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Supreme Court Allows Criminalizing Trans Kids’ Healthcare in Idaho
Supreme Court Allows Criminalizing Trans Kids’ Healthcare in Idaho
The April 15 ruling denies injunctive relief
Tucker Lieberman
Apr 15
Our Queer Marriage Will Be Loving but Not Legal: Thanks, UK Government
Our Queer Marriage Will Be Loving but Not Legal: Thanks, UK Government
Why these Queers no longer care about getting the state’s ‘blessing’, in more ways than one
Kaylin Hamilton
Apr 16
The Most Beautiful Gay Film That Nobody’s Ever Heard Of
The Most Beautiful Gay Film That Nobody’s Ever Heard Of
“A Home at the End of the World” Made Me Who I Am.
James Patrick Nelson
Apr 19
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I’m a Demisexual Paradox
I’m a Demisexual Paradox
Despite being attracted to personalities, I believe nobody could ever find me attractive
Jennifer Nelson
Apr 26
If The World Could Only See: A Transgender Fantasy
If The World Could Only See: A Transgender Fantasy
What if…
Emma Holiday
Apr 26
The Power of ‘Gay Vibe’ Movies: We Need a List!
The Power of ‘Gay Vibe’ Movies: We Need a List!
What are your suggestions?
Evan Purcell
Apr 26
Please Read Prism & Pen’s Important New Submissions Guidelines?
Please Read Prism & Pen’s Important New Submissions Guidelines?
We’ve made a lot of changes
James Finn
Apr 25
New Prism & Pen Submission Guidelines
New Prism & Pen Submission Guidelines
Last updated April 25, 2024
James Finn
Apr 25
A Transfemme Reflects on Unintentional Outing
A Transfemme Reflects on Unintentional Outing
On social oopsies and funny happenings
Piddling Piddles
Apr 25
My Boyfriend’s Horrible Secret
My Boyfriend’s Horrible Secret
A gay fantasy
Evan Purcell
Apr 25
The Medellan Conspiracy: Andreesen (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
The Medellan Conspiracy: Andreesen (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
Episode 60: Ardyn tries to get Andreesen to see reason so they can turn their attention to more important matters.
Grayson Bell
Apr 25
This Milan Trans-Feminist Bar Is a Haven From Italy’s Fascist Resurgence
This Milan Trans-Feminist Bar Is a Haven From Italy’s Fascist Resurgence
Pop in with me to meet the owner of this vital queer space
Clay Hand
Apr 24
Aging, Queer, and Alone in Rural America
Aging, Queer, and Alone in Rural America
An unapologetic snapshot of one individual’s circumstance
Rand Bishop
Apr 24
My Gay Mentor Led Me from Summer Stock to the Silver Screen
My Gay Mentor Led Me from Summer Stock to the Silver Screen
How the biggest flop of my career led directly to my greatest success
James Patrick Nelson
Apr 24
The Gay Detective: Death Spins a Deadly Web
The Gay Detective: Death Spins a Deadly Web
He didn’t look like a serial killer, but then, who does?
Elle Fredine
Apr 24
Teens Stalk, Beat Gay Couple on Michigan Campus. Can We Wake Up Yet?
Teens Stalk, Beat Gay Couple on Michigan Campus. Can We Wake Up Yet?
While this attack is shocking, nobody should feel surprised. We all have a lot of work to do.
James Finn
Apr 23
Discovering Your Gender Identity Isn’t Always Linear
Discovering Your Gender Identity Isn’t Always Linear
And that’s not something to be feared
Phoenix R.
Apr 23
Mail Order Gender Transition
Mail Order Gender Transition
Risking my life to save myself
Nicole Anderson
Apr 23
A Queer Horror Fan, As a Boy, Craved ‘Just One Moment Like That’
A Queer Horror Fan, As a Boy, Craved ‘Just One Moment Like That’
Richard Scott Larson’s memoir ‘The Long Hallway’
Tucker Lieberman
Apr 23
The Medellan Conspiracy: Keryth (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
The Medellan Conspiracy: Keryth (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
Episode 59: Jevan works with Keryth to help resolve tensions.
Grayson Bell
Apr 23
The UK’s Cass Review Is Already Harming Transgender Young People
The UK’s Cass Review Is Already Harming Transgender Young People
Despite finding no evidence of harm, the Cass Review has already led to restrictions on gender-affirming care, while further fuelling…
Kaylin Hamilton
Apr 22
Wedding Invitation Jitters and a Trans Plea for Recognition
Wedding Invitation Jitters and a Trans Plea for Recognition
I’m Afraid the Groom Still Sees Me as One of the Boys
Piddling Piddles
Apr 22
Trans Dignity, Queer Stereotypes, Humor, Film, Lit, & Love
Trans Dignity, Queer Stereotypes, Humor, Film, Lit, & Love
Prism & Pen Weekly Digest — April 21, 2024
James Finn
Apr 21
The Best Date of My Life Began in the Gay Section of the Bookstore
The Best Date of My Life Began in the Gay Section of the Bookstore
We really jumped past the small talk!
James Patrick Nelson
Apr 21
5 Questions For Writers To Explore Being Transgender
5 Questions For Writers To Explore Being Transgender
A former editor for best-selling and award-winning authors offers five storytelling hacks to help you explore being trans
Stephenie Magister ✨
Apr 20
Would I Identify as Nonbinary If I Were Younger?
Would I Identify as Nonbinary If I Were Younger?
Probably.
Jennifer Nelson
Apr 20
Transgender Body Parts: How Many of Our Bits Need Retooling?
Transgender Body Parts: How Many of Our Bits Need Retooling?
A personal perspective
Emma Holiday
Apr 20
The Cornfield: A Gay Sci-Fi Short
The Cornfield: A Gay Sci-Fi Short
Someone is about to change…
Evan Purcell
Apr 19
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