queerness

Taystee sobs, kneeling on the ground, with a CO standing behind her. Image: Netflix.

Orange Is The New Black Is Trauma Porn Written For White People [spoilers]

It’s like the writers and producers sat around and said, “Let’s put all the most f*cked up recent cultural references in one season and be the most forward, innovative, social justice show out there!” It’s literally the exploitation and voyeurism of our pain on a platter for the world to gawk at and consume.

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My Struggle To Embrace The Term “Brave”

I’m not brave because I’m shameless, or superior, or strange. I’m brave because I’m afraid.

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Your Guide To Non-Oppressive BDSM

I wanted to create guidelines for myself about how to navigate non-oppressive BDSM that I hope would be helpful for other marginalized subs.

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"I Am A Final Boss": Interview With (Ex)-Games Critic Mattie Brice

Mattie opens up about game journalism, food, attractiveness, identity, fashion, cutie hunting—and so much more.

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"I Love People Who Are Imperfect Around Me": Interview With GaymerX President Toni Rocca

Toni talks to us about queerness, games, the meaning of safe space . . . and, of course, bears.

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What It's Like To Be A Queer Woman In Prison

My queer identity has been used against me—through my wrongful arrest and two incarcerations.

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What It's Like To Be A Queer Woman In Prison

My queer identity has been used against me—through my wrongful arrest and two incarcerations.

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