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Celebrating Authenticity, Joy, and Resilience at Hamburger Mary's
As anti-queer rhetoric and legislation gains traction in the U.S, queer spaces are becoming increasingly under threat. One such space, a cherished sanctuary of mine, is a drag bar in my city called Hamburger Mary’s.
By Emily Albers7 months ago in Pride
Sickos. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
I’ve never celebrated Pride. As I type this, I know that I never will. There’s a bravery to proclaiming your identity in any way, whether it’s as big as announcing to the world that you’re a member of the queer community, or daring to wear that neon orange trench coat that mocks you with snickers of ”traffic cone” each time you try it on. That coat never makes it past the bedroom door, living in the back of the closet month after month.
By Becca Shaley7 months ago in Pride
Camp Wannabe
Sarah's listless eyes saw the flyer dangling from a single thumbtack on the cork board in her college dorm. Although it was partially curled from the effects of humidity, she could see the bold-lettered word 'amp' which drew her attention. She rolled it out to a flat position and took an unused tack to pin the right side up, making it visible. She could now see the word was 'Camp'. A talent camp. She always wanted to showcase her talents but felt silly about it...
By Lamar Wiggins7 months ago in Pride
I Used to Wish I Were Straight. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
June 1991 I came from the womb, kicking and screaming, clearly upset to have made it earthside. It was as though I knew that the life I would endure as a lesbian woman would be agonizingly difficult.
By I. Lazyryn7 months ago in Pride
Reigning in the Rain
Their love surged both on and off the battlefield, where hundreds of villagers raised their weapons against the soldiers of King Einar of KhaRel. They were merely a distraction, and while they valiantly fought on, one Leopold Dulon snuck through the back alleys of the village bearing a string-and-button fastened cloak in an unassuming gray color. Mercenaries hired by Einer to find him were posted throughout the street corners with orders to haul him back kicking and screaming if they must.
By Lizzy Rose7 months ago in Pride
Proudly Living Within The Intersection. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge. Top Story - June 2025.
Each day, upon awakening, each one of our individual identities takes center stage. We open our eyes and allow ourselves to be who we authentically are; who we are inherently, at our core. If we're fortunate, the world around us recognizes our identities, and builds systems and institutions that honors these identities in a way that allows us to live fulfilling lives. Our identities are inextricable from who we are, especially how we operate on a daily basis.
By Jose Antonio Soto7 months ago in Pride
A Bulldog in a Rainbow Cape. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
The morning I walked out of the house in that white denim jacket and tight black jeans, I felt like the most flamboyant gay man ever. I was ready to dip on stage and take it right up the ass (figuratively, of course). On the way home though, the aggressively protective masc dyke came out to play and I was ready to punch out a light if needed.
By Oneg In The Arctic7 months ago in Pride
