THE QUEER CORNER (Nov) “So many people are unsure what to do or how to proceed; the fear of 'getting it wrong' prevents some people from even trying.”
Kids These Days "PFLAG Benton Franklin has created a place for our youth to find connection and belonging. But they can't be the only ones. These things are vital for the overall health of our community, because these kids are the future."
“Our armies are rising!” — A brief history of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson "...You’re going to have to fight for it. And you’re going to have to fight until you win."
An asexuality primer “Life is a journey, and we’ll never be done learning new things, even about ourselves.”
Charting new waters: Navigating the salty seas of late-in-life lesbianism “I’m a lesbian, and it’s not something to endure… it’s something I may finally be able to be proud of, and celebrate.”
Where there is trans existence, there will be trans resistance “This is not some far-off problem we have the privilege to ignore.”
Sunday Drag Brunch (and manufactured controversy) “We need people in office who support Richland's vision statement: 'Richland is a progressive, safe, and family-friendly community that welcomes diversity.'”
Gay students aren’t controversial “Protecting our LGBTQ+ neighbors and children is not a controversial issue. It is imperative.”
LGBTQIA+ Books "Check out these titles from Mid-Columbia Libraries which feature LGBTQIA+ characters/themes/authors."
Our transgender friends and family deserve more As trans visibility has increased, attempts to marginalize and criminalize our transgender siblings have intensified.
As transgender people mark deadliest year on record, one elder fights for the living Gloria Allen is showing the world on Transgender Day of Remembrance that there is hope.
Local Target misses the mark for Pride Month “...we can probably all agree that the lack of Pride merchandise for sale at our Tri-Cities Target stores is an oversight at best, and a prejudiced choice at worst.”
A parent’s response to her transgender daughter “Was this a surprise? Yes. An adjustment? Yes. But using her correct name and pronouns has been easy because she is our child who we love deeply and intensely.”
