Queer Issues

Have you ever watched a show or movie and thought two characters of the same gender should’ve gotten together? Maybe it seemed like they were setting that up the whole time the characters were interacting. Then things go on and on and on and there’s no pay off to the set up. They never get …

We always hear nowadays that representation matters. Issues of representation arise quickly with works of fiction, especially if creators highlight its representation prior to its release. But what is it exactly? Why does representation matter? How can we define good and bad representation? What is represenation? Representation is when media reflects people’s life experiences. There’s …

As of October 8th, 2023, 501 proposed bills attack the rights of queer people. Of those bills, 84 have passed into law and 190 are still open for a decision. The ACLU has a tracker with live updates here. These legislations fall into a number of categories, and you can help influence decisions by contacting …

Queer Art with a History In a world where gender is widely seen as a binary, drag is an art form that’s not just about transforming bodies but also challenging societal norms. Although it has risen to prominence and fame in the last few decades, drag is actually a global trend that has spanned eons. …

The first reported cases of HIV and AIDS among communities of gay men in San Francisco and New York City in June of 1981 sparked the beginning of the devastating AIDS epidemic. Since then, more than 700,000 people have died stateside, and upwards of 40 million have died of AIDS related illnesses internationally. The AIDS …