“Given the message of acceptance and sex positivity that the queer community so openly espouses, I was hopeful that I had finally found a niche where my sexuality would be respected and validated. To my dismay, passive discrimination was alive and well.”
“We know something now that we didn’t always know before: we are not alone.”
Read the testimonials from A-Camp May 2013’s Campershippers and find out about how you can give the gift of a campership or apply to get one yourself!
You’ll grow to love the glow of the city when it’s sunny outside and also its poetic gloom on rainy days; you’ll learn that the outdoor tables, no matter how gritty, are the most privileged spots at bars and restaurants; you’ll be surprised with how culturally diverse this city is; and you’ll become addicted to the unstoppable activities day and night.
A thing to make for the word nerd in your life.
“Every person, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, must be able to walk the streets without fear for their safety.”
Have you been wondering who these pieces of heaven are? Wait no longer.
Some things we read and saw on the internet on #trayvon and race in America.
Songs about characters like Alice Pieszecki, though? Not so easy. As far as I know, there are no songs about funny, sassy, sarcastic, opinionated bisexual journalists who have an admirable ability to cut down Jenny Schecter like a total champ.
Nothing brings lesbros together more than shoving eggs into exciting holes!
Maria and I talked about therapy and the best places to eat in Seattle and we also got sidetracked talking about books and mermaid hair and Dear Sugar and then I died because Cheryl Strayed is my religion. Maria is super awesome, is what I mean.
La Chica Boom is showcasing a live theatrical version of her short film, FML, for the Fresh Fruits Festival at The Wild Project. So I’m gonna be there and fanqueer the fuck out.
This week on NSFW Sunday: being a lesbian feminist pornographer, a sex theme park, ESPN’s bodies issue and more.
Here’s a couple of rays of sunshine in what may be the most fucked up weekend in America’s recent history.
A jury found George Zimmerman guilty of absolutely nothing in the murder of Trayvon Martin.
Since DAR, I’ve been trying to find an equally good queer comic to read, and I think I’ve found a few that come close.
In no particular order, here are some apps I’d like to try this summer. Some of them are like, *brain explodes* THE FUTURE IS NOW.
Lesbian criminals who are members of an international drug cartel, what the fuck else is up.
After months of political turmoil and public unrest — and in the face of a growing Evangelical lobby and extremely distressing hate crime statistics — it may finally be the Anti-Homophobia Bill’s time to shine.
Topics include Cosby sweaters, depression, The Chive, Chloë Sevigny, Gabby Hoffman, PTSD, murder in San Bernardino County, undocumented immigrant activism and moar!