the south

politics + activism

Roy Moore and His Cowboy Theocracy Are Running for Senate, and That’s Very Dangerous

I grew up in Roy Moore’s Alabama; his hatred and zealotry have no limits. Now, he’s headed for the Senate, and he’ll likely win.

Alice Lesperance —

Sep 29, 2017

politics + activism

Photoessay: Electric Dirt and Radical Community with Queer Appalachia

Queer Appalachia celebrated the release of Electric Dirt: A Celebration of Queer Voices and Identities from Appalachia and the South while raising funds for Southerners on New Ground and oh,…

Queer Appalachia —

Aug 31, 2017

politics + activism

Here’s How to Help LGBT Houstonians After Hurricane Harvey

On Thursday, I heard we were going to have some rain over the weekend, and now the city that I have lived in my whole life is underwater. How do…

marissandrist —

Aug 30, 2017

politics + activism

Queer Activists are Taking Down Racist Symbols in the South

“While there have been no arrests yet of the white supremacists who mercilessly beat a counter-protester in Charlottesville, there have already been at least three arrests for the removal of…

Ari —

Aug 17, 2017

politics + activism

Trump Lit The “Good Ol’ Boy” Torches That Set Charlottesville on Fire

The step from “good ol’ boy” to “armed white supremacist mob member” is as simple as believing you have to protect a way of life that’s under attack by an…

Heather Hogan —

Aug 13, 2017

first person

Sorry, A 19th Century Woman Already Has the Best Tombstone

The tale of Martha Kirksey, the woman who did what she could.

Erin —

Jul 12, 2017

politics + activism

The Struggle is Still Raging in North Carolina: “Bathroom Bill” HB2’s Status Under Trump

Here’s the latest updates in the struggle against HB2, an analysis of what a Trump administration means for Trans rights, and advice on what the rest of the country needs…

Syd Roberts —

Feb 23, 2017

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: The Slow Holler Tarot, First Impressions and Favourite Cards

The Slow Holler Tarot is the product of 19 months’ work by artists and writers with queer and/or Southern identities.

Beth —

Jan 12, 2017

politics + activism

North Carolina Republicans Are Smarmy Anti-Trans Motherfuckers and Didn’t Hold Up Their Part of the HB2 Repeal

North Carolina Republican lawmakers didn’t honor their word when they said they would repeal HB2 in full. Instead they delivered a half-assed deal that kinda repeals HB2 with a major…

Yvonne —

Dec 21, 2016

politics + activism

North Carolina Pinky Promises To End HB2 As Long As Charlotte Stops Shielding LGBTQ People From Discrimination

In an apparent deal, the Charlotte city council voted to repeal an anti-discrimination ordinance in exchange for the Republican-led General Assembly’s promise to end HB2.

Yvonne —

Dec 19, 2016

politics + activism

North Carolina Republicans Really Hate Democracy, Pass New Laws to Limit Incoming Democratic Governor’s Power

In a last ditch effort to maintain Republican power in North Carolina, Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill today that would limit the power of incoming Democratic Governor Roy Cooper,…

Yvonne —

Dec 16, 2016

hair

You Need Help: What To Do With Your Gay Hair In Trump Country

I think you could style your hair like Dolly Parton and people on Kentucky front porches and in Kentucky truck beds would still call you a dyke in that horrible…

Adrian —

Nov 21, 2016