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Most recently published stories in Pride.

Unveiling the Rainbow
Could this be? A real peek at the rainbow and all it holds? Queer Vocal Voices is PROUD to present to you dear readers, some incredible queer stories and poems by some incredible queer voices. And let me tell you, the work we've been seeing will blow you away.
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Pride
A Deadly Sin called Pride
Even though I am not a Christian, I had to learn about the `Seven Deadly Sins´ during my childhood. And Pride is one of them. During the last years, I had many conversations about those deadly sins and their importance for our lives. Although I am nowhere close to agree to the bible and what religion does to humankind, we should avoid committing those deadly sins. Our lives would be more healthy in all directions.
By Christian Bass2 years ago in Pride
The Capybara Chronicles
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, there exists a creature known for its gentle nature, its sociable disposition, and its ability to thrive in harmony with its surroundings. This creature is the capybara, the largest rodent in the world, and it is a fitting symbol for the life of Mia.
By Varsha2 years ago in Pride
Inquisitiveness To Know about History Of Houses
Nowadays people are more inquisitive to learn about history of houses, buildings and infrastructure of a city or area where they live in, and most of them have spent half of their lives there. For not being a chronicler its baseless to give my opinion but being an urban person if I spend time in that particular area for a longer duration the thing which I need most is taking care of that house or an apartment in that building For Example : If house is made from woods then save it from termites and other external environmental factors like rain and use of Copper Azole woods rather than reconstruct that house which have its own historical value
By umamanidrah2 years ago in Pride
I Am Aromantic
It took a long while for me to come to terms with being asexual and aromantic. I had thought that maybe I was a late bloomer. As stupid as that really sounds.
By Raphael Fontenelle2 years ago in Pride
Pride As A Virtue. Top Story - February 2024.
First off: explaining the subtitle, so as not to be hunted down by people who actually speak French... "Legibeti-quoi" is the phonetic garble of LGBT, followed by the French 'quoi', representing the often-left-out QIA+ part of the acronym.
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in Pride
Feminism, For Her, And Him, And Them: VENUS VALLEY Gets Intersectional
I’m still here, my queerly beloveds; the finale section of this LGBTQIA+-philosophy-book-in-progress is now in its third chapter! And it’s a bit of a reading recommendation list, among other things; which, if you’ve been here since we started, you’ll know is where we started. If you’re coming in late, all you need to know is that you can debate, discuss, question, contribute, to each chapter of this book, as I release it in blog form, to your head’s and heart’s content; and your insights and inputs will be my edits, as this blog becomes a book; so the final finished book will be us, not just me. This chapter of things I’ve found while I’ve been working on this project, and will probably slot into place through the finished book, actually (hopefully) works as a taster of what it will be, if you’re new here. Welcome, just in time before we nearly finish, to Venus Valley: Queer Philosophers’ Forum.
By Steph Cole2 years ago in Pride
I am sorry, Brianna Ghey. Content Warning.
On 11 February 2023, Brianna Ghey was murdered in a premeditated, transphobic attack by two teenagers. There have been many difficult conversations that have had to be had.
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Pride
Hide and Seek. Top Story - February 2024. Content Warning.
Author's note: This piece is very personal, and it is my journey. This is the first time I am fully sharing about coming to terms with my sexuality.
By J. Delaney-Howe2 years ago in Pride
The PMDD Tango
It is safe to say that one of the biggest remarks I get when people realize I am a WLW(or women loving women for the straights), is "Omg two periods, that must be crazy!". And they are right, syncing up with your partner and riding the menstrual train of being overly emotional, irritable, crampy and sometimes even irrational is just part of what comes with the WLW territory. But from experience, sometimes it can be really nice having someone to cuddle on the couch with, eating all your favorite snacks, crying at movies that aren't meant to be cried through, and massaging each others cramps while simultaneously cursing mother nature. For a week every month this is the routine, maybe you two will argue, but pretty quickly one or both of you will realize "Wow, I'm really pmsing!" and it will be laughed off. But, what if that realization never comes from your partner? What if instead of a week of being slightly emotional, every month their cycle completely takes over their mind and body for weeks at a time?
By A Alex2 years ago in Pride
You Can't Run Forever
Every morning I’d cross my room like a thief in the night. The curtain remained closed, and the lights were turned off. I liked to believe that my avoidance had helped me develop spidey senses or night-vision skills of some sort. But in reality, my pinky toe usually paid the price for my stubbornness. To be fair, I didn’t think that my self-avoidance was so much stubbornness as it was a twisted sense of self-care.
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Pride
Introducing Queer Vocal Voices. Top Story - February 2024.
Facebook groups truly have become part of the Vocal experience. The groups are a place for sharing your work, reading others' work, and providing general support and encouragement. Each group has a different flavor or specialty, and many of them have features specific to their group. In discussions with two queer friends and creators on Vocal, we noticed that there needs to be a way for queer voices to be heard. Not just heard, magnified. Not just in the PRIDE community, though we encourage every queer creator to publish in PRIDE. But any piece in any community written by any queer creator. Queer, in this case, is an umbrella for all in the LGBTQIA+ community.
By J. Delaney-Howe2 years ago in Pride