5 Ways To Maintain Your Queer Identity in a Relationship People Read as Straight October 26, 2019 by Miri Mogilevsky Leave a Comment This article originally appeared in EverydayFeminism.com and is reprinted by permission. In a way, there is a safety that comes with being out in public holding a boy’s hand. I’m seen as straight, feminine, the “right” sort of woman. Nobody harasses me, leering and telling me to kiss him so they can watch. Nobody calls me the d-word or threatens to “turn” me straight. As far as … [Read more...]
#MeToo: A Letter to the Women Who Exclude Trans and Non-Binary People From “Safe Spaces” October 27, 2018 by Klie 2 Comments A letter to those who exclude nonbinary trans folk from your safe spaces: I started living my truth as transgender and nonbinary almost a year ago. I’ve been out as queer for many years. And I’ve been in this feminine body my entire life. It’s been a complicated journey, especially for someone who grew up in the South wearing GRITS merch. Having gone through the whole … [Read more...]
When Is It #TimesUp for White Women Who Don’t Recognize Black Women’s Boundaries? July 7, 2018 by Rachael Edwards, Guest Author Leave a Comment Editor's Note: This article was originally published on BlackYouthProject.com and is reposted with permission. I’m not a touchy-feely person. Like most humans, I appreciate having a say in whose fingers touch me, if I can help it. On New York City subways this seems almost impossible. But even when subways are crowded, it’s easy to notice people moving their bodies awkwardly … [Read more...]