Representation Matters: Film ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Recreates Historic Interview With Man Living With AIDS
At the height of their 1980s popularity, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker were television evangelist royalty, hosting multiple shows and raking in cash from...
Month: December 2021
‘The Power of the Dog’ Doesn’t Idealize Queerness and Is Better for It
More a frontier psychodrama than an action-driven western with the kinds of shootouts or even fisticuffs one might expect, “Power of the Dog” makes...
It Begins With You
6 min read
Dez explained that when she was younger she knew she wanted to help others but didn’t know what that was going to look like....
Virtual Mental Health Services are More Available Than Ever. Is it Enough?
The marginal increase in efficiency isn’t enough to accommodate the mammoth upswell in people experiencing signs of mental distress — especially since there already...
Jennifer Tilly Is Your Friend to the End
9 min read
Chucky is no Harvey Milk, but the killer doll with fire-red hair from openly gay creator Don Mancini is, at least, a good queer-affirming...
For Some, How Family Handle Names and Pronouns Can Make or Break the Holiday
Many face difficult decisions about what to do around the holidays. But for those whose families embrace their identities, it can bring new joy...
Gender-Neutral Toys Hard to find, Critical for Some Trans Kids and Parents
The holiday gift-buying season highlights the gendered world of toy aisles. Finding a gender-neutral one can be a tall order, but one with big...
Some LGBTQ+ People Worry COVID-19 Vaccine Will Affect HIV medication. It Won’t.
Most LGBTQ+ adults are vaccinated, but the concerns are coming from a particularly vulnerable minority. There is no evidence the two treatments interact negatively,...
Southern Spirit: A Very Queer Vacay In Historic Savannah
To get one’s bearings in Savannah, a tour is well-advised, and there are dozens listed on official tourism website Visit Savannah, from trolley to...
‘Nashville’s Nutcracker’ Returns, Holiday Merriment Abounds
The performance brought back the feelings of awe and wonder felt when seeing it for the first time as a child. Entering the lobby,...