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Their Rejection Sets Us Free
Reminders of the Power in Being Forced to Leave Behind Oppressive Contexts
Nov 3
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Resisting the Glittering Paralysis Induced by Social Media and Modern Technologies
A celebration of Sylvan Esso's new song WDID and their move off of Spotify
Oct 26
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Life Is Beautiful
Beverly Glenn Copeland reminds us of the sweetness in life that is ours to enjoy - yes, even now
Sep 22
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"We Are Made of Love; We Are Also Made of Pain."
Big Thief's "Grandmother" and the critical duality of loving each other and life through crisis and loss
Sep 16
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"You Will Outlive Them"
The Truth in Nina Keith, Julie Byrne, and Taryn Blake Miller's Message of Trans Resistance and Survival
May 11
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We're Grieving
Reflections on Trans Loss, "Point of Disgust" by Perfume Genius and Alan Sparhawk, and Kintsugi
May 2
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Country as a Site of Queer Tenderness, Power, and Fun (Part 1)
On "Sugar in the Tank" by Julien Baker & Torres and Reclaiming Country Culture
Apr 21
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A Bit of Trans History and Trans Artistry
Ahya Simone and Allison Russell Cover Jackie Shane's "Any Other Way"
Apr 13
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"Every Beat of My Heart is a Merciful Act of God"
On Gossip (the band) and the Powerful Defiance of Trans and Queer Life
Apr 6
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Investing in an Unpredictable Future
Reflections on My Anniversary and Lucy Dacus' "Best Guess" as a Reminder to Pursue Connection Amidst Uncertainty
Mar 29
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"To Exist in the Face of Suffering and Death and Somehow Still Keep Singing"
Channeling the Vitality of Florence & the Machine's "Free"
Mar 21
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Listen to This if You're Feeling Alone in Your Despair
On Community and the "Ancient Hymnal Quality" of Asher White, Eli Winter, and Caroline Rose's cover of Judee Sill's "Down Where the Valleys are Low"
Mar 8
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