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Don’t Say Gay 2.0 is Here Already, and It’s All About Hate
Don’t Say Gay 2.0 is Here Already, and It’s All About Hate
Think Florida’s law is bad? You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet!
James Finn
May 12
LGBTQ-Ally Michigan State Senator: “We. Will. Not. Let. Hate. Win!”
LGBTQ-Ally Michigan State Senator: “We. Will. Not. Let. Hate. Win!”
Freshman Senator Mallory McMorrow speaks truth to power
Rand Bishop
May 11
The Story of Carrie Evans and Her Celebrated Rainbow Flag Defense
The Story of Carrie Evans and Her Celebrated Rainbow Flag Defense
The Origins of a Modern American Pride Flag Speech
Kyle Palmer
May 9
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Allegro: Memory of a First Night Out of the Closet
Allegro: Memory of a First Night Out of the Closet
Stonewall came late to north Florida
David Milley
May 19
Please Just Say Something Nice
Please Just Say Something Nice
Truly, everyone is not out to get you
Emma Holiday
May 19
Take It on Faith (15): A Secret Asexual Traitor to Her Country
Take It on Faith (15): A Secret Asexual Traitor to Her Country
Skirmishes began over water
Valentine Wiggin
May 19
So, We’re HIV+. We Allot No Blame, Allow No Guilt, Just Get on With It
So, We’re HIV+. We Allot No Blame, Allow No Guilt, Just Get on With It
Installment Thirteen of “A Tale of Two Souls,” the journey of two souls on the road to one
The Wordsmith™🏳️🌈🇺🇸
May 18
A Lesbian Fashion Plate Is Born: My First (Borrowed) Necktie
A Lesbian Fashion Plate Is Born: My First (Borrowed) Necktie
Thanks to the classmate who kindly tied it for me
Amanda Laughtland
May 18
17-Year-Old British Footballer Comes Out as Gay
17-Year-Old British Footballer Comes Out as Gay
First in over 30 years
Jonny Masters
May 18
Hey, LGBTQ Friends: We Must Show Up For Each Other.
Hey, LGBTQ Friends: We Must Show Up For Each Other.
Because the right means to harm us
Lisa B-L
May 18
Trump Judge: Christian Public School Teacher Can Out Trans Kids
Trump Judge: Christian Public School Teacher Can Out Trans Kids
Federal judge gives Pamela Ricard a religious-liberty nod to out students to unsupportive parents
James Finn
May 17
Is Outing Transgender Students to Unsupportive Parents Christian?
Is Outing Transgender Students to Unsupportive Parents Christian?
What would Jesus do?
Esther Spurrill-Jones
May 17
Red Hills Militia
Red Hills Militia
The Ben Nathan Murder, Chapter 5
David Wade Chambers
May 17
Learning How to Use They/Them with My Nonbinary Teen
Learning How to Use They/Them with My Nonbinary Teen
With a whole-hearted attempt at compassion and openness (I hope!)
E. Katherine Kottaras
May 17
I Think I’m a Cis Gay Man, But I’m Open to Suggestions
I Think I’m a Cis Gay Man, But I’m Open to Suggestions
Gender binaries of the past and spectrums of the future…
Sean Bennett
May 17
Those Eyes — a poem
Those Eyes — a poem
New Love Brings New Vision
Jenny Starr✨
May 16
Gay Texan Explores the Power of Desire
Gay Texan Explores the Power of Desire
It’s about more than your naughty bits
Henry Lee Butler
May 16
Roe and Don’t Say Gay: Right Wing Ramp Up
Roe and Don’t Say Gay: Right Wing Ramp Up
Prism & Pen Weekly — May 15, 2022
James Finn
May 15
Who Infected Whom? Gay Couple Learn They Are HIV+
Who Infected Whom? Gay Couple Learn They Are HIV+
Installment Twelve of “A Tale of Two Souls,” the journey of two souls on the road to one
The Wordsmith™🏳️🌈🇺🇸
May 15
Looking for Poppy Mallow
Looking for Poppy Mallow
The Ben Nathan Murder— Chapter 7
David Wade Chambers
May 15
Calling Gay People “Groomers” is a Sin
Calling Gay People “Groomers” is a Sin
Hey, Christians, you’re breaking one of the Big Ten here
Esther Spurrill-Jones
May 15
My Feels on a Bill Requiring Schools to Out Kids Over Gender Expression
My Feels on a Bill Requiring Schools to Out Kids Over Gender Expression
I feel like I am six years old again asking my mother if I can have my hair cut
Cate Talley
May 15
Christian Middle School Forces Kids to “Say Gay.” To Condemn Gay Friends!
Christian Middle School Forces Kids to “Say Gay.” To Condemn Gay Friends!
Hypocrisy much?
James Finn
May 14
My Transgender Exhaustion
My Transgender Exhaustion
I stopped writing last week.
Emma Holiday
May 14
Heartstopper, a Teenage Gay Romance, Reminds Me of How It Was
Heartstopper, a Teenage Gay Romance, Reminds Me of How It Was
A love story, coming out today and a better tomorrow.
JULIAN GRACIANO NUNEZ
May 14
How Low Can the Hateful Right Wing Anti-LGBTQ+ Smear Machine Go?
How Low Can the Hateful Right Wing Anti-LGBTQ+ Smear Machine Go?
If there’s a worse allegation than “groomer,” I don’t know what it is
Rand Bishop
May 14
This Transgender Feminist Wants a Boob Job
This Transgender Feminist Wants a Boob Job
I have longed to be whole for so long
Kitty Whitemore
May 14
But If You Say Yes, Will I Want You Then? (Bisexual Love Haibun)
But If You Say Yes, Will I Want You Then? (Bisexual Love Haibun)
The charmer in me is losing her steam
Tre L. Loadholt
May 13
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