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Not Getting Away With Anything
Hello! My name is Calla, I use she/they pronouns, and I live in Los Angeles, California. I am the writer and creator of Coming of Queer. My aim with this blog series is to promote the depoliticization of queer folks like myself. I doubt very much that this blog will ever make it anywhere, but I know that it will make me feel better on a personal level. I hope you stick around and either demystify trans folks or find a soothing place to land for yourself here in these stories.
By Calla Hoskins3 years ago in Pride
a modest proposal
With a rising percentage of Americans identifying as LGBTQIA+, it is clear that a cultural shift in our country is necessary to achieve any semblance of peace in the coming years. Nearly 6% of Americans identify as queer in some capacity, and an estimated 20-40% of houseless youth identify on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. What accounts for this is often the response of family members after a child comes out. The queer youth is either kicked out or leaves their home due to safety concerns and lack of support. There must be some solution for this housing insecurity amongst queer youth that adequately addresses the harm done by straight and cis counterparts.
By kp3 years ago in Pride
The first parade
In June 1970, one year after the Stonewall Riots, a group of LGBT+ activists organized the first Pride parade in New York City. The parade, which was originally called the Christopher Street Liberation Day March, was a historic event that would pave the way for LGBT+ rights around the world.
By Openee Article 3 years ago in Pride
"Not a game,Its a emotion"
Jallikattu, also known as sallikkattu, eru thazhuvuthal, or manju virattu, is a traditional sport that takes place in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The event involves the release of a bull, usually of the Pulikulam or Kangayam breeds, into a crowd of people, who then try to grab the hump on the bull's back with both arms and hang on to it while the bull attempts to escape. The participants hold on to the hump for as long as possible, attempting to bring the bull to a stop. In some cases, participants must ride long enough to remove flags on the bull's horns.
By NaveeN R3 years ago in Pride
'I Feel Adipoli! "Breaking Barriers: India's First Transgender Man Announces Pregnancy"
A transgender couple in Kozhikode, Kerala, is about to set off on a historic journey as they expect their first baby — a first in more ways than one.
By Immortal people 3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Conquering Elements: A Haiku Series on Overcoming Challenges and Finding Love in the LGBT Community
In ancient Greece, love was seen as a force of nature, akin to the elements themselves. And, in this haiku series, we see that love is indeed an elemental force, burning fiercely like fire, flowing adaptably like water, taking root and thriving like earth, and soaring freely like air.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
How Insurance Companies are Killing Trans lives
Most people can view surgery as being cosmetic especially when pertaining to the face or body. For most of us trans people, surgery is necessary to feel happy and safe within ones body. When a soul craves to be seen a way but is seen as the complete opposite, this can be extremely damaging mentally and emotionally, unfortunately sometimes physically.
By Ash3 years ago in Pride
In From The Side (2022) - Film Review
Matt Carter co-writes, co-produces, films, scores, edits, and directs his first feature film. In From the Side centres on two men in a gay men’s rugby club wh0 must conceal an adulterous affair they unwittingly fall into before it leads to the collapse of the delicate social and political fabric of the club.
By Ted Ryan3 years ago in Pride
Documentary Review: 'Nelly and Nadine' is a Must See Documentary
Nelly and Nadine (2022) Directed by Magnus Gertten Written by Documentary Starring Nadine Hwang, Nelly Mousset-Vos, Sylvia Bianchi
By Sean Patrick3 years ago in Pride
'The L Word: Gen Q' Continues To Make It Right With The Trans Community By Bringing Back A Pioneering OG Character
Spoilers Ahead for Season 3 of 'The L Word: Generation Q' 'The L Word: Generation Q' [Showtime] If you've been watching The L Word: Generation Q, you have no doubt been enjoying the throwbacks to the past the show has given us (so far). Between OG regulars Bette, Alice, and Shane returning as regular characters, we've also seen on and off cameos from Tina, Cherie Jaffe, and the overwhelming spirit of the late Dana Fairbanks. And to some surprise, this past week's episode brought back a former show regular who was both pioneering and controversial in their own right.
By Jenika Enoch3 years ago in Pride