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“My Body, My Choice! Unless You’re Trans” Say Canada’s Conservatives
“My Body, My Choice! Unless You’re Trans” Say Canada’s Conservatives
Canadian Conservatives appear confused when dreamy thoughts of American-style anti-vax liberty crash headfirst into the reality of medical…
Meghan McKie
Sep 20
Transphobia is a Bellybutton Mirror
Transphobia is a Bellybutton Mirror
On the Tucker ’n’ Carlos Show, insights from Naomi Klein’s ‘Doppelganger’
Tucker Lieberman
Sep 20
Florida Children Shout “Death to Gays!” Copying YouTube Star Sneako
Florida Children Shout “Death to Gays!” Copying YouTube Star Sneako
Sneako first claimed the boys’ crudely sexist, transphobic, homophobic cracks were jokes. Then he doubled down on the hate.
James Finn
Sep 21
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LGBTQ Writers Ask, Who Are the Real Indoctrinators?
LGBTQ Writers Ask, Who Are the Real Indoctrinators?
Prism & Pen Weekly — Sept 17, 2023.
James Finn
Sep 24
The Song That Saved Me: A Queer Anthem
The Song That Saved Me: A Queer Anthem
Finding strength in adversity, and the story of how one song became my armor.
Nathan Chen
Sep 24
Do You Want an Open Relationship? My Take as a Single Gay Man.
Do You Want an Open Relationship? My Take as a Single Gay Man.
What’s your take? Be careful how you answer!
Brandon Ellrich
Sep 22
My Transition Highlights Counter Negativity and Bring Me Joy
My Transition Highlights Counter Negativity and Bring Me Joy
The journey isn’t just a series of speed bumps and road blocks.
Emma Holiday
Sep 22
Artifact of the Dawn: Connected (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Artifact of the Dawn: Connected (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Episode 84: Ardyn and Jevan are now connected more closely than ever, and it will take some getting used to.
Grayson Bell
Sep 22
An Older Lesbian’s Thoughts on Death and Happiness
An Older Lesbian’s Thoughts on Death and Happiness
My Regular Pagan Holiday Post
Molly Martin
Sep 21
Artifact of the Dawn: Side-Effects (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Artifact of the Dawn: Side-Effects (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Episode 83: Ardyn and Jevan experience some very painful side-effects of their pair-bonding.
Grayson Bell
Sep 20
Gay Old Disco Times
Gay Old Disco Times
A remembering of being gay during the 70’s and 80's
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Sep 19
I Had a Crush on a Lesbian Who Wouldn’t Date Me Until I Revealed I’m Trans
I Had a Crush on a Lesbian Who Wouldn’t Date Me Until I Revealed I’m Trans
As a closeted trans woman, it was a dream come true
Simply Sophia
Sep 19
It’s Not Just LGBTQ People’s Duty to Come Out and Change the World
It’s Not Just LGBTQ People’s Duty to Come Out and Change the World
The importance of allyship and why educating the masses on right from wrong is everybody’s responsibility.
Natalie S. Ohio
Sep 18
September Almost Killed Me: Ten Years Later, it Made Me Stronger
September Almost Killed Me: Ten Years Later, it Made Me Stronger
Two events separated by a wild decade
Matt Mason
Sep 18
Did I Really Want to Die Hiding in the Closet?
Did I Really Want to Die Hiding in the Closet?
Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Rand Bishop
Sep 18
Artifact of the Dawn: The Bonding (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Artifact of the Dawn: The Bonding (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Episode 82: The happy day of the Bonding Ceremony arrives.
Grayson Bell
Sep 18
Diversity Is Beauty & Strength
Diversity Is Beauty & Strength
Prism & Pen Weekly — Sept 17, 2023.
James Finn
Sep 17
When Trans People Oppress Other Trans People
When Trans People Oppress Other Trans People
Seeking freedom in the oppression of others is harmful and futile
Kaylin Hamilton
Sep 17
Waylon Payne’s Gay Strength and Mine
Waylon Payne’s Gay Strength and Mine
Growing stronger through pain and music
Terry Barr
Sep 17
Global Right-Wing Movement Fights To Suppress LGBTQ Rights
Global Right-Wing Movement Fights To Suppress LGBTQ Rights
It is frightening to even consider.
Emma Holiday
Sep 17
Coming Out Forced Me Into A Box. Everyone Invalidated My Identity.
Coming Out Forced Me Into A Box. Everyone Invalidated My Identity.
My definitions for myself weren’t enough.
The Accidental Monster
Sep 17
Two Librarians Fired Over Autism-Awareness Display, Because Rainbow
Two Librarians Fired Over Autism-Awareness Display, Because Rainbow
Can we please call off the hate? This is out of hand.
James Finn
Sep 16
What the LGBTQ Book Banners Get Wrong
What the LGBTQ Book Banners Get Wrong
Queer books don’t make people gay but they do foster self-acceptance
Tin Lundy
Sep 16
Saskatchewan Proposes Suspending Charter Rights of Trans Minorities
Saskatchewan Proposes Suspending Charter Rights of Trans Minorities
The law of unintended consequences? We were warned this would happen.
Meghan McKie
Sep 16
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: The Transgender Crucible
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: The Transgender Crucible
My reality indisputable.
Emma Holiday
Sep 16
I Suffer All Gay Men
I Suffer All Gay Men
As informed by the Buddhist practice of Tonglen
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Sep 16
In the Face of Death and Canadian Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry, I Feel So Helpless
In the Face of Death and Canadian Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry, I Feel So Helpless
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger?
Esther Spurrill-Jones
Sep 15
Artifact of the Dawn: Preparations (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Artifact of the Dawn: Preparations (A Queer Sci-Fi Adventure)
Episode 81: Everyone helps make the final preparations for Ardyn and Jevan’s Bonding Ceremony.
Grayson Bell
Sep 15
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