Today HuffingtonPost’s gay news site officially changed their name to Queer Voices four and a half years after they launched HuffPost Gay Voices. According to the article explaining the name change, back in 2011 there was a feeling the word “queer” was too divisive so it was eschewed. However, the inclusive nature of the word “queer” and the fact that times and perceptions have changed tipped the scales in favor of incorporating it in their name.
In the article explaining the name change, the editors say they hope the inclusion of the word queer will help change remaining derogatory perceptions and be more inclusive in both name and content. You can read the full article here.
BosGuy 
It’s been a few days since the name change, and I still do not care for it; and it appears that most don’t. Such a demeaning and derogatory word. I don’t understand the need to “reclaim” it, it was never mine to start with, nor do I want it now.
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I once introduced myself as the, “queer boyfriend” at my partner’s Xmas office party. It broke the ice but regulated me to the guy’s side and my partner to the girl’s. It should have been the other way around. I’ve identified as queer since my punk days.
Saffie: But you were too old to be a punk, weren’t you?
Eddie: Darling, I was a punk.
Saffie: I know.
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A very aggressive and welcome way to take control of a hate word/term. I’m not putting on droopy pants ( at least not knowingly) or backward baseball caps – but this is very socially a H U G E step forward.
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Just my two cents… But I don’t like the word ‘queer.’ I can’t imagine the phrase ‘LGBT Movement’ or ‘LGBT Rights’ ever being changed to ‘Queer Rights’… That Just sounds derogatory. But I’m curious to hear what others have to say on the subject. What will be, will be…
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