Chants such as this one have echoed across campus since Nov. 14, the first official day of the UAW strike. The turnout was amazing, with graduate students, undergraduate students, and even some faculty showing up for the largest strike in University of California and U.S. history…
Queer Next Up: Emmet Abrams
Emmet Abrams (he/they) is a transmasculine writer, animator, and self described “professional jester” based in Los Angeles.
Bible by the Bedside
“If a man practices homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman, both men have committed a detestable act. They must both be put to death, for they are guilty of a capital offense.” Leviticus 20:13. Such a verse reverberates emphatically in my soul and has all throughout my life.
UAW Strike at UCLA: In Photos
Academic workers across the University of California have been on strike since last Monday (Nov. 14). Here is their fight so far documented in photos.
Trans Awareness Week 2022: Our Experiences
In honor of Trans Awareness Week, we asked our staff to share their experiences with being a part of the trans/nonbinary community.
The Queers Are Already Rocking The 2023 Grammys: A Breakdown of LGBTQ+ Nominees
Nominations for the 2023 Grammy Aawards were livestreamed by the Recording Academy on Tuesday (Nov. 15) and quite a few queer artists made the cut. Here’s a breakdown of the openly LGBTQ+ acts on the list and what they’ve done for our community, along with some honorary ally mentions.
Celebrating 25 Years of the Queer Magic of Janet Jackson’s “The Velvet Rope”
This October marked a quarter of a century since the release of Janet Jackson’s landmark sixth album, “The Velvet Rope.” Beyond just being the most ambitious and beautiful LP of Jackson’s career, “The Velvet Rope” was also the vital release where she fully embraced her status as a gay icon and LGBTQ+ ally.
Queer Next Up: KFIR
An irresistible mix of pop, dance, and soul, KFIR (he/him) is a timeless pop ambition and dancefloor gospel that celebrates all things.
Subverting the Queer Coming-of-Age Film: A Review of “When Men Were Men”
“When Men Were Men” follows a young transmasculine person grappling with his existence in his rural Irish Catholic hometown.
In The Mirror: A Review of “Homebody”
“Homebody” is a new film written and directed by Joseph Sackett that follows a young boy, Johnny, when he body swaps with his babysitter, Melanie. Coming in at only an hour and 15 minutes, “Homebody” packs in a storyline ripe with self-discovery.
