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Schoolgirl Skirt: How the Kink Community Encouraged My Transition
One of the first garments in my femme wardrobe was a schoolgirl skirt. A black and red plaid thing, so short it barely covered my ass. Steel rings decorated its waistband, punctuating its gothiness. It would have looked perfect on one of the anarchist cheerleaders from that Nirvana video.
Tips On How To Avoid Misgendering Folx And How To Correct Yourself If (Not When) You Do
If you misgender someone whose pronouns you know, just correct yourself and move on. No need to make a big apology. This often pushes the awkwardness of the moment off on the person you misgendered who feels they have to forgive you for the conversation to continue which is manipulative and self-centered.
A Subversive Slice of Life: Three Powerful Films at the TWIST Film Festival
From the continuing plight of trans people serving in the military, to a film that was banned in its home country of Kenya, these three films are but a part of this year’s lineup at the 2018 Twist Seattle Queer Film Festival.
Totally Unofficial Queer Guide to PAX West 2018
It’s time for our Totally Unofficial Queer Guide to PAX West 2018, the annual gaming convention at the Washington State Convention Center that draws thousands for an epic, glorious weekend of the latest video games, tabletop, music, costumes and all sorts of general nerdery.
Glimpse Into Tomorrow at the SIFF VR Zone
The SIFF VR Zone is a pop-up virtual reality installation living, for now, on the first floor of Pacific Place Mall. It’s the most intriguing thing the 44th Annual Seattle International Film Festival has had going on all season – or for even the last two SIFF seasons. Maybe three.
The Honesty and Raw Emotion of ArtsWest’s Hir
The honesty and raw emotion conjured of Hir is enough to leave anyone shaken to their core. Every element of this production created a performance that is a rollercoaster – and should not be seen lightly. If you have the opportunity to see Hir, do yourself a favor: skip the mascara and bring some tissues.
Totally Unofficial Queer Guide to Emerald City Comic Con 2018
One of the best parts about ECCC is the variety of diversity related panels and events to be found, especially panels featuring queer related content, as well as panels representing accessibility, race, and gender. Here are some of the best panels to be found on the list.
Cupid Strikes Again: The End of V Day
A red sun sets on Valentine’s Day 2018, with 1 wounded and 1 newly celebrated as a hero, as a Valentine’s Day celebration ran what some might call amuck. At 7:05 AM, Charlie Parsley, 28, woke up like it was any other day. They got up, dressed ,ate breakfast, and then began to scroll through their non-chronological instagram feed, liking videos of cats and memes trolling Cancers.
Bow Down to Sara Porkalob and Dragon Baby
Dragon Baby has all the promise of a new budding romance. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, eager to know where it will take you next, how you will learn more about yourself, and empathize with person’s life story.
Gender Role Damage Control and the Renaissance of Queer Artists
Sam I’Am and Ian Hill are two queer artists to look out for. It’s obvious these two are dedicated to making original, exceptionally crafted art. There is a renaissance of Trans Queer and/or POC artists right now and we a blessed to witness their ingenuity.
The Simple Magic of Bet Ya Ungodly Things
Neve took a huge risk with Bet Ya Ungodly Things. She created something really unique, ethereal, moving, confusing, and downright magical. I was lucky to have experienced it. Neve Andromeda Mazique Bianco is a force, and I cannot wait to see them grow and continue to create new works of art.
Absinth Fueled Bohemia Shines at The Triple Door
While one might not think first of a musical based around classical music when thinking of weekend plans, Bohemia shines – especially if accentuated by a glass of the anise-flavored alcohol known for dreamy-electric inspirations. It’s the kind of challenging and thoughtful theater the city is best at.
The Beat: Adé
We’re back with The Beat, hosted by CarLarans, your home for the hottest rising stars in Seattle’s queer music scene. This week we’re joined by legendary singer, actor, model, curator, and producer Adé!
Playing it Straight: Where are the Queer Actors in Queer Stories?
To call out the obvious lip service that the entertainment industry pays to its desperate need for more representative inclusion seems redundant, and yet, the more things change, the more they stay the same. When it comes to inclusion, Hollywood still has a homophobia problem.
Call Me When It’s Over
While Call Me By Your Name is a beautifully crafted piece of cinema, its story is ultimately empty and unfulfilling, and would’ve better served as a 20 minute video tour of Northern Italy. Combined with such problematic casting, it makes for a story that just didn’t need to be told.