Holy Defiance This year for Pride, many of us are re-emphasizing the core of resistance and protest within the movement, and with good reason. Pride began as a response to state violence against queer and trans communities, led by those who were criminalized simply for existing. For many people

What Is "Rainbowwashing"? What is Pinkwashing / Rainbowwashing? It is when corporations or institutions publicly signal support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, especially during Pride, while continuing to uphold or enable systems that harm us or simply to leverage profit off a new "target audience". A rainbow logo does not equal solidarity,

Pride Is A Riot! Marking Pride month has changed over the years. It did not begin with social tolerance or corporate sponsorship. It began with resistance led by those most often erased from the story. Alongside the wider community, there was stand-out resistance from trans women of colour, queer

Pride 2025 Today is the first day of Pride Month. Pride is not simply a celebration of what has already been won. It is a living act of resistance in the face of what is still being denied. While rainbow flags may be raised in storefronts, many of our communities

The Unmaking Of Queer America On the morning of January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14168. The title, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” (Executive Order 14168), carried all the hallmarks of his second-term strategy: moral panic dressed as

Book Giveaway winners!   We are so excited to share the results of The Rainbow Well’s first-ever Book Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who signed up for our newsletter and entered to win. Your support helps us continue building a space where faith, love, and affirmation are woven together.

Too Many Taken: A response To The Sam Nordquist Murder   Content Warning: Mention of Transgender discrimination, violence, murder The brutal murder of 24-year-old transgender man Sam Nordquist is not just a tragedy—it is a glaring indictment of the violence and systemic neglect that continue to endanger trans and

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Massive Book Giveaway We have some really exciting news! If you sign up to our newsletter list, you will automatically be entered to win one of three amazing prize packages, featuring incredible affirming Christian resources. By signing up, you will also be entered into a special giveaway. Three winners