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Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’

Dwayne Ratleff grew up Black, poor and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.” Ratleff has written an impressive, award-winning debut novel – a memoir really…Read more

World’s first Drag Laureate shares art, joy, politics of drag

A yearly "Day of Drag" and a Drag Mall? While many states are restricting drag, San Francisco Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger is spreading the humor and "sparkle" of drag to make positive change in the world.Read more

Pagans for dinner? Making holidays queer-comfy

Just in time for potentially awkward holiday gatherings, we present a holiday fave: Author and civil rights lawyer Abby Dees tells our allies go ahead, ask LGBTQ relatives or friends your burning questions. If you’re queer, she…Read more

Burning Man – art and queer exploration

Is Burning Man worth the heat and dust? What’s queer about it? Is it true that many “straight” boys and girls put out there, as they explore their sexuality?Read more

A transgender experience in song and talk

When musician and educator Nick Lawrence shared his story with me, I understood "transgender" like never before. His album "I Am a Man" is about his personal journey. In original songs and in our intimate…Read more

Liberace’s Spectacular Crystal Closet – a birthday treat!

Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’

World’s first Drag Laureate shares art, joy, politics of drag

Pagans for dinner? Making holidays queer-comfy

Burning Man – art and queer exploration

A transgender experience in song and talk

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