THOUGHTS

The Right to Heal: Psilocybin and Queer Trauma

I’ve been to a lot of therapists over the years, whether it be due to…

Current Relationship Status with Drugs and Alcohol: It’s Complicated

I’ve had some complicated relationships in my time, but none so sordid as my affair…

My Queer Awakening Was Also A Spiritual One

It was 2004. I was 11 years old, in 6th grade at a Catholic school…

the author in the the wings of the backstage at a concert

What it’s Like Being a Queer Person with No Emergency Contact

There are apps now for people who live alone. You check in once a day,…

Queer Across America

Queer Across America: The Final Chapter

Six years ago, I packed all my belongings into my car and set off on…

food

The Story of Ash: A Journey of Grit, Grace, and Gastronomy

Picture it: Paonia, Colorado, the mid-80s. A little hippie kid with big dreams and an…

2022 PRIDE Press Conference - Print Ready

You Can Sit With Us, But Don’t Say Too Much

I charge five dollars to talk about my race and ethnicity. It started as a…

For Many Prides to Come

Editor’s Column: For Many Prides to Come

This time of year, we take a little bit of time for Pride reflection following…

Saved by the Bell reboot

The Top 5 Best Television Reboots That I’m Pretty Sure Nobody Watched But Me

Reboots get an unfair rap. Some people say that reboots are signs that television networks…

Politics and Mental Health

Activism and Burnout: 6 Ways to Care for Yourself While Fighting for Change

LGBTQ+ activism has long been a lifeline for community, visibility, and progress. From Stonewall to…