‘That’s my man’. Taylor Swift repeats the line 13 times through my headphones. I cannot listen. My stomach drops and my heart feels like it’s collapsing in on itself. What is this feeling? Grief?
By E.Kamryn (any pronouns)
Queer Histories: The Symbols and Meanings of Flowers
Flowers have been used throughout history to signify meanings like love, passion and beauty (roses), purity, virtue and devotion (lilies), rebirth and new beginnings (daffodils), and joy (marigolds). However, flowers have also been used as a coded language to signify queerness during times of persecution or to represent love and joy within the queer community.
By Syaa Liesch (they/them)
LGBT, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+SB, LGBTQQIAP+… which one is correct?
Queer Histories: The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands
In protest of the government's bigotry, a group of queer activists at Brisbane Pride decided to create their own 'Gay and Lesbian Kingdom'. Under international law, 'oppressed people who occupy an EOT (External Overseas Territory) ... (have) the right to self-determination and self-government'. The Coral Sea Islands, recognised as an EOT of Australia, met this criteria. By asserting their occupancy, these activists could establish their own queer friendly government.
By Syaa Liesch (they/them)
