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Foolish Child #75: The Instructions Are Right There, People

Trying to erase the past doesn’t HELP Black folks.

By Dickens July 1, 2020 | 1 Comment

Queer Flagging 101: How to Signal the Sex You Want Using the Hanky Code

While we’re figuring out how to communicate six feet apart after months of cruising Lex, I figured it’d be a good time to share my zine Yes I’m Flagging: Queer Flagging 101.

By Archie June 27, 2020 | 2 Comments

Baopu #74: Radical Reconsiderations

As a queer Asian woman, I’m asking questions and finding my place in activism beyond self-love.

By Yao Xiao June 20, 2020 | 6 Comments

Foolish Child #74: Karens Don’t Get It

“Karen” is a whole conversation about: white fragility, white privilege, white women weaponizing their tears against Black people when we don’t comply.

By Dickens June 17, 2020 | 5 Comments

Reine #9: Take Care of Each Other

From a distance, or side by side in the streets, we take care of each other.

By Ren Strapp June 13, 2020 | 11 Comments

Foolish Child #73: All Houses Matter

You’re not worth my energy nor the years being shaved off my life from the stress of having to defend My Humanity.

By Dickens June 10, 2020 | 8 Comments

Things Are Hard! Here’s Some Queer Coloring Pages!

Times are rough, all around. Instead of my regular Grease Bats, I’m sharing some coloring pages that were rejected last month after an editor was “slightly offended” by the images. Enjoy homos!

By Archie May 30, 2020 | 13 Comments

Baopu #73: All The Silver Linings

I’ve become so sophisticated from maxing out on the benefits of staying home, there’s juuust one side effect.

By Yao Xiao May 23, 2020 | 3 Comments

Foolish Child #72: State Your Emergency

“Ma’am, I can assure you that refusing to wear a mask to protect your community… is not the ‘new’ N-word.”

By Dickens May 20, 2020 | 4 Comments

Reine #8: Observation Walk

Spring is my fave season, and Portland does it so well. (Play along with Reine, bingo card included.)

By Ren Strapp May 16, 2020 | 5 Comments

The Lakeview Crew #4: Taurus Surprise!

Maya and Max prepare a social distance surprise that will make you cry, in the good way.

By Emma Rust May 9, 2020 | 2 Comments

Animal Crossing FOMO? Here’s How to Start Playing Video Games!

If, like me, you’re planning to keep social distancing for the foreseeable future, maybe you should pick up video gaming for socialization and for fun!

By Heather Hogan May 7, 2020 | 14 Comments

Foolish Child #71: “We’re in this Together!”

Coronavirus commercials are getting more and more aggressive.

By Dickens May 6, 2020 | 6 Comments

Grease Bats: Tight Spaces

“Thank you for coming to this emergency roommate meeting… I don’t want to be rude but DAMN YOU BOTH.”

By Archie May 2, 2020 | 2 Comments

Baopu #72: Working From Home

What happens when you try to be productive even though you can’t.

By Yao Xiao April 25, 2020 | 11 Comments

Foolish Child #70: Karen

You… don’t know what the word “slur” actually means… do you?

By Dickens April 23, 2020 | 11 Comments

Reine #7: What Your Quarantine Cut Says About You

It’s been about a month and now your hair has grown. With all the barber shops and salons closed, and with nowhere in public to go, we’re busting out new looks. Here’s what your new choice says about you.

By Ren Strapp April 18, 2020 | 37 Comments

The Lakeview Crew #3: Full Moon

Celeste reconnects with the energy of the universe during quarantine.

By Emma Rust April 11, 2020 | 5 Comments

Foolish Child #69: TikTok

It’s a miracle that I figured out how to use Zoom.

By Dickens April 8, 2020 | 4 Comments

Grease Bats: Digital Hangouts

“Turn your mic on!”

By Archie April 4, 2020 | 8 Comments

Baopu #71: Unwinding

Baopu shares a little reminder to relax during a stressful time.

By Yao Xiao March 28, 2020 | 5 Comments
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