Like anything in life, anything that is hard, if you keep going, you'll finally find your niche, you'll find your family, and you'll find people that enjoy your type of art or your type of style of drag
We Choose The Bear
The social media hypothetical has been asking women, “Would you rather encounter a random man or a random bear in the forest?” And the overwhelming majority of women have chosen the bear.
Western Colorado Has Pride
Pride is more than just a word. It’s not just a celebration, it is an act of resistance. In today’s world, being an LGBTQ+ person is dangerous. With mass shootings, transgender people being a target, and homophobia still being rampant, it is truly brave.
PDF of Issue #6 Now Available Online
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Introspection as Revolution 100 Day 100 Self-Portraits
by Jessica Lee Jessica Lee is a queer, chronically ill writer, artist & former organizer living in so-called Salt Lake City, Utah. They've spent the last few years reconnecting with their childhood love of making art by giving themselves permission to play through drawing. They've recently finished participating in The 100 Day Project by committing … Continue reading Introspection as Revolution 100 Day 100 Self-Portraits
What’s Good at Good Judy’s
By Aiden McVay Good Judy’s isn’t your average bar, it’s a LGBTQ+ friendly bar and club that celebrates diversity, welcomes its patrons, and protects its community. Owner Jesse Daniels creates an environment that is fun and “where everyone can feel safe, comfortable, and free to express themselves.” Jesse Daniels bought the club, formally Charlie Dwellington’s, … Continue reading What’s Good at Good Judy’s
Family Drag Show Controversy
by Aiden McVay Family drag shows or all ages drag shows, are family friendly drag performances with no explicit material, no sexualized or inappropriate costumes, and no explicit language in the songs performed. So what is the controversy? Especially since there is a long history of drag. According to a PBS, “Drag is the art … Continue reading Family Drag Show Controversy
Small Town Drag; Big Time Heart
Story and Photos by Aiden Mcvay Drag King, Xavier Van Dyke, may come from a small town, but he’s doing drag in a big way. Xavier Van Dyke, Delta Pride, 2023. The first thing I noticed about Xavier was his intoxicating smile. Being blind, sometimes I miss the details, but with him, I couldn’t … Continue reading Small Town Drag; Big Time Heart
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