For nonbinary and trans folks, stories about chosen names are often stories of self-knowledge. Read more
The Power Of Claiming A Name For Oneself
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Promoting Consent: The Business Of Safer Spaces
I’m not entirely sure why, but as I entered the party I had Taylor Swift’s song “All Too Well” in my head. Considering I had never been to this location or one of these events and I wasn’t arriving with anyone, the lyrics had no relationship to what I was actually doing; attending a members-only intimate party via an anonymous erotica club. Not quite a sex party, although that was certainly available to anyone interested in partaking. It was more of a hyper-flirtatious gathering for adults; consenting, eager adults.
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Mongolian Pride: LGBTQ Activism In One Developing Country
In Mongolia, LGBTQ activists are leveraging political transition to create progressive change. Read more
How To Find A Therapist Who Understands Oppression And Intersectionality
Four questions to ask to find a therapist who ‘gets it.’ Read more
I Convinced Myself I Wasn’t A Lesbian
‘I had decided that I would shut out everybody before anybody alienated me.’ Read more
We Need To Talk About Toxic Gay Masculinity
There has been little discussion of the ways white gay male culture, in particular, is rife with its own brand of toxic masculinity. Read more
Becoming Trans: Transgender Identity In The Middle Ages
Non-binary identities don’t belong to the modern age — we’ve had them for centuries. Read more
How Queer And Trans Parents Are Raising Revolutionary Children During The Trump Era
These parents are turning this tumultuous political moment into a teachable one. Read more
Bad Advice On The Uprising Of The ‘Gay Trans Army’
Welcome to our latest Bad Advice column! Stay tuned every Tuesday for more terrible guidance based on actual letters. Read more
Writer Of The Week: Casey Quinlan
‘I hope my writing will call people to action.’ Read more