Getting Proud and Staying Proud: Navigating Pride as a Disabled Person
“I like being disabled because I like being myself (which is radical enough for any woman to say). Pride, though, requires an even bigger risk.”
“I like being disabled because I like being myself (which is radical enough for any woman to say). Pride, though, requires an even bigger risk.”
“Put a rainbow on it”
It is more than marriage. It is about the great work we are doing on everything else, because we want to win all the battles. We need all the things!
“I used to go to The Pride March every year, starting at age fifteen. I don’t remember exactly how old I was when I started to become disillusioned with it, but I do remember why.”
Burger King wrapped a cheeseburger in a rainbow and somehow this did not make the world a better place.
“For me, Pride is like New Years. It is a time to reflect on how far we’ve come and how much my life has changed.”
Here are some tools I employ to protect my sobriety while still allowing me to participate in all of the fun. If you’re concerned about being a sober queer at Pride this year, some of these tools may come in handy.
Why are our parades always in the summer? Because Pride goeth before a fall! Thank you, thank you.
“She could be difficult, she could be stubborn, she could be outrageous and she always stood up and spoke out for bisexual people and challenged biphobia even in the most hostile environments. Blessed Be.”
We’re everywhere.
Pick out your gay outfit for Pride, appropriate for wind, rain, sun, or snow! (Just kidding, if there’s snow, stay home.)
Discuss.
Our one regret is that we didn’t go to any of the strip clubs that double as steakhouses. Next time, Las Vegas. Next time.
In which I share the true story of my week-long jaunt to Manchester, UK for Pride, wherein I drink my face off, amongst other adventures.
Trade us your pride pictures for fame and fortune but mostly Internet fame! Also a complete pride guide so you can meet up with other straddlers, etc.
We’ve got more reports from pride celebrations this weekend, including our own Rodeo Disco party in NYC. Plus, the Supreme Court made a decision in favor of anti-discrimination rules and The View perpetuates stereotypes.
This is a big Pride Weekend in New York City RODEO DISCO BUY YOUR TICKETS, San Francisco and Chicago, with Autostraddlers to go around. What the f*ck is going on?
Along with a hearty crew of gay bloggers spearheaded by Father Tony, Autostraddle.com marched with the Gay Bloggers & Digital Activists group in the 2009 New York City Pride Parade, swiftly balancing the gender divide with (almost) its entire intern army. Other lady-marchers were Grace of Grace the Spot and Brenda of Curly McDimple! Watch […]