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.
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
1.18.18
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
11.17.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
10.27.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
10.19.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
10.7.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
9.13.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
6.26.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
6.19.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
6.12.17
LGBTQ
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.
Xorje Olivares
5.9.17
LGBTQ
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."
Xorje Olivares
12.21.16
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