Do Straight People Belong in Queer Fan Fiction Spaces?

In Memory of Jason Collins

Jason Collins, the first gay man to come out while playing in the NBA, recently died of brain cancer. We pay our respects, tell you a little about his accomplishments, and discuss the progress that still needs to be made in men's professional sports.

Bisexuality: Stereotypes and Misunderstandings

Bisexuality is the most represented group in the LGBTQ+ community, but also one of the most misunderstood. We’ll address some of those misunderstandings and explain why it’s important to validate bi people’s identities.

Do Straight People Belong in Queer Fan Fiction Spaces?

As queer stories like #heartstopper and #heatedrivalry find wide appeal, tension arises as straight fans follow the fandom into queer spaces. One of these is spaces is the world of #fanfiction, long a queer refuge from heteronormative storylines. Are queer fans justified in being territorial, and what guidelines should straight fans follow in being respectful guests in spaces that are not their own?

Get Up Stand Up: Protest in the USA

The U.S. has a long history of protest - what has worked, what hasn't, and what can we learn?

Heated Rivalry Part 2: This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Heated Rivalry is a runaway hit, but that's not all good news for the queer community. Take a listen. #queerpodcast #lgbtqpodcast #heatedrivalry #queermedia #parasocialrelationships