Xorje Olivares
Xorje Olivares is a radio personality, producer and writer based in New York City. His new interview-based webseries, 'Hey Xorje,' premieres March 2017.
Can a Gay Veteran Latina Sheriff Get Texas to Vote?
Lupe Valdez's campaign is historic on a few levels, and could have a huge impact come fall in bringing out Democratic voters for the state's midterm elections.
How Two Reverends are Queering the Modern-Day Church
A new nonprofit is helping queer people find their place in church services, and church services become more queer-friendly.
A New Website Aims to Tell You Which Churches Are Queer-Inclusive
Church Clarity is a crowdsourced database of churches nationwide, ranking them based on their acceptance of LGBTQ parishioners.
Going to My Border Town's First Ever Pride Parade
Growing up queer in a Mexican American community rooted in faith wasn't easy. But seeing that community celebrate my identity this weekend was a monumental experience.
Why Pope Francis Needs to Embrace the Entire LGBTQ Community
Francis' reign has been marked by contradictions in approach toward queer clergy. And while he's been progressive, comments made yesterday against his trans flock are a blow to all queer Christians.
Queer Millennials Should Never Forget Edith Windsor's Name
The icon who fought for our right to marry passed away yesterday. She was unforgettable—and hopefully she'll remain that way, too.
To March Alongside Homeless Youth Is to Feel the True Power of Pride
A huge number of homeless youth in America identify as LGBTQ. At this weekend's New York City Pride, they had the opportunity to feel seen.
One Priest's Plan to Queer the Catholic Church
It involves a lot of patience, open hearts, and faith—things neither church officials nor the LGBTQ Catholic community seem to have much of these days.
The Pulse Tragedy and the Ongoing Erasure of Queer Latin Culture
One year after the Orlando shooting, in which 49 people were gunned down at Latin Night at a queer nightclub, my culture still doesn't see the recognition it deserves.
As a Queer Catholic, 'Religious Freedom' Measures Are Baffling
Queer Americans dodged a bullet from Trump's executive order last week. But it's only the beginning—and it's all insanity.
How to Be Gay in the Catholic Church
"Jesus said to love my neighbor, and I can’t help that Grindr says the nearest one is 264 feet away."