Category: 2015 Fall – Pick a Side
On Nobody’s Side
By S. H. G. The frustrating thing about growing up bisexual is that both the heteropatriarchy and...
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From the Editors: Pick a Side
Dear Readers, We present in this issue an abundance of thoughtful prose and poetry on the theme “Pick a Side,” with new and returning authors S. H. G., Mary Rawson, K. R. Eggler, Chiquita Violette, Gwendolyn Fougy Henry, Toby...
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Around the World: Yossra, Egypt
It is hard to believe I have come this far in less than a year. The worst chains I ever endured...
Read MoreResponses to Your Inappropriate Assumptions about my Sexual Identity
By K. R. Eggler “Lesbian. You must be a lesbian. Are you a lesbian? You have lesbian hair. You have to be a lesbian. No? Oh. Then you must be straight? Even if you have that hair? You should grow your hair out if you ever want...
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That Other Side of the Coin
By Chiquita Violette Eras long ago, I’d chosen but it be blasphemy How selfish am I, if that one...
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Fluid with a side of fashion
By Gwendolyn Fougy Henry Clothes shopping stresses me out! Segregated clothing sections trigger...
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By Toby Adams Which team do you play for? Boy or Girl, wear your hair long in jeans and t-shirt Fixing cars and sewing dresses Date Men or Women, their soft skin, rough hands curves, innies and outies Gay or Straight In the...
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By Alice Shannon “Pick a side!” “You’re not real!” “You’re not valid!” “You don’t make sense!” “You don’t fit in!” “Pick a side!” “You’re not like me, But you should be.” “You’re too different!” “You’re confused!” “Pick a side!”...
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Aside from This
By Rev. Francesca Bongiorno Fortunato When urged to pick a side (not sit astride the fence) my...
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