Noah Michelson is the director of HuffPost Personal and the co-host of HuffPost's 'Am I Doing It Wrong?' podcast. He joined HuffPost in 2011 to launch and oversee the site's first vertical dedicated to queer issues, Queer Voices, and went on to oversee all of HuffPost's community sections before pivoting to create and run HuffPost Personal in 2018.
I wrote the following essay eight years ago, when Donald Trump was first elected president of the United States. At that time, I was the head ofI spent a lot of my time writing about what needed to happen for queer people to feel seen and safe and, hopefully, at some point, gain full equality in this country.
And then I remembered this essay. I hadn’t thought about it since I published it almost a decade ago, so I dug it back up and, when I reread it, I was shocked — and overwhelmed — by how much of what I wrote is still pertinent.So, I’m republishing it now. Though my target audience in 2016 was primarily queer folks, I now recognize how much of what is written here applies to so many communities who find themselves in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration.
So, what do we do now? How do we, as queer people, move forward knowing so many people ― our families, our friends, our neighbors, our co-workers ― who live in a country that’s supposed to believe in and protect liberty and freedom and justice just voted for a man who is so rabidly anti-woman, anti-people of color, anti-immigrant, anti-queer and who is so obviously so unfit to lead this country? How do we look them in the face and not want to cry or spit or throw...
And then we must hold each other as we piece ourselves back together, as we remember who we are ― who we have always been ― and remember what we have stared down and refused to give in to before. As we remember what we and those who came before us have overcome, together, for hundreds and hundreds of cold, dark years.
Whether you give once or many more times, we appreciate your contribution to keeping our journalism free for all.. We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
People Blast Miss Universe Contestant Who Got Axed Over Personal Scandal: 'You Disappointed Us''There's a lot of speculation that needs to be cleared up because it's impacting my reputation, and emotionally, it's been difficult.'
Read more »
The 1 Thing You Should Never Do In A Public Restroom, According To A Germ ExpertNoah Michelson is the Head of HuffPost Personal and the host of 'D Is For Desire,' HuffPost's love and sex podcast.
Read more »
I'm Honestly Floored At What This Product Is Doing For My Aging LipsJanie is a senior editor for HuffPost Life and HuffPost Shopping. She was the founding editor of HuffPost's Miami bureau, edited HuffPost's trends, locals and lifestyle teams, launched several Life verticals and previously worked for NBC, SB Nation, USF Graphicstudio and the Museum of Modern Art.
Read more »
The Tiny Tech Purchase That Made My Life 1,000 Times Easier Is On Sale For As Low As $10 TodayJanie is a senior editor for HuffPost Life and HuffPost Shopping. She was the founding editor of HuffPost's Miami bureau, edited HuffPost's trends, locals and lifestyle teams, launched several Life verticals and previously worked for NBC, SB Nation, USF Graphicstudio and the Museum of Modern Art.
Read more »
North Carolina Sets New Record For Early Voter TurnoutSenior Reporter, HuffPost
Read more »
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump After Most Awkward Public Melania Moment YetDeputy Editor, Trends, HuffPost
Read more »