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Swatch Beats Malaysia and Takes PRIDE to Heart!
On Nov 25th, AP News reported that Swiss watchmaker Swatch won a lawsuit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches that were seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore LGBT elements. Further, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the watches were seized illegally without…
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Gen X Conditional Love Trap
One night I received a phone call from a woman I’ve known since we were teens. Her child had recently came out trans. She told me that her child was in a local hospital for a suicide attempt. I pulled my car over and collected my breath as I asked her how she was and…
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Unveiling the Queer Coding in Miami Vice: A Perspective
Did the 80’s TV show Miami Vice change television as we know it? Was Miami Vice pushing the envelope on many topics? Is there an episode (arguably one of the best according to fans) that is not available on streaming? Did this banned episode have queer coding laced through the episode? Is it possible that…
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Then and Now: Queer Quips
From the hidden corners of underground bars to the vibrant online space of today, queer jokes have evolved alongside changing societal attitudes. Let’s reflect on the transformation of queer humor from an increased understanding of how jokes can harm to celebrating resilience, resistance, and queer joy. THEN: Gay! We’ve all seen the gif. You know…
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I read this article yesterday morning before work and it really struck me. Like, to tears… I hate to say…
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