Darren Stehle

Darren Stehle

Montreal
You make a real difference in the world every time you stand up courageously and proudly for what you know is right, ethically supporting a common humanity of dignity and equity.
05
Dec
Why the World Needs Queer Creativity Now More Than Ever

Why the World Needs Queer Creativity Now More Than Ever

One of the reasons that so many LGBT people are at the forefront of creativity is that we see things
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23
Nov
Too Many Gender Identifying Pronouns: The Decision Fatigue Paradox

Too Many Gender Identifying Pronouns: The Decision Fatigue Paradox

The nature and economy of language provide clues about which pronouns will endure in the Queer Community. Pronouns used to
1 min read
14
Nov
Gender Identity Discussion on Toronto Radio Show, Rainbow Country

Gender Identity Discussion on Toronto Radio Show, Rainbow Country

A special episode of the Think Queerly Podcast — TQ107 Recently, I was a guest on the radio show, Rainbow Country
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01
Nov
The Need for Control and Belonging: The Zeitgeist of Social Media

The Need for Control and Belonging: The Zeitgeist of Social Media

Blaming LGBTQ and People of Colour for the ills of the world demonstrates ignorance and a lack of critical thinking
1 min read
25
Oct
LGBTQ Diversity Demonstrates that Dualities Are Artificial Constructs

LGBTQ Diversity Demonstrates that Dualities Are Artificial Constructs

Queer self-expression is yin & yang — TQ105 If we continue to argue against each other from completely opposite ends of
6 min read
16
Oct
The Secret that Lives in the Closet – TQ104

The Secret that Lives in the Closet – TQ104

How does internalized homophobia in gay men affect other LBTQ individuals? We are taught that we are other, that we
1 min read
04
Oct
How Do We Create a Community of LGBTQ Leadership?

How Do We Create a Community of LGBTQ Leadership?

From struggle and division towards belonging. How can we create communities of LGBTQ leadership, which includes our allies, to work
6 min read
02
Oct
Queer Leadership Is Grounded in Self-Leadership – TQ103

Queer Leadership Is Grounded in Self-Leadership – TQ103

In today’s show, I explain the reason for changing the show’s name from the Living OUT Podcast to
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20
Sep
Queer Rage is Valid But Weakens LGBTQ Leadership

Queer Rage is Valid But Weakens LGBTQ Leadership

Our in-fighting strengthens those who seek to silence us. I remember helping establish the first Queer Nation chapter in Ottawa,
5 min read
18
Sep
The Problem of LGBTQ Division and Eating Our Own – LOP102

The Problem of LGBTQ Division and Eating Our Own – LOP102

In-fighting only strengthens those who seek to silence us. Have you ever seen this happen? Queers come together at a
1 min read