Jessie Pryce

When it comes to persecution against the LGBTQ+ community, nearly every aspect of life has a layer of danger embedded in it. By far one of the most difficult landscapes to navigate as a queer person is healthcare. Seen It Before Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, queer individuals worldwide faced a medical scare known as … Read more

With the US’s divide when it comes to politics, many should not be surprised that anti-LGBTQ+ legislation runs rampant in the South. States such as Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Kentucky have all been labeled as places for queer folks to avoid. A New Shift This past year, however, attitudes might be shifting the state of … Read more

There’s one in every family: an adventurous soul who packs up shop and moves abroad to start a new life. However, there is a significant demographic that makes up these globetrotters: trans people. Stepping Out Trans individuals, as well as concerned parents raising trans and nonbinary children, are actively pursuing a life outside of the … Read more

Georgia could very well become the next state to end the practice of subminimum wages for employees with disabilities. If passed, the appeal could mandate that every individual be paid minimum wage, regardless of ability status. A Harsh Reality While it may sound unbelievable, subminimum wage is a commonplace exception for minimum wage requirements that … Read more

After a long week of work, one of the most common places they find themselves at is a bar. What better than sitting back, drinking with friends, and potentially meeting somebody new? For queer people, gay bars offer this in spades. Gay Bars Aplenty In most well-populated cities, it’s standard to have at least one … Read more

Traveling is often seen as exciting and adventurous. It is an opportunity for one to step outside their comfort zone and explore a new place. But for queer individuals, traveling often comes with an array of anxieties.  A Fear of Travel Many locations in the world are unsafe for LGBTQ+ travelers. With increasing horror stories … Read more

It may be falsely assumed that being non-binary is a new phenomenon that only resonates with a small group of people. However, around 1.2 million adults in the US identify as nonbinary. A large percentage of this demographic is under the age of 30. Young and Eager This means most non-binary individuals are early on … Read more

Samuel Woodward, an accused murderer, is facing trial in California beginning Tuesday, April 16th. Prosecutors working on the case are hoping to tack on a hate crime charge as well as the original murder charge. On Trial Woodward, who is now 26, is accused of stabbing classmate Blaze Bernstein back in January of 2018. Bernstein … Read more

Humans are curious by nature. Everyone has a secret dream of living becoming a young wizard, a secret agent, or an intergalactic nomad. These dreams live inside books, but now, some of these dreams are under attack. Pushing Up In Sales For many young queer people, reading books with queer storylines has become increasingly important. … Read more

Since the beginning of the HIV pandemic during the 1980s, the disease has always been associated with the queer community. It has become a frequent form of discrimination through many facets of life, and the military is no exception. A Groundbreaking Case This discrimination can best be seen in the recent court case that was … Read more

Over the past few years, ICE has garnished a notorious reputation for itself. Officers are claimed to treat undocumented migrants poorly and be insensitive to LGBTQ migrants.  Under Lock and Key At the Aurora immigrant detention center in Colorado, genderqueer migrants complained that they are treated poorly, and being subjected to long periods of lockdown. … Read more

It might be easy to think that most LGBTQ+ people are open about their sexuality, but a study conducted at Yale School of Public Health deems the opposite. In fact, most queer individuals stay closeted, masking their orientation from almost everyone they know. International Evidence The research pulls from data gathered by the European Union … Read more

Christianity may be slowly losing its grip on the modern world. Church attendance is down, and atheistic beliefs are rising. And in the Pope’s latest statement about trans right, devotion may quickly turn to distaste. A New Teaching The Vatican has released a doctrine stating that gender-affirming operations are a “grave violation of human dignity.” … Read more

Black History is often the crossroads for many who highlight the achievements of Black Americans. However, this crossroads has been under fire for lacking intersectionality. A Time and Place Many members of the LGBTQ+ have lamented the lack of representation during Black History Month. The primary response is that queer culture has its own time … Read more

Iowa sparks national controversy as its gender balance mandate for decision-making bodies has been repealed. The statute, which had existed for more than 30 years, required state-funded committees and boards to maintain an equal representation of both sexes.  Governor’s Approval The decision to repeal was approved by Kim Reynolds, who is acting Governor. Debates have … Read more

The release of the much anticipated Dune: Part Two has come and gone, but not without its own scandal. The original novel’s queer fanbase has been hoping for a less truthful adaptation, one that would be less harmful in queer representation. Raising Views and Concerns Denis Villeneuve’s Dune hit theaters in 2021, and fans eagerly … Read more