Queer Issues

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The State of LGBT Visibility in the Media

Cathy Renna | Posted 12.14.2011

Cathy Renna

From my chair, one I've been sitting in for a long time, there are some big issues that are holding the LGBT community back. Many of us are in denial about some of the most obvious obstacles we have -- or have created -- to moving our community forward.

The Love Story Of Elizabeth And Her Transman Deen: Meet Their Parents

Betwa Sharma | Posted 11.17.2011

Betwa Sharma

After 10 years of their "queer" children being together, the parents met only a few months ago during the month of Ramadan.

The Love Story Of Elizabeth, Her Transman Deen And Their Parents

Betwa Sharma | Posted 11.17.2011

Betwa Sharma

Deen's transformation from female to male posed a dilemma for Elizabeth, because it could strip away her queer identity. The girl-girl couple would look like a girl-boy couple.