There are so many things that numb us to who we are. Alcohol is a big one. Minority groups, including queer and trans folks, have higher rates of alcoholism. It makes sense that we’d want to reach for a substance that provides an escape. But where’s the line between temporary escape and self-sabotage, playing right into the hands of those harmful stereotypes forced on us?
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On Sept. 15, 2017, Olivia stepped into a full-body scanner at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. When she stepped out, a female Transportation Security Administration officer approached. On the scanner’s screen was an outline of a human body with the groin highlighted. The officer told Olivia that because of something the scanner had detected, a pat-down would be necessary.
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Kim Petras could be the next big pop star, and the fact that she’s transgender is secondly, thirdly, or even fourthly, a talking point.
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Women and Trans skate nights and other Skate Like A Girl events are helping carve out a distinctive Seattle queer and trans skate community.
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When I defy traditional femininity, I get harassed, misgendered, or gawked at. I’m a lazy femme who wears makeup almost exclusively at night, rarely shaves their legs and has a deep voice. I’m non-binary and care very little about passing. This inspires a lot of ire in people.
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If you live in Seattle and are looking for transition-related medical care, luckily, it can be easier than some other places. Take it from me. I’ll tell you how I did it and where you can start if you’re just beginning to navigate the healthcare system.
Read MoreSaint Taint, a trans-femme artist, recently released a new video for their single “I Got Lies (feat. Mïrändä).
Read MoreVoting. Boarding a plane. Driving. Buying a drink. Filling out paperwork for a new job. These are all situations where showing a driver’s license or state-issued ID can be nerve-wracking or even dangerous for transgender people.
Read MoreIn this week’s Queerspace News Week in Review: Janet Mock signs with Netflix, Megan Rapinoe tells it like it is, and we celebrate Zach Barack as the first out trans actor to appear in the MCU.
Read MoreActor, singer, and comedian Zach Barack is the first openly trans actor to join the MCU, playing one of Peter Parker’s school classmates in Spider Man: Far From Home.
Read MoreCongrats to Janet Mock for signing a major deal with Netflix and breaking another barrier for Black, trans women
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Seattle genre-fluid band Nauticult has decided to change it up again. “We’ve recently decided to, instead of calling ourselves experimental hip hop, call ourselves experimental punk. That was a long discussion,” says vocalist Austin Sankey.
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