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How Right-Leaning U.S. Press Weaponizes the Anti-Trans ‘Cass Review’
How Right-Leaning U.S. Press Weaponizes the Anti-Trans ‘Cass Review’
The transphobic study heard around the world
Alex Mell-Taylor
May 6
No, Gay Men Do Not Have It Easier
No, Gay Men Do Not Have It Easier
Dismantling Straight People’s Notion of Implied Consent
James Patrick Nelson
May 11
Somebody Once Told Me I Was Trans. You Probably Shouldn’t Do That.
Somebody Once Told Me I Was Trans. You Probably Shouldn’t Do That.
Friends aren’t the ones to decide on your identity
Piddling Piddles
May 8
Latest
Is Tom Brady Gay?
Is Tom Brady Gay?
No. But, why in the world does anybody think that’s funny?
Rand Bishop
May 15
These 3 Historical Figures Show Us Why Trans+ History Is So Important
These 3 Historical Figures Show Us Why Trans+ History Is So Important
Gender diversity isn’t new — recognising this helps challenge our erasure and give us hope
Kaylin Hamilton
May 15
What the Waffle House Index Says about Target Removing Pride Displays
What the Waffle House Index Says about Target Removing Pride Displays
The Target Trans and Queer Acceptance Index
Piddling Piddles
May 15
Queen Boat Incident: The Checkmate That Started a Pride in Egypt
Queen Boat Incident: The Checkmate That Started a Pride in Egypt
The Origin of the Egyptian Anti-Homophobia Day
Hazem Taha
May 15
The 10 Aspirations: Commandments Rewritten for Today’s Diverse & LGBTQ+ World
The 10 Aspirations: Commandments Rewritten for Today’s Diverse & LGBTQ+ World
I. I am one truth of many. Thou shalt respect all gods and religions, not just one.
Alison McBain
May 15
Maren’s Wish: Can a Merman Find a Another Just as Magical To Love?
Maren’s Wish: Can a Merman Find a Another Just as Magical To Love?
A Two-Part Fictional Short Story (Part One)
J.J Ems
May 14
The Technology Of Life — Michael’s Thoughts on His Husband’s Death
The Technology Of Life — Michael’s Thoughts on His Husband’s Death
Humor, even gay, over the top humor, helps one get through difficult times.
Michael Horvich (he, him)
May 14
Gov. Kim Reynolds: Iowa Will Remain Our Home Despite Your Anti-LGBTQ Views
Gov. Kim Reynolds: Iowa Will Remain Our Home Despite Your Anti-LGBTQ Views
This state belongs to my wife and me too, and we can’t let hate win
Jackie Duden
May 14
The Medellan Conspiracy: Aron (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
The Medellan Conspiracy: Aron (A Queer Sci-Fi Thriller)
Episode 65: Jevan and Ardyn join the team to rescue the kidnapped children.
Grayson Bell
May 14
Queer Folks, Do You Have Favorite Virtues? Mine: Courage & Charity.
Queer Folks, Do You Have Favorite Virtues? Mine: Courage & Charity.
A Prism & Pen writers prompt
James Finn
May 13
This Cool Pokemon Metaphor Expresses My Trans Life So Well
This Cool Pokemon Metaphor Expresses My Trans Life So Well
I bet you’ve never heard of this Pokemon comparison before.
Sieran Lane
May 13
As Berlin Held the 1936 Olympics, These Athletes Changed Their Sex
As Berlin Held the 1936 Olympics, These Athletes Changed Their Sex
Assigned female at birth, some went on to live as men
Tucker Lieberman
May 13
An Iranian Activist Faces the Death Penalty. Can Global Solidarity Help Again?
An Iranian Activist Faces the Death Penalty. Can Global Solidarity Help Again?
Rapper Toomaj Salehi Needs Our Support, Like Two Iranian LGBTQ+ Activists Last Year
Clay Hand
May 13
The Historical Realities/Complexities of Black Homophobia!
The Historical Realities/Complexities of Black Homophobia!
Challenges and ongoing dilemmas
Elwood Watson, Ph.D.
May 13
Queer Voices, Open Letters, Endless Love, and a Dash of Fantasy
Queer Voices, Open Letters, Endless Love, and a Dash of Fantasy
Prism & Pen Weekly Digest — May 12, 2024
James Finn
May 12
Cis is a Slur, but Groomer, Retard and Burning Rainbow Flags Are OK
Cis is a Slur, but Groomer, Retard and Burning Rainbow Flags Are OK
What is Elon Musk playing at?
Sarah TC
May 12
My Sepia-toned Gay Childhood
My Sepia-toned Gay Childhood
I’m not on Tatooine anymore
Henry Lee Butler
May 12
The Elusive Bliss of Unrequited Gay Love
The Elusive Bliss of Unrequited Gay Love
How a television mini-series prompted me to have a profound realization
Richard Zeikowitz (Bhikkhu Nyanadhammika)
May 12
Argument with a Childhood Friend: Gender Blindness & Trans Repression
Argument with a Childhood Friend: Gender Blindness & Trans Repression
‘I don’t see gender’
Piddling Piddles
May 12
My Quest for Queer Community: Solitude? In Moderation. But Isolation?
My Quest for Queer Community: Solitude? In Moderation. But Isolation?
No thanks. I’ve seen more than my share.
Rand Bishop
May 11
Why Are Republicans Trying to Eradicate Transgender and LGBTQ Americans?
Why Are Republicans Trying to Eradicate Transgender and LGBTQ Americans?
(AND why it’s in EVERYONE’S best interest to push back!)
Jaimie Hileman
May 11
Life in the 90s Through My Queer Eyes
Life in the 90s Through My Queer Eyes
How 90s pop culture helped me feel like I belong
J.J Ems
May 11
I’m Sorry, Mother… A Letter of Transgender Regret
I’m Sorry, Mother… A Letter of Transgender Regret
Plus a letter to my readers
Saoirse
May 10
The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer (a gay memoir)
The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer (a gay memoir)
Could it be that you and I are the lucky ones?
Eki
May 9
I Passed The “Frankie” Test: Gender Guard Posts on My Trans Journey
I Passed The “Frankie” Test: Gender Guard Posts on My Trans Journey
Obstacles can feel overwhelming, but sometimes they turn out to be cuddly puppies.
Emma Holiday
May 9
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