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Why ‘Straight-Acting’ is a Troubling Term for Gay Men
Why ‘Straight-Acting’ is a Troubling Term for Gay Men
The ‘No Femmes’ mentality reinforces that archaic idea that being openly gay is something to be ashamed of. It’s time to challenge that.
Barry O'Rourke
Feb 3, 2020
“Why mention you’re gay?” Well, why not?
“Why mention you’re gay?” Well, why not?
Spending a lifetime in the closet, I am not going back in.
Barry O'Rourke
Dec 11, 2019
Why ‘Queer’ will Always be a Tricky Word for Me
Why ‘Queer’ will Always be a Tricky Word for Me
Growing up, I was often called queer. Reclaiming the word was not something I had the power to do. Now? It’s not something I want to do.
Barry O'Rourke
Dec 20, 2019
For The Love of Drag
For The Love of Drag
Born when being gay was illegal, it took drag queens on TV to show me being gay was not only OK, but pretty fun too.
Barry O'Rourke
Jan 8, 2020
My first boyfriend was a cardiologist — until I deleted him
My first boyfriend was a cardiologist — until I deleted him
The Sims turns 20 — a game that’s showed the world it’s more than OK to be a gay.
Barry O'Rourke
Jan 31, 2020
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