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I Exchanged Lives with a Trans Woman in Louisiana for a Week
I Exchanged Lives with a Trans Woman in Louisiana for a Week
I managed my coworker’s political canvassing office in New Orleans…here’s what happened
Logan Silkwood
Sep 27
As a Gay Man Facing Family Rejection, a Picture is Worth a Thousand Cuts
As a Gay Man Facing Family Rejection, a Picture is Worth a Thousand Cuts
How a photo filled with smiles and joy reveals the heartache of fair-weather family.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Sep 26
Your Queer Friends Will Not Be Okay If You Sit This One Out
Your Queer Friends Will Not Be Okay If You Sit This One Out
How vulnerability was more persuasive than facts
James Patrick Nelson
Sep 27
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*I’m Tired of Performing: Being Queer and Authentic Isn’t Easy.
*I’m Tired of Performing: Being Queer and Authentic Isn’t Easy.
TR
Nick Bundarin
Oct 5
I Went to the March on Washington in 1993 with My ‘Gay Family’
I Went to the March on Washington in 1993 with My ‘Gay Family’
We thought everything changed forever and in some ways I am sure it did!
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Oct 5
In Search of Home: A Trans Girl’s Journey To Find a Place To Belong
In Search of Home: A Trans Girl’s Journey To Find a Place To Belong
I should never have left the one person who didn’t abandon me
Alleria Brightfall
Oct 5
New Hues — Finding Myself Through Queerness & Community — a poem
New Hues — Finding Myself Through Queerness & Community — a poem
Don’t we all bleed the same?
Debbie Das
Oct 5
Am I “Grooming” My Children To Be Gay?
Am I “Grooming” My Children To Be Gay?
A bisexual mom wonders what could be so wrong with promoting love and authenticity
LibrariAnna
Oct 4
The Appalachian Queer Film Festival: A Celebration of Queer/Trans Euphoria
The Appalachian Queer Film Festival: A Celebration of Queer/Trans Euphoria
The AQFF, now in its tenth year, continues to be be a source of joy in a region that sometimes struggles to acceptance the queer and trans…
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Oct 4
There Was No Mask—Unsettling Layers of Queerness in “Psycho”
There Was No Mask—Unsettling Layers of Queerness in “Psycho”
Being authentic about telling a lie
James Patrick Nelson
Oct 4
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 27
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 27
Finding Nyx
Torshie Torto
Oct 4
It’s October! Time to Write Stories about LGBTQ History!
It’s October! Time to Write Stories about LGBTQ History!
A Prism & Pen writers prompt
James Finn
Oct 3
After a Jury Summons in My Deadname, I Relived a Painful Experience
After a Jury Summons in My Deadname, I Relived a Painful Experience
Just in time for all my prior identification to be voided in favor of my real name
Logan Silkwood
Oct 3
This Comment From Lady Gaga Warmed My Queer Heart
This Comment From Lady Gaga Warmed My Queer Heart
So small but so important…
Giulio Serafini
Oct 3
I’m Trans Femme; I Almost Took My Own Life
I’m Trans Femme; I Almost Took My Own Life
Toeing the edge
Mrs. Capricious
Oct 3
Changing Attitudes Regarding Gender Have the Patriarchy Teetering
Changing Attitudes Regarding Gender Have the Patriarchy Teetering
Meanwhile, phallic worship takes on new meaning
Rand Bishop
Oct 3
Legally Blond: T-Girl Gets an Education.
Legally Blond: T-Girl Gets an Education.
Well how’s about that? After all these years I’ve finally done it!
Fiona Evangeline Leigh
Oct 2
In the Face of Transphobia Choosing to Live Is Resistance
In the Face of Transphobia Choosing to Live Is Resistance
On minority stress and the psychological impact of watching society slowly turn on you — and deciding not to give up despite (in spite…
Kaylin Hamilton
Oct 2
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 26
Her Witch, Her Demon: Episode 26
An unexpected turn of events
Torshie Torto
Oct 2
A Cis Gay 79-Year-Old Man Shares More Thoughts on Aging
A Cis Gay 79-Year-Old Man Shares More Thoughts on Aging
My current sound bite is: “I am almost eighty, you know!”
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Oct 1
Iowa High Schoolers Assault LGBTQ Kids. I Relive Trauma and Seek Hope.
Iowa High Schoolers Assault LGBTQ Kids. I Relive Trauma and Seek Hope.
Peace and safety should be something we can all hope for
James Finn
Oct 1
Increased Aversion to Nudity… a Homophobic Nation in Arrested Development?
Increased Aversion to Nudity… a Homophobic Nation in Arrested Development?
Being naked, even getting too friendly, triggers homophobia in today’s America.
Rand Bishop
Sep 30
The Gay Detective: My Uncle Used To Love Me, but He Died
The Gay Detective: My Uncle Used To Love Me, but He Died
Sibling rivalry goes next level with deadly consequences
Elle Fredine
Sep 30
Queer Canvassing in New Orleans, Family Rejection, Truth-Telling & Change
Queer Canvassing in New Orleans, Family Rejection, Truth-Telling & Change
Prism & Pen Weekly Digest, 29 September 2024
James Finn
Sep 29
This Gay Man Is Already Missing Maggie Smith
This Gay Man Is Already Missing Maggie Smith
Sarcastic and snippy quips will never be done better
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!
Sep 29
Bigots Are Trying to Take Over My Canadian School System
Bigots Are Trying to Take Over My Canadian School System
I work for the Board — I’m scared
Esther Spurrill-Jones
Sep 29
Forget Florida — Connecticut Has Our LGBTQ Back
Forget Florida — Connecticut Has Our LGBTQ Back
Why we should all book a vacation to Connecticut
James Porter
Sep 29
At Almost 80, I Know LGBTQ Life Waxes and Wanes
At Almost 80, I Know LGBTQ Life Waxes and Wanes
Hopefully, we are better off today than we were yesterday
Michael Horvich (he, him)
Sep 28
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