilate’s official approval.