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Two Breathtaking Coming-Out Stories from Global LGBTQ+ Activists
Two Breathtaking Coming-Out Stories from Global LGBTQ+ Activists
Heart-breaking, soul-soothing stories of becoming
Clay Hand
Aug 23
Three Times I Faced Discrimination as a Chinese Lesbian Musician
Three Times I Faced Discrimination as a Chinese Lesbian Musician
My thoughts on experiencing discrimination
Danying Zhang
Aug 24
What I’ve Learned Since My Country Adopted a New Anti-Queer Law
What I’ve Learned Since My Country Adopted a New Anti-Queer Law
My rights and my peace vs. their national pride
Lora Dobreva
Aug 24
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Americans Have Been Panicking About Queer People Since Before America Existed
Americans Have Been Panicking About Queer People Since Before America Existed
A look at queerness in the “colonial” era
Alex Mell-Taylor
Aug 31
When Hormones Only Matter When You Want Them To Matter
When Hormones Only Matter When You Want Them To Matter
The hypocrisy of the anti-transgender movement
Grayson Bell
Aug 31
They Called Me Deer In School. Well, Deer Can Also Be Gay
They Called Me Deer In School. Well, Deer Can Also Be Gay
Gay slang in Brazil with a pinch of underreporting in science as I reminisce about my adolescence
Lucas Grochot
Aug 31
You’re Punishing Bi Women For… Not Having Enough Game?
You’re Punishing Bi Women For… Not Having Enough Game?
Aren’t there more useful activities than belittling bi women who date men?
Kayla Vokolek
Aug 31
Trans Expression Is about So Much More than Appearance
Trans Expression Is about So Much More than Appearance
Bridging the gap between lived experience as both a woman and a man
Piddling Piddles
Aug 30
Ew, David! — Schitt’s Creek’s Disappointing Take on Polyamory
Ew, David! — Schitt’s Creek’s Disappointing Take on Polyamory
Why so awkward?
Dana Blythe
Aug 30
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 17
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 17
The lovers share an intimate moment
Torshie Torto
Aug 30
Revisiting One of Thailand’s Most Beloved Gay Films
Revisiting One of Thailand’s Most Beloved Gay Films
A best friend for a while, then suddenly gone without a trace.
Eki
Aug 29
Reconnecting With My Queer Cousin and My Appalachian Roots
Reconnecting With My Queer Cousin and My Appalachian Roots
The power of finding family again
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Aug 29
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 16
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 16
Read the Trigger Warning
Torshie Torto
Aug 28
I’m a Transgender Woman and a Tomboy. What’s The Harm?
I’m a Transgender Woman and a Tomboy. What’s The Harm?
Stereotypes don’t hurt people — gender cops do
Kaylin Hamilton
Aug 28
How My Queer Sexuality Informs My Gender Expression
How My Queer Sexuality Informs My Gender Expression
It has unlocked true freedom for me
Rambling Reggie
Aug 28
How Safe Is Being Me? Being a Lesbian Slows Down How I Express Myself.
How Safe Is Being Me? Being a Lesbian Slows Down How I Express Myself.
At the doctor’s office and at the beach on my honeymoon.
Jackie Duden
Aug 27
A Vast Rainbow Greeted Our Vermont Same-Sex Civil Union Ceremony
A Vast Rainbow Greeted Our Vermont Same-Sex Civil Union Ceremony
One of the most meaningful and romantic events of our gay lives!
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Aug 27
Gay Tipping (it’s a thing!) Is Getting Old for Me
Gay Tipping (it’s a thing!) Is Getting Old for Me
Giving higher tips to participate in a stereotype doesn’t serve me anymore.
Dan Hanley
Aug 26
Embracing My Identity: A Gay Man’s Love Affair with Sports
Embracing My Identity: A Gay Man’s Love Affair with Sports
Hey there, darlings! Let’s spill some tea about something you might not expect from a bear like me — a guy who loves his brunches, game…
Lenso
Aug 26
The Gay Detective: Who Shot the Sheriff?
The Gay Detective: Who Shot the Sheriff?
And why didn’t they shoot the deputy?
Elle Fredine
Aug 26
Prism & Pen Brings You Thrilling Tales of Global Queer Advocacy!
Prism & Pen Brings You Thrilling Tales of Global Queer Advocacy!
Prism & Pen Weekly Digest 25 August 2024
James Finn
Aug 25
A Reincarnated Hellenic God Finds His Lover Once Again
A Reincarnated Hellenic God Finds His Lover Once Again
The fictional story of Hadrian and Antinous meeting in another life
Lucas Grochot
Aug 25
My ‘Key’ to Becoming A Gay Expat
My ‘Key’ to Becoming A Gay Expat
The ‘Come Take My Stuff’ party kicks off ‘The Expat Chronicles’
Eric Beach
Aug 25
Is Netflix un-Queering Dorian Gray?
Is Netflix un-Queering Dorian Gray?
If Basil isn’t a twink, I’m not going to watch it
Dr. Casey Lawrence
Aug 25
I Didn’t Know I Was Queer. I Just Knew I Was Different.
I Didn’t Know I Was Queer. I Just Knew I Was Different.
Being queer has always colored how I express myself.
Rand Bishop
Aug 25
The Gay Stereotypes of “In & Out” are Terribly Dated and Painfully Relevant
The Gay Stereotypes of “In & Out” are Terribly Dated and Painfully Relevant
Perpetuating the homophobia we’re trying to satirize
James Patrick Nelson
Aug 24
Freedom! How My Queerness Changed How I Express Myself
Freedom! How My Queerness Changed How I Express Myself
After overcoming a desperate need to just fit in
Emma Holiday
Aug 24
Why Do I Care About Speaking Out for LGBTQ+ Folks?
Why Do I Care About Speaking Out for LGBTQ+ Folks?
I cannot do otherwise…
James Alexander, PhD
Aug 23
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