Prism & Pen

On my life in a gospel-music family, a devastating crash, and the masks we wear to hide ourselves from the world.

Now he’s banning drag shows from the Kennedy Center and de-funding AIDS treatment and prevention.

A taste of life on the Greek island of MAGA nightmares

Is it a home? Who can say?

If Hungary can ban Pride with no consequences, what stops other far-right leaders in Europe from following suit?

It seems we’re watching the “Hungarian-ization” of our government in real time

Escaping the endless cycle of blame

We cannot afford to wait; acting now may be costly, but not acting could be forever.

Even now, Sturgeon is attacked by transphobes

What I Think. I never used to think about thinking, but now it seems that's all I do!

And I let him lead!

Insights from the therapy room on why many LGBTQ+ people feel broken despite supportive environments.

Your attraction to women and my attraction to women? Not the same.

Prism & Pen Weekly Digest, 16 March 2025

But why would transphobes vote for the diet transphobe when they can get the full-sugar one?

We need to remember before it’s too late that we’re not so different after all

Living transgender without a safety net

People claim to care, but do they truly? I’ve lived the harm of shallow empathy firsthand.

On the Road as Transgender Traveler: Packing for Two

Word of Honor: Hearts Bind in the Storm

The big question is: Will Musk ever learn? Probably not.

We don’t have to empower anyone to be the thief of our joy

I’m not sure I’m ready to date anybody, if I’m honest

Then they escort the young women out of the store and order them not to return. Echoes of Stonewall?

On the challenges and rewards of being social and transgender.

Because people need an education on LGBTQ identities

We Keep Getting Punched — Now Newsom’s Taking a Swing Too