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Arts
The International Evolution of Mainstream Drag Culture
The journey of Drag Race from the US to the UK has exposed some of the geographical and regional differences between the forms. And it has also highlighted some polarized thinking in drag culture that needs further disruption.
Music
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Danny Denial Slams Tokenizers and Gatekeepers in “White tears fake queers”
A filmmaker as well as a musician, Danny Denial’s music often ventures into the cinematic. With Danny’s vitriolic growl and sternum-shaking bass, his latest single, "White tears fake queers." would fit right in on David Lynch’s goth-grunge Lost Highway soundtrack.
Media
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Lesbian Stories and the Pathology of The Bittersweet Hollywood Ending
The screenwriters for Tell it to the Bees wanted to give the film a “sweeping romantic ending”, like Brief Encounter or Dr Zhivago. But they wanted them to have a divided happiness – one of them can have the happiness of staying in the town to have a fulfilling career; and the other can have the future happiness of finding love in a more tolerant place. But they can’t have those two things in the same place and with each other.
Geek Stuff
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Nightshots: Pink Party 11
Another PAX West has come and gone, and once again the Pink Party was the highlight of the weekend. The premier queer geek event during PAX weekend, Queer Geek! Seattle's Pink Party 11 filled Neumos with hundreds of happy folks for gaming, dancing, and sensational cosplay!
Politics
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With Queer and Trans Rights At Risk, Cities and States Come To The Rescue
Dozens of municipalities (and some states) have codified queer and trans nondiscrimination protections at levels that exceed anything Congress has even considered in its failed efforts at passing nationwide legislation.
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New HHS Rule Allows Discrimination Against Queer and Trans People
From taxpayer-funded foster care and adoption agencies to programs that serve individuals struggling with substance abuse and youth homelessness, grantees of the Department of Health and Human Services got a green light from the Trump administration Friday to discriminate against LGBTQ people.
Video Series
The Beat
LatestThe Beat: Brandon Lentz
The Beat is back babies, brought to you by Rainbow Rebellion and Queerspace Magazine. This week CarLarans welcomes show stopping EDM performer Brandon Lentz to talk about the trials of being an indie artist and debut some brand new music!
Outstanding
LatestOutstanding Queer Comic Competition Winner: Mitch Mitchell
We started with 12 of the top queer comics in the PNW, but now it's time to name the winner of the Outstanding: Queer Comic Competition, hosted by Bobby Higley. Congrats to Mitch Mitchell, the winner of the $1000 prize courtesy of AHF, and the Most Outstanding Queer Comic in the PNW!
Q&A
LatestQueer & Asian: Trans Filipinx Excellence
Trans folks, in countries like the Philippines, often face a hostile environment and lack of societal and government protections. But two open, proud, Filipina trans women, Geena Rocero and Geraldine Roman, have been leading the way for more visibility and acceptance of the trans Asian community.
Bi-Geekly Report
LatestBi-Geekly Report: Marvel’s Runaways Season 2
Murderous parents? Outstanding warrants? A dinosaur living down the hall? Basic, relatable stuff when you a group of super powered teenagers playing house together on the run in Marvel's Runaways on Hulu. But the surprisingly well handled queer relationship between Karolina and Nico is what's really got us tuning in at the Bi-Geekly Report!
