Why Some LGBTQ+ Voices Warn Against 4B’s Adoption in the U.S.
“What do we do now?” That was the question LGBTQ+ folks, racial minorities, and immigrants across the United States asked their friends and family as the news rolled in that
Your Queer Identity is Yours to Define
Many of our journeys to queer self-actualization are far from linear. There are twists and turns that are both exciting and scary. There are bumps in the road that are
Tagg Proudly Stands With Other Lesbian and Queer Women’s Media Outlets With a Message of Solidarity to the Trans Community
Not on our watch Following further vitriolic attacks on trans people in our media, the world’s leading publications for lesbians are coming together to send an unapologetic message of support
Transgender or “Whatever”—How Media Is Failing the Trans Community
I’m taking a class in media representation of minorities (read as: marginalized communities) because, quite frankly, I am sick to death about what the media says about me as a…
Meeting Leads to Calls for Capital Pride Board to Step Down
By Angelo C. Louw Several calls were made for members of the Capital Pride board of directors to step down and make way for more representative leadership at a meeting
What Is There to Be Proud Of? Asks Transgender Activist
It took years for me to find pride in my identities. For the majority of my life, being transgender in a society where even the most liberal and “well-intending” folks
An Act of Protest
Her smooth limbs tangle with mine in the morning light. Together we glow. We laugh and hold our legs in the air admiring the strength of our feet, the turn
Playing it Safe: The Need for Safe Spaces in the Queer Community
A few months ago, I was at a queer party with a bunch of friends. It was a pretty busy night, so we did quite a lot of sweaty dancing
Opinion: Internalized Transphobia
Transphobia is something that all transgender people face on a daily basis. A few examples of transphobia can range from looks of disgust, being denied appropriate healthcare, workplace discrimination, or
LGBTQ History #18: Transgender Activist and Stonewall Legend Sylvia Rivera
Sylvia Rivera was a bisexual, transgender activist. Fiery and unapologetic, she was at the forefront of many movements during the 1960s and 1970s. She is known for her relentless work