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Culture Staceyann Chin Strikes All the Chords in MotherStruck!

Staceyann Chin Strikes All the Chords in MotherStruck!

From insemination to pregnancy to birth, we are a part of Chin’s journey, experiencing the frustrations, disappointments, and triumphs in every scene. We hold our breath until she gets pregnant, exhaling to laugh at the absurd and comical-grateful for the humor embedded even in the most stressful situations.

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Don’t Kiss, Don’t Tell

Is there any evidence that prudishness is genetic?

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Reflections on a Queer Childhood: Problem Solving From the Closet

For me to fit in, or even pretend to fit in, I simply could not be out. So I did what any “normal, red-blooded American male” does.

News & Politics Let’s Be the Allies Our Muslim Neighbors Need

Let’s Be the Allies Our Muslim Neighbors Need

Dear VillageQ Family, My heart is breaking for my Muslim friends. The Islamophobic rantings, the characterization of Muslims as terrorists, the unconscionable suggestions that Muslims be banned or tagged or quarantined in the U.S.—this recent up-swell of hate is hurting so many good and peaceful people. While going about their […]

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Identity / Life

Reflections on a Queer Childhood: Problem Solving From the Closet

For me to fit in, or even pretend to fit in, I simply could not be out. So I did what any “normal, red-blooded American male” does.

Photo Credit:  2bridestomummies
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VillageQ Community: IVF to Mommyhood

We are keen for our children to experience the joys of being a part of our family. We can’t wait for our child go for Sunday lunch and family meals out all together!

VillageQ Community: Life in the Big Apple
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VillageQ Community: Life in the Big Apple

We have been together for 23 years and still chugging along. I want my son to know that the institution of marriage is an important one.

PHOTO CREDIT: Catie Ronquillo
Community / Portraits

VillageQ Community: Texas Allies

I really thought pigs would fly before marriage equality would happen here in Texas, but thank goodness for the smart-minded folks of the Supreme Court.

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Family / Kids / Parenting

Don’t Kiss, Don’t Tell

Is there any evidence that prudishness is genetic?

First row. Fourth from the left. Happy and clueless.
Identity / Life

Reflections on a Queer Childhood: Make Your Own Kind of Music

I must have been just on the cusp of discovering that in order to fit in I would have to pretend to be someone else.

Let’s Be the Allies Our Muslim Neighbors Need
News & Politics

Let’s Be the Allies Our Muslim Neighbors Need

Dear VillageQ Family, My heart is breaking for my Muslim friends. The Islamophobic rantings, the characterization of Muslims as terrorists, the unconscionable suggestions that Muslims be banned or tagged or quarantined in the U.S.—this recent up-swell of hate is hurting so many good and peaceful people. While going about their […]

Staceyann Chin Strikes All the Chords in MotherStruck!
Art / Culture / Entertainment

Staceyann Chin Strikes All the Chords in MotherStruck!

From insemination to pregnancy to birth, we are a part of Chin’s journey, experiencing the frustrations, disappointments, and triumphs in every scene. We hold our breath until she gets pregnant, exhaling to laugh at the absurd and comical-grateful for the humor embedded even in the most stressful situations.

Is Religion the Problem?
Life / Spirituality & religion

Is Religion the Problem?

What is it about gays that unhinges religious conservatives and why are religious extremists afraid of two consenting adults of the same sex getting it on?

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Identity / Life

Reflections on a Queer Childhood: Fantasy Football

For me the whole endeavor was like being waterboarded. I knew it wasn’t going to kill me, but my brain told me it might.