queer voices gave me a voice
Queer Voices changed my life. I've been trying to freelance my writing since I was 17, and have been writing literally since before I
taking the plunge
So yesterday I went into a job interview. I have a few set up for the next few days, and when I express interest
incorporating activism into everyday lives
Not everyone can attend rallies, go to pride parades, or participate in protests. Not everyone can organize sit-ins or walk-outs. I know I certainly
“don’t turn into a boy”
Today I got a haircut. Not a normal haircut. I got a cut that basically took most of the hair off of the sides
the gay side
A few years ago when I was looking into nose piercings (it wasn't until last year that I finally worked up the nerve and
i lost my job and wrote about it
It’s been a whirlwind of a month for me in every way imaginable. This month I lost my job and with that came, unfortunately,
going abroad with a queer identity
As summer approaches, there's a bunch of topics to talk about regarding the LGBTQIA+ Community: things to do, bathing suits, meeting people....the list goes
interview: tom campbell executive producer of rupaul’s drag race
The dust, on Season 8 of Rupaul’s Drag Race, has settled. The decision has made and Bob The Drag Queen is firmly ensconced in the
interview with michael ampersant
I had the chance to talk to him. We talked about his personal life as a gay man when he was younger comparing it
introducing manhattan moonshine: the spirit that will bring your summer cocktails to life!
Queer Voices spoke to William Kehler, Founder and CEO of Manhattan Moonshine, the New York-based white whiskey company that is shaking up perceptions of moonshine and bringing it to a
when i read “shelter me” by judy shine-logan
Shelter Me describes two women who are going through some tough times. One is a battered woman. The other a widow. Their lives intertwine in
green eyes: an erotic novel (sort-of) by michael ampersant
I've had never actually told someone to leave me alone until I started reading Green Eyes: an erotic novel (sort of) by Michael Ampersant. I held
trans*-curious
I feel like the more I realize what I truly need in life, the closer I get to accepting certain aspects of myself. For
a reminder to question
So yesterday I read Discord Comics for the first time. For those who are new to the scene or simply lived under a very sheltered
so, what’s with the asterisk?
Disclaimer: many people—including myself—have mixed feelings about using the asterisk, and are torn on the issue of it being created by a cisgender man
the true meanings of pan and bi
Sometimes, when talking about my sexual and romantic inclinations with non-Queer folks, I need to alter the way I describe myself a bit. I
i just don’t see it: countering misgendering
Those of us on the far ends of the Trans* community have probably heard something along these lines at some point: "You're such a
love and bisexuality
Finding love as a bisexual person can be extremely difficult. Many people don’t understand bisexuality. People believe that bisexuals are greedy, confused, or even both.
representation for all?
When it comes to the media and the LGBTQIA+ community there's been plenty of debates on how gay men, lesbian women, or trans people
standing with planned parenthood
We often defend Planned Parenthood by saying that abortion only accounts for 3%-5% of the services offered. We often defend Planned Parenthood by saying
be kind to your bi and pan friends – bisexual awareness day
Today is bisexual visibility day, so I wanted to discuss the stigmas and resulting issues surrounding the bi and pan communities. I myself identify as
gay doritos
Doritos announced its partnering with It Gets Better to release Rainbow chips in support and celebration of the LGBT community last week. At first
stop letting hollywood cast cis males for trans female roles
Transparent took home five Emmy’s–among them, Jefferey Tambor won Best Actor for his role as a trans woman. Transparent is a series about a trans woman Maura
taking the plunge
So yesterday I went into a job interview. I have a few set up for the next few days, and when I express interest