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13 min read
The Unique Cruelty of Identity Supression: On Conversion Therapy and “Praying the Gay Away”
Mehak Walia writes on the realities of growing up as part of the LGBTQI community in India and the unique cruelty of conversion therapy.
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Allow Me to Introduce Myself: On Gender Pronouns, Recognition and Allyship
Mehak Walia writes on the importance of reclaiming one's gender pronouns.
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A Conversation with Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Beauty, Body Politics, Queerness and Desire
Raiyah Butt in conversation with Sindhu Rajeskaran on her new book Smashing the Patriarchy: A Guide for 21st Century Indian Woman.
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Dakshina to Democracy: On Transgender Rights and Representation
Transgender community is a sizeable portion of India’s population, it begs the question of why they are so underrepresented in our politics.
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A Million Flashlights: It’s Time for Drag in India
Mehak Walia writes about the thriving drag scene in India, discussing questions of self-expression, acceptance and queer identities.
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We are on this journey together: On normalizing homosexuality and building virtual communities
Sundeep S. Boparai discusses his journey of being a Queer Sikh and using social media to carve his own niche in the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Labels, In a not-so-perfect world
Filmmaker Varsha Panikar on why labels matter in the discourse around gender, identity and self expression.
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Raising Queer Kids and the Fundamentals of Modern Parenting
Kriti Das on their experiences of growing up queer and the process of parenting oneself in a heteronormative world.
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Growing the Margins: Celebrating Newly Elected Diversity in the US Congress
Celebrating the newly elected diversity in the US Congress and what it means for the future of American politics.
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Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”
An open conversation with the filmmakers asking them about their stories, their lives and the way in which this film came together.
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