Emma Cieslik, Author at Autostraddle

Emma Cieslik

Emma Cieslik (she/her) is a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent museum professional and writer based in Washington, DC. She is interested in the intersections of religion, gender, sexuality, and material culture, especially focused on queer religious identity and accessible histories.

lgbt history

How Magazines Served As Sites of Trans Community-Making 50 Years Ago

These magazines provided critical representation for trans and gender expansive individuals across the United States who saw themselves represented in their pages.

Emma Cieslik

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Aug 8, 2025

A gay history of the Muppets Pepe the Prawn, Kermit the Frog, and Gonzo smile at the camera

tv feature

A Queer History of the Muppets

From Kermit’s drag persona Kermeena to nonbinary icon Gonzo, The Muppets have always been queer on-screen and among their fans.

Emma Cieslik

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Jul 7, 2025

Author photo of Charlie Claire Burgess next to the cover of their book Queer Devotion

book features

Charlie Claire Burgess Understands Why You Might Hate Religion

In their new book Queer Devotion, Charlie Claire Burgess joins a robust tradition of queer and trans people reclaiming religious symbolism for ourselves.

Emma Cieslik

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May 22, 2025

The arms of an older person displays two pairs of high heels on a wooden table.

culture

Which of Your Possessions Belongs in a Trans Museum?

Small grassroots LGBTQ+ museums, archives, and galleries are redefining what it means to preserve and display trans histories.

Emma Cieslik

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Mar 11, 2025

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How Magazines Served As Sites of Trans Community-Making 50 Years Ago

How Magazines Served As Sites of Trans Community-Making 50 Years Ago

All Articles by this Author on Autostraddle

How Magazines Served As Sites of Trans Community-Making 50 Years Ago

A Queer History of the Muppets

Charlie Claire Burgess Understands Why You Might Hate Religion

Which of Your Possessions Belongs in a Trans Museum?

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Emma Cieslik

Featured Articles by Author

How Magazines Served As Sites of Trans Community-Making 50 Years Ago

How Magazines Served As Sites of Trans Community-Making 50 Years Ago

All Articles by this Author on Autostraddle

How Magazines Served As Sites of Trans Community-Making 50 Years Ago

A Queer History of the Muppets

Charlie Claire Burgess Understands Why You Might Hate Religion

Which of Your Possessions Belongs in a Trans Museum?

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