Month: May 2026
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Because of You: Documentary explores Filipina lesbians in ‘90s NYC
I remember being expected to interrogate the concept of ‘belonging’ from a theoretical perspective for the first time in high school English class. Fittingly, the class of 12-year-olds and I analysed the poems of Emily Dickinson in an attempt to conclude something deep about ‘belonging’. I enjoyed and related to her poetry, but drawing conclusions…
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Almost one in three lesbians comes out in a car. Here’s why.
I came out twice in a car. I was seventeen both times. The first time was after my mum picked me up from work. I mentioned to her that I “think I like girls,” but didn’t explicitly rule out men. I was testing the waters. Dipping my toe in. She didn’t say much. I’m not…