“There’s No Right Way To Transition”: These Six Gender Journeys Challenge Trump’s ‘Detransition’ Myth
GO explores the stories of these six individuals who have not had a linear gender journey and what that means for them.
Sassafras Patterdale
Sassafras Patterdale is a queer punk who grew up to become the 2013 winner of the Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Award. Sassafras’ books have been honored by organizations ranging from the National Leather Association to the American Library Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. Sassafras has toured widely, giving readings, workshops, and keynotes at colleges, conferences, bookstores, festivals, and squats ranging from Atlanta to Berlin to NYC to Oakland to Amsterdam. Sassafras has taught at LitReactor and the NYC Center For Fiction, and is a two-time AWP Writer to Writer Mentor. Sassafras’ work has appeared in The New York Times, Catapult, Narratively, The Rumpus and actively contributes to a variety of magazines. Learn more at www.SassafrasLowrey.com
Why Queer Representation In Country Music Is So Important
Country music helped me come out, and I’m hoping it can do the same for others queer kids trapped in small towns.
Tips To Finding Queer Joy Everyday
Finding joy can be hard, but it’s also worth it.
Getting Kinky: How To Get Involved In Leather And BDSM
Your beginner guide to all things kinky.
Donald Trump Can’t Erase Our Gender: Nonbinary Thoughts In MAGA America
Trump can try to outlaw our existence, but we have always existed.
From Homeless to Home: How LGBTQ+ Drop-In Centers Helped Me Avoid Shame During the Holidays
A lot has changed in my life since that Christmas at the drop-in center, but I’ll never forget the magic and love I found there.
How Queer Youth Homelessness Prepared Me for the Trump Presidency
Fear has always been part of my daily life. So has the determination to thrive despite it.
40 & Nonbinary: How Middle Age Set My Gender Free
“Are you sure you really want to cut that off?” the hipster hair stylist asked. I was sure.
How Leather Bars Helped Me Fall Back In Love With Myself
After my divorce, I’ve been spending time in Leather bars. I feel more connected to Dyke culture, and more confident in myself.
A Conversation With ‘Making Room’ Author Carl Siciliano
“If we’re going to protect our children, we have to [address] the fact that religious-based homophobia is child endangerment. I say that as a religious person.”
How To Get Through Mother’s Day When You Don’t Speak To Your Mom
Recent research shows that nearly half of LGBTQ+ youth are estranged from at least one member of their family. This situation doesn’t change for adults.
National Poetry Month: 10 Queer Poets You Should Know
Poetry cracks us open.
A Queer Reading Of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’
Poetry? Yes, please. Torture? Relatable.
Celebrate TDoV With These Trans Netflix Shows
Our favorite finds currently on Netflix.
Queer Social Media Is A Lifeline
A registered psychotherapist weighs in on the benefits of social media for queer people.
For The Love of The Feminist Bookstore
Feminist bookstores aren’t just places to purchase queer books, they are gathering sites that bring local lesbian and queer communities together.
Nonbinary Student Dies After Being Attacked In Oklahoma School
This attack is horrific, but it is not an isolated incident. Trans people are four times more likely to be the victims of violent crime than cis people.
Now That’s What I Call Sad Millennial Dyke Music!
A painfully, perfectly predictable playlist for your approaching-middle-age-lesbian-heart.
I Cry, You Cry, We All Cry For ‘Fast Car’
When Tracy Chapman starts strumming, I start crying, and it turns out I’m not alone.
Amy Ray Wrote A Love Song To Her Dog & We Are Totally Crying
“Muscadine” captures some of that tender queer bond of having a dog who knows you better than you know yourself, and the simple pleasure of a dog, who as Ray so aptly, just wants a “hand that’s kind.”
Mary Lambert Blessed Us With A Holiday Album And It Is So, So Gay
Lambert’s new holiday album is brilliantly titled “Happy Holigays” — the perfect name for a delightful collection of queer holiday music.
Covid Is The Perfect Excuse To Not See Your Homophobic Relatives This Thanksgiving!
2020 has been a stressful enough year; there’s absolutely no reason to further torture yourself by risking Covid to spend time with people you don’t want to see.
Finally, A Good Boy In The White House Again: Joe Biden Is Bringing Dogs Back To 1600 Penn
After the last four years, I think we all need a little bit of the kind of joy only dogs can bring.
Understanding Asexuality: A Cheat Sheet
I think the most sex positive thing I’ve ever done was naming that sex is something that just isn’t important to me!
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No Pride March? Celebrate At Home With Your Dog, He’s Probably Gay Anyway
Fido says: Pride was a Riot.
These Virtual Concerts Will Let You Rock Out At Home With Your Fave Celesbians
You don’t even have to take off your pajamas.
Cowgirl Hats & Combat Boots: How The Dixie Chicks Empowered This Queer Punk
Under my punk-standard-issue Carhartt pants (the same sorts of pants my best friends’ boyfriends unironically wore all through high school), was a tattoo with lyrics from my favorite Garth Brooks song.
