In a world that feels increasingly anxious and uncertain, many of us are craving something real. This article explores why that feeling is growing—and how real-life connection, especially within lesbian+ and queer women’s communities, is becoming the most powerful way to find grounding, joy, and belonging again.
In an Anxious World, Real Life Becomes the Revolution Read More »
Alison Bechdel’s May 13 appearance in Albuquerque brings the iconic Bechdel Test back to its roots in lesbian and queer community, where conversation, connection, and real lives take center stage. More than an author talk, it’s a powerful reminder that women’s stories have always been rich, complex, and worthy of the spotlight.
The Bechdel Test, Real Community, and a Big Night in Albuquerque Read More »
What’s really behind women’s fascination with gay male romance? Krys Cerisier unpacks the desire, the questions, and the cultural tension.
This week, New Mexico and California made one thing clear: algorithms shape visibility—and lesbian+ and queer women are too often left out.
Krys Cerisier crossed all over America’s mid-sized cities; to see how lesbian and queer women are quietly rebuilding intentional spaces — social, political, and relational — beyond the coasts. What’s emerging isn’t nostalgia for the past, but a new map of community rooted in strategy, creativity, and the simple desire to meet, protect, and build with one another.
When Mary Oishi stepped to the podium as Albuquerque’s Poet Laureate, she knew she wasn’t standing there alone — she was carrying lesbian history with her. In this intimate interview, she shares how protest, haiku, heritage, and heartbreak shaped a voice that dignifies us all.
An Interview with Mary Oishi, Poet Laureate of Albuquerque (2020-2022) Read More »
Kristen Stewart has built a career on not apologizing for who she is. So when she considers expanding her life beyond the U.S., it taps into something deeper — a conversation about safety, culture, and the future of queer visibility.
Kristen Stewart’s Departure and What It Says About America Read More »
When Brandi Carlile stood at center field and sang “America the Beautiful” at the Super Bowl, it wasn’t just a performance — it was a quiet queer lineage moment. Because the woman who wrote the song likely built her life with another woman, and suddenly lesbian history was echoing across America’s biggest stage.
A Queer Woman Wrote It. A Queer Woman Sang It. The NFL Played It. Read More »
Texas A&M has closed its women’s studies program and reshaped hundreds of courses on teaching race, gender, and sexuality. The message is clear: some stories are becoming harder to tell.
Texas A&M Ends Women’s Studies as Political Oversight Reaches the Classroom Read More »