Jim Luce Writes on LGBTQ+ Issues

The struggle for LGBTQ+ equality represents one of the defining civil rights movements of our time. Across the globe, millions of people face persecution, violence, and systemic discrimination simply for being who they are. From workplace harassment to denial of basic services, from family rejection to state-sanctioned violence, LGBTQ+ individuals navigate a world that too often treats their existence as controversial rather than celebrating their contributions to our shared humanity. This ongoing fight for recognition, protection, and equal treatment under the law reflects broader questions about how we define justice, dignity, and belonging in modern society. As we examine these issues, we must consider not only the legal and political dimensions of LGBTQ+ rights, but also the deeply personal stories of resilience, courage, and hope that drive this movement forward.

1. A Nice Indian Boy LGBTQ+ Rom-Com Creates Box Office Buzz (May 7, 2025)
2. Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson Opens Up About Father (July 25, 2024)
3. Embracing Authenticity: Celebrating Hunter Schafer’s Trailblazing Journey (June 18, 2023)
4. Forming First Gay Rights Organization on Campus, 1980, 1980 (May 24, 2021)
5. Gay Community’s Rosa Parks Faces Death, Impoverished, Alone (April 27, 2025).
   Originally published in The Huffington Post (July 12, 2010).
6. Gay Scene in Thailand vs. America (April 29, 2024)
7. Kellen Stancil Takes Helm for “Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip” with Dazzling Style (June 18, 2024)
8. LA’s Getty Center Celebrates Pride With New LGBTQ+ Art Exhibition (June 17, 2025)
9. LGBTQ+ Healthcare in NYC: Peter Krueger Clinic and Callen-Lorde (March 20, 2025)
10. Love Wins: Over 100 Same-Sex Couples Wed in Mexico City Mass Ceremony (June 24, 2024)
11. Musical Icons Who Championed LGBTQ+ Rights With Activism (May 19, 2025)
12. NYU Alumni Chronicle Stonewall’s Legacy in Anniversary Documentary (June 10, 2025)
13. Pride Born From Courage: Stonewall’s Enduring Legacy Lives (June 29, 2025)
14. Pride Month Brings Reflections on Being Queer (April 15, 2024)
15. Sam Bassett’s Film on Stonewall Veteran Storme DeLarverie (April 27, 2025).
    Originally published in The Daily Kos (July 12, 2010).
16. Thailand First Southeast Asian to Enact Marriage Equality (June 18, 2024)
17. ‘The Boyfriend’ on Netflix: A Look at Gay Relationships in Japan (Aug. 1, 2024)
18. Tokyo Pride 2025 Amplifies Visibility, Rights for Japan’s LGBTQ+ (June 11, 2025)
19. Turkish Police Detain Dozens at Banned Istanbul Pride 2025 (June 30, 2025)
20. Urging the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Thailand (April 25, 2024)
21. When Art Met Love: Keith Haring’s Personal Revolution (July 14, 2025)
22. Where to Escape Political Turmoil? Remote Maine Offers Solitude, Safety (June 28, 2025)
23. Writer Ocean Vuong on Sexuality and Asian American Identity (May 19, 2025)

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