Queer History, Queer Now
And we know, we have always known, that no place is safe—we are queer people of color, no place is ever safe for us, not even the gay club—but it’s... Read More
TO BECOME LOUDER, EVEN STILL: Responses to Sexual Violence in Literary Spaces
INTRODUCTION From my time as a crisis counselor, I learned that the term “crisis” refers to a moment when the body identifies intense danger, either in response to a new... Read More
a work in progress
a work in progress Mahogany L. Browne The name of this poem is: How to write a poem about ferguson Or The name of this poem is: How a... Read More
The Gun Joke
It’s funny, she says, how many people are shocked
by this shooting and the next and next and the next.
Survival Guide For Animals Born In Captivity
by Camille Rankine
The trick is to get on the ground and fold
yourself into a small, soft shape.
How to Not Get Killed by the NYPD
How to Not Get Killed by the NYPD Metta Sáma When you see the pitch-perfect black 4-door shaded windows roll up on you, don’t grip your wheel. Casually look... Read More