Icons, moments, books, films, and stories that shaped us.
In a time marked by political tension, loneliness, and cultural fragmentation, an evening with Alison Bechdel became something far deeper than a literary event. It became a reminder that stories still matter, queer community still matters, and that being fully human — complicated, searching, imperfect — may be one of the most radical acts left.
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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.
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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.
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.
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