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We’re Seahorses — Transgender Parents — Leaving Idaho Behind.
We’re Seahorses — Transgender Parents — Leaving Idaho Behind.
I was born here, but we can’t stay.
EJ Marr
Jun 11
UK Psychiatry Association to Platform Anti-LGBTQ Hate Groups
UK Psychiatry Association to Platform Anti-LGBTQ Hate Groups
After secretly advising the Cass Review, hate group members will be platformed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Kaylin Hamilton
Jun 13
Boyfriend for a Day: The Joys and Perils of Gay Open-Relationship Dating
Boyfriend for a Day: The Joys and Perils of Gay Open-Relationship Dating
Sometimes, the anticipation of a moment is worth it all. But after it happens, then what?
Adam Leverett
Jun 13
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I Made It Onto a Prolific Transphobe’s Block List
I Made It Onto a Prolific Transphobe’s Block List
I couldn’t be prouder this Pride month
Sarah TC
Jun 18
My Teenage Homophobic Frenemy
My Teenage Homophobic Frenemy
A coming-of-age reflection on how fear and bias can stand in the way of exploring genuine friendships
Anthony Eichberger
Jun 18
My Black Sheep Uncle Influenced This Gay Boy
My Black Sheep Uncle Influenced This Gay Boy
Uncle Harold died this morning at 96 years old. I
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Jun 18
The Medellan Conspiracy: Escape (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
The Medellan Conspiracy: Escape (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
Episode 75: The survivors aboard the Wah’kah’ria attempt to escape the crippled star cruiser.
Grayson Bell
Jun 18
My Name Goes Beyond Gender
My Name Goes Beyond Gender
Thoughts about my name and the way it doesn’t fit into any one idea of gender.
Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons
Jun 17
To All the Chosen Families I’ve Had Before
To All the Chosen Families I’ve Had Before
Thank You, Sincerely A Healing Bi Girl
Ausia R
Jun 17
A Gay Boy’s Performance Shakes the House of Southern Comfort
A Gay Boy’s Performance Shakes the House of Southern Comfort
Glitter and glamour in Coral Gables
Matthew Bamberg
Jun 17
Defending My Gay Crushes on Straight Men
Defending My Gay Crushes on Straight Men
Let’s give ourselves a little grace
James Patrick Nelson
Jun 17
Transgender Seahorses, Anti-Trans Hate Groups, Open Gay Dating, & More!
Transgender Seahorses, Anti-Trans Hate Groups, Open Gay Dating, & More!
Prism & Pen Weekly Digest — June 16, 2024
James Finn
Jun 16
States are Willing to Forgo Billions to Discriminate Against Trans Students
States are Willing to Forgo Billions to Discriminate Against Trans Students
Updates to Title IX provoke multi-state lawsuit against the Department of Education
Rand Bishop
Jun 16
How Mowing My Lawn Pulled Me from the Gender Closet
How Mowing My Lawn Pulled Me from the Gender Closet
Many transgender people know their gender from a young age. Not me!
Rambling Reggie
Jun 16
My Own Private Queer Pride Happened in a South Carolina Target
My Own Private Queer Pride Happened in a South Carolina Target
Days of hope and connection, despite no Pride merch
Terry Barr
Jun 16
The Cultural Impact of ‘Queer as Folk’ on Me, a Gay Man in China in 2012
The Cultural Impact of ‘Queer as Folk’ on Me, a Gay Man in China in 2012
In a way, the series was the escape and liberation I had longed for.
Eki
Jun 15
A Gay Soldier Finds Love and True Identity in 19th-Century America
A Gay Soldier Finds Love and True Identity in 19th-Century America
A review of ‘Days Without End’ by Sebastian Barry
Ross Lonergan
Jun 15
Are Chimps Conscious of Sex and Gender — If So, Can They Be Trans?
Are Chimps Conscious of Sex and Gender — If So, Can They Be Trans?
Or are humans alone during Pride Month?
Piddling Piddles
Jun 15
The Rainbow Is a Symbol of Bravery
The Rainbow Is a Symbol of Bravery
Choosing authenticity and hoping that it helps
Stefanie Morejon
Jun 15
My Unhappy Pride Month: Anatomy of a Minor Personal Attack
My Unhappy Pride Month: Anatomy of a Minor Personal Attack
What happened when I wished everyone a Happy Pride Month
Douglas Kwon
Jun 14
Ally Sheedy: LGBTQ+ Pride Ally
Ally Sheedy: LGBTQ+ Pride Ally
Played lesbian photographer on film, Hedwig on stage, and supportive mom to a 30-year-old transman
Lsjaffee (Writer, Educator, Over-Thinker)
Jun 14
Do Gay Circuit Parties Offer Community or Just Fleeting Moments?
Do Gay Circuit Parties Offer Community or Just Fleeting Moments?
Revisiting circuit parties sparked reflections on community, connection, and self-discovery.
Shaun Pezeshki
Jun 14
‘All Of Us Strangers’ Is About Growing Up Queer and Lonely
‘All Of Us Strangers’ Is About Growing Up Queer and Lonely
This film is haunting my queer little heart
Giulio Serafini
Jun 14
Woops, He Did It Again: Pope Francis Slurs Gay Men, No Apology This Time
Woops, He Did It Again: Pope Francis Slurs Gay Men, No Apology This Time
Looks like the mask is off.
James Finn
Jun 13
Unable to Marry, We Planned a Beautiful Wedding for Straight Friends
Unable to Marry, We Planned a Beautiful Wedding for Straight Friends
Memories of one such event … with a few miracles!
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Jun 13
The Medellan Conspiracy: Lorell (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
The Medellan Conspiracy: Lorell (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
Episode 74: Ard Lorell is missing and Jevan attempts to rescue her.
Grayson Bell
Jun 13
Quick Note to All Prism & Pen Writers: Please Be Patient?
Quick Note to All Prism & Pen Writers: Please Be Patient?
Pride Month has slammed us (yay!) with excellent submissions, but …
James Finn
Jun 12
I Use My Rainbow Words to Celebrate, Fight, and Resist
I Use My Rainbow Words to Celebrate, Fight, and Resist
Because that’s what I CAN do
KP_the_writer
Jun 12
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