Thank you to Sunday Paper and Maria Shriver for inviting me to share my thoughts on civil discourse and civility in a time marked by such division and hate. READ MORE: www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/steven-petro...

My latest for Maria Shriver and The Sunday Paper. Answering the question, "What are you most afraid of?" Does it have the potential to unite us all? My observations in today's column. @mariashriver.bsky.social

An American original. Rest in peace, Sundance Kid.

Writing is at its most powerful when it makes you feel less alone. This beautiful booo from Emma Heming Willis on her marriage to Bruce Willis and experience navigating dementia did just that. A beautiful read.

Any and every act of political violence is reprehensible and has no place in this land.

idk just feeling like we need more kazoo-based protests

"Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said. "Who am I to tell you what your child should put in [their] body?"

It's the guns. It's not the trans community.

RIP to the "nicest judge in the world"... a man who taught us all quite a bit about kindness and compassion.

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Rest well to the "smartest person in the room"... and one of the funniest.

HGTV has a strong, loyal, devoted Christian following. It also has a strong, loyal, devoted gay following. For Chip Gaines to make this statement speaks volumes to his character. Bravo to the Gaines' for taking a strong stand.

My friend (and publisher) @mariashriver.bsky.social is a force in every aspect of her life, but it's her work to advance research on women and Alzheimer's that has gotten her named one of Forbes' 50 Over 50. This honor is well deserved. www.forbes.com/.../2025/07/...

For anyone receiving tsunami alerts or evacuation warnings, please, listen to the experts. Hoping for safety for anyone who might be affected by this earthquake and the aftermath.

My latest newsletter is out. I've been sending these every two months... my writings, my recommendations, my observations and more. If you'd like to receive it, you can sign up on my website: stevenpetrow.com/newsletter Read the newsletter here: createsend.com/t/y-FB12754F...

A reminder as the federal government sunsets LGBTQ+ services on the 988 helpline that @thetrevorproject.bsky.social is still here, and still critically important. #mentalhealth #helpline #trevorproject

In a sea of change for corporate America, here are 25 companies we can proudly still support. #dei #equality #diversity #equity #inclusion @advocate.com

@nytimes.com is reporting on “@pbs.org and @npr.org last-ditch fight to save funding.” “It’s really important,” said Ed Ulman, chief executive of Alaska Public Media. “Everybody is reaching out to their senators and ensuring that this issue is front of mind.

I sat down with my longtime friend Michael Wish to explore how we find joy in the midst of life's hardest moments—and why writing, failure, grief, and even hero golf shots can be powerful sources of meaning and growth. Please watch and enjoy. #thejoyyoumake

My thoughts are with the people affected by the horrific flash floods in Texas Hill Country. Here is a pretty thorough resource on how to help... and for folks affected by the floods, how to receive help.

Every vote matters. Some good news today.

This is a slippery slope, starting with LGBTQ+ inclusive books but allowing parents to "opt out" of books on a wide range of topics.

10 years ago this week, I celebrated the Obergefell ruling with my husband in Scotland. Three years later we were divorced. Here’s a story I did for The Atlantic about the meaning of that divorce.

I was surprised when I was accused of “toxic positivity.” I guess it comes with the territory when you write a book called The Joy You Make, but still... that's never how I've seen myself. My latest for the @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Having witnessed one attempt after another by the current administration to erase LGBTQ+ people, I'm no longer OK with being a quiet gay. My latest for @usatoday.com about my first time flying the Pride flag.

Wondering how to best honor Juneteenth? This article has some terrific ideas. A few of my favorites include supporting Black owned businesses, volunteering for social justice orgs and uplifting Black authors through reading and sharing. parade.com/living/how-t...

The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed states control over whether young people should have access to treatments for gender transition. The decision means a state-by-state patchwork of policies will remain.

President Trump’s administration has ordered a crisis service for LGBTQ youth to close within 30 days in a move that opponents have said will have dire consequences.

The ruling is a major setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.

For those of you who follow the writing of my niece Jessie Petrow-Cohen, here’s a new Substack. She is brave in her vulnerability and beautiful in her craft. I’m so proud of Jess and her determination to describe worlds we’d rather not visit but must. jessiepetrowcohen.substack.com/p/quieter-vo...

I’m not sure what took me so long but for the first time I’m hanging a Pride flag from my front porch. We will not be erased. #pride #gaypride #prideflag #lgbtqpride

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ousting all members of a key CDC vaccination advisory committee and replacing them with his own picks. The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.

How much longer do you have? Check out the Death Clock app and see what it tells you. Apparently, I’m going to make it to 84. My new column in the @washingtonpost.com

Withholding comment.

Pride has always been a protest, this year more than... I'm not going to say ever, because that wouldn't be accurate. But certainly more than most. www.advocate.com/gay-pride-pa...

Resilience, ingenuity and chutzpah!

I am very saddened to learn of the death of Edmund White, who as the headline says, was indeed a pioneer of gay lit. @nytimes.com

"The Education Department announced Monday that June, typically known as Pride Month, would be honored as 'Title IX Month' as it works to undo Biden-era transgender protections," The Hill reported. #PrideMonth #equality www.out.com/news/donald-...

Pride matters. #happypride #pridemonth #protest #outandproud #visibilitymatters

I loved Hot Lips. What a character. What an actress. You will be missed, Loretta Swit. Thanks for the years of entertainment.

Breaking News: Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the hit TV series “M*A*S*H,” has died at 87.

NPR's word of the week is Pride, and this article does a great job of articulating why that's important, and why we need it more than ever as we head into Pride Month. @npr.org

From me in USA TODAY. President Biden's cancer diagnosis has shown us a couple of things. Cancer affects everyone, and a lot of folks out there seem to have forgotten that.

This is a devastating loss of a couple just starting their lives together. Antisemitism and religious based violence have no place in this country. Full stop. www.cnn.com/us/live-news...

Generations of kids have grown up and learned alongside Sesame Street. I am glad to see that, despite best efforts to kill publication, a new generation of kids will know the magic of Elmo and friends. #sesamestreet #education #publictelevision www.thewrap.com/sesame-stree...

Sending best wishes to former President Biden as he navigates this diagnosis. Hoping he receives the best treatment and care available. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Joy? In 2025? I know—it sounds impossible. But I wrote about how it's more accessible than we think, even for skeptics like me. My latest for @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Times are tough for LGBTQ+ people living in the United States. Thankfully orgs like the @hrc.org @itgetsbetter.bsky.social @trevorproject.bsky.social and more are doing important work to help LGBTQ+ Americans navigate a challenging political and cultural climate. Thanks @everydayhealth.bsky.social

Thank you, Pope Francis, for using your legacy to send help where it's needed most.