Let’s look at some information about book bans: some of the less-seen elements of book bans and real things you can do about them
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For many in America, 2025 was a year that stretched on for a very, very long time. So many things happened, and Rachel and I were no less busy. Throughout 2025, we wrote blog posts, released new resource pages, and tackled the Big Themes of current LGBTQ+ politics. Check out some of the highlights of the year below.
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As we wrap up the turbulence that has been 2025, we both wanted to reflect back on media that has shaped our visions of being LGBTQ+. Connecting to LGBTQ+ elders is vital for the survival and strength of our community, and it is an act that the forces of history have worked to prevent. Here you’ll find books, posts, videos, podcasts, and more—all about, and often by, LGBTQ+ people and lives. May you discover that your experience is not entirely new, and may that be a comforting feeling. Table of Contents A note on the use of the word “elder/s”: While Rachel included many things by folks who would traditionally be classified as “elders,” Ashton took a slightly different direction. Here, “elder” is not referring to a specific age or generational cutoff. Instead, it is a collection of work by those who came before us, even if some of them are barely older than we are. Some of these inclusions come with personal reflections, while others simply give the description of the text/media. Some may be a mix of both. We hope that, for any text you are interested in, you explore it on your own and see if you want to dive
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Given that we’re in a particular time in American history, I’m adding more resilience and resistance to my class, LGBTQ2S+ Literature in America, in spring 2026. This includes adding more indigenous voices and more Black voices—as well as more play and magic (all of which often overlap). Here’s a sneak peek of the additions students will get to experience in the spring:
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In this second post, I’ll explore in more depth some of the ways reading that book made me question my own anticapitalist politics. Then I’ll extrapolate on some of the dangers of relying on corporations. Making connections to the work of Audre Lorde, I’ll assert that working with corporations, while valuable, will never let us achieve liberation.
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In this reflection on The Queering of Corporate America, I explore the relationship between big business and LGBTQ+ rights. I share statistics, examples, and thoughts for promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
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When people discover sapphic and LGBTQ+ literature, it’s a miracle. The first time I walked into a queer bookstore, it was a miracle. And it’s a miracle that repeats for me every year at the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) conference–my favorite conference to attend and a haven of sapphic literature.
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This is an interview with poet and literary critic Stephanie Burt about her newest book, Super Gay Poems: LGBTQIA+ Poetry after Stonewall. On top of being a writer, critic, Harvard professor, and all-around literary star, Stephanie is also a close friend. She is a companion in all things nerdy and trans, and I enjoyed the chance to ask her some questions about this exciting book.
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Before Penny Mickelbury became the author of 17 novels and a short story collection, she and I worked together at the LGBTQ newspaper in Minneapolis for about a year in the 1990s. Penny‘s latest novel, Payback, is an important addition to LGBTQ historical works and I’m excited to interview her about it.
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Perhaps you’ve read me before and want to jump back in, but don’t know where to start. Whether you’re looking to give a gift to a LGBTQIA+ loved one or simply want to gift yourself something, this post should help you decide which book/s would be perfect for your situation.
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