PinnedJames PorterinPrism & PenWhy I’m Back in the Closet After More Than Forty YearsKeeping my queer identity secret·4 min read·Feb 25, 2024--19--19
James PorterinThe Rainbow RoadInvisible No MoreMy journey to become an out and proud gay man ready to celebrate who I am·6 min read·Jun 8, 2024--10--10
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcMy Gay Hookup Cost Me More Than Just MoneyCatfished in Cairo·6 min read·May 12, 2024--6--6
James PorterinPrism & PenA Letter To My Homophobic Brother-In-LawYour hate has only hurt yourself·4 min read·May 4, 2024--6--6
James PorterinPrism & PenThe Safest and Most Dangerous Places To Travel if You Are QueerVisiting some countries could put LGBTQ+ travelers at risk·5 min read·Apr 19, 2024--24--24
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcFinding My Queer Community in an Unexpected PlaceYou never know who you might meet·7 min read·Apr 16, 2024--2--2
James PorterinPrism & PenI Was a Witness to Our Queer History — For Better Or WorseWhen I came out in the eighties the LGBTQ community was ready to fight back against our oppression·4 min read·Mar 28, 2024--8--8
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcRemembering Our Queer Love StoryBroken hearts and broken dreams·5 min read·Mar 27, 2024--9--9
James PorterinPrism & PenThis is How I Fought for LGBTQ+ Rights in My WorkplaceFighting for recognition of my same-sex relationship·5 min read·Mar 13, 2024--8--8
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcThe High School Football Star Asked Me to Dance at a Gay NightclubDancing with my high school crush·7 min read·Mar 11, 2024--16--16