Why I Don’t Use CAFAB
by: Kade Heron The circles that I have recently been running in often throw around the terms CAMAB and CAFAB, translated as ‘Coercively Assigned __ At Birth.” As far as […]
Category Archives: Queers
On Celebrating Gay Advent, Hallowe’en and Sincerity
by: David Chastity and Eugene Cain David Chastity: David Chastity here with Thing Two this morning to talk about the best holiday ever, Gay Christmas. Not just ‘cause it’s our […]
Notable Assholes: On Being Called a “Shemale Stripper”
by: Rebecca Kling I ran into quite a few notable assholes and bigots while touring. They were absolutely the exception, far outnumbered by the people who – in person, on Facebook, and […]
How My Sexuality Helped Me Feel Sexy
by: Judy Punch Being queer has helped me feel better about my body. But probably not in the touchy-feely way you’re thinking. Let me explain. Exhibit A: My big belly. […]
Is There a Point to Cheating?: Being Sex Positive and Against Infidelity
by: Bobby Crowley So, I was thinking about the word “slut” this week. I was thinking about the word “slut” and it sparked some mental churning. I began to think […]
“We’re Here, We’re Queer, Steer Clear of Apartheid!”: On the Cancellation of “Invisible Men” at the Chicago International Social Change Festival
by: Alex Cachinero-Gorman This Sunday, October 7th, the Chicago International Social Change Festival was set to screen the Chicago premiere of Yariv Mozer’s documentary, Gvarim Bilti Nirim (The Invisible Men), […]
Reclaimed Space: Current Queer Art at Chicago’s Sullivan Galleries
by: Kevin Sparrow The evolving definition of queer and an accompanying comprehensive theory are gaining momentum in the academic world and through social portals such as blogs, Tumblr, and television. […]
Queer Reactions: The Politics of Fast Food
by: Amy Nicole Miller When I saw the news in August that Central Valley Meat, a California slaughterhouse, was caught on undercover cameras abusing cows, my first reaction wasn’t shock, […]
Queering Harry Potter: The World of “Slash Fiction”
by: Evelyn Eisleigh This summer, I was sucked deep into the world of Harry Potter fan fiction, and my life will never be the same. I know what you’re thinking, this […]
Queering Inequalities: The Lasting Legacy of the Chicago Teachers’ Union Strike
by: Nico Lang The Chicago Teachers’ Union is on the side of history. For decades, Chicago’s teachers have been burdened with a system crumbling around them. They’ve weathered dilapidated buildings, […]
