And How to Set Yourself Up to Learn from Failure — Failure is not something I have feared in the past. I have failed many times in pursuit of my ambitions, but this time it hit deep, and I struggled to accept it. Admitting defeat is never easy, but the time is right when it feels liberating and not shameful. …

What are they/them and other gender-free and neutral pronouns? And how to update your language to be more inclusive of all gender identities. — When using the binary pronouns, he and she, we have all been trained to make assumptions based on visual and vocal cues about human identity. With groundbreaking visibility and acceptance levels in recent decades, Queer, Transgender, and Non-Binary people have shown us that human identity transcends these societal and cultural…

What makes Queer such a divisive, yet powerful term, and when was the turning point for its current meaning? — The term Queer remains in a state of ambiguity, embraced by younger generations and challenged by LGBT elders, leaving the cishet world utterly confused about whether it is okay to say it aloud. For the record, I identify as Queer, and yes, you can say it. It is not without…

Radically Queer™ views on identity, culture, and life — Queerist is an LGBTQ+ focused community platform and publication that launched in 2021 as the editorial arm of the former Alt Pronouns. The platform is now exclusively available on Medium. Queerist features Radically Queer™ views on LGBTQ+ topics and issues from Identity and Culture to Health, Life, & History. Our…

Examining Hollywood’s Queer history, America’s Queer oppression, media’s influence, and Hollywood’s problematic perspectives to answer this controversial question — North America releases more than 700 films a year, which yields a lot of competition for awards. History has proven Queer stories offer ripe material for distinction. The first film to win the Academy Award for best picture was a subverted Queer story featuring the first gay kiss in cinema…

What happens when the name you were given becomes a tool to suppress who you truly are? — In our minds, and in the minds of others, our names form and shape ideas of who we are. What happens when the name you are given becomes a tool to suppress who you truly are? My birthdays have usually brought an onslaught of trauma with people using my former…

And why it is time to rethink how you discuss, describe, and document your own identity. — Everyone has a right to voice their opinions, but we must challenge those who refuse to accept the lived realities of other people and those who falsely voice their opinions as fact. J.K. Rowling has long held and voiced opinions that are harmful to trans identities. In a recent tweet…