tiny love stories originated from one of the many discussions about the lack of representation of queer love. Society is making progress (though dubiously) towards increased queer representation, but too often protagonists are cis, white, and conventionally attractive. Moreover, mainstream queer stories often revolve around the traumas of coming out, murder, violence, and isolation experienced by queer folks. These are all important topics that inform and shape the queer experience, but they don’t define queer existence.
Have you ever wanted to hold a girl’s hand but wondered excessively if it would be creepy to even make direct eye contact with her? Do you not know how to initiate, continue, or even have conversation with a cute theydie without passing out? Do you fall in love with every person you see? Don’t worry. If you’re looking to have the steamiest and the hottest complete absence of any romantic interaction, look no further!
If you haven’t felt it already, Mercury Retrograde affects communication, short-distance travel, and daily commutes. Mercury moved into Aquarius – arguably the best fixed sign – which means that the retrograde now mostly affects fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius). But you only have 1 more day of this retrograde. Just 1 more day of shit. Listen to us, and hopefully it won’t be as shitty.
In the distant future, space travel is easy, and androids and organic beings live side by side. KANO316 is an entertainer, performing for the wealthy elites and trying to get by under the Architects’ watchful eye. Su is a mechanic in the Chrome Shoppe, fixing machines and struggling androids alike outside the Hub. Each of them knows their place in the world, as cogs in the Architects’ machine. But what happens when the codes you live by break down? How do you move from that, and how much free will do you have when society is bent on stripping it from you? Follow KANO316 and Su as they navigate questions of identity, reclamation of power, nonnormative relationships, and more.
VOICES is an ongoing interactive poem that collects the individual artistic voices of the QTPOC community; each stanza is written by a different member.
Where We Belong is a multi-part project meant to center the narratives, experiences, healing, and empowerment of Black Trans Women in our communities. This first installment includes data on violences experienced by Black trans folks and coverage of BlackQT’s event, Black Trans Lives Matter. In a world where Black trans women experience so much erasure and violence, a seat at the table is only the beginning.
Smashed Signs offers the chaotic horoscopes that you don’t want but probably need.
Fun fact: the writers generally get juiced before coming up with these in order to muster up the right amount of blunt nastiness, but Tatiana can write them sober.
tiny love stories originated from one of the many discussions about the lack of representation of queer love. Society is making progress (though dubiously) towards increased queer representation, but too often protagonists are cis, white, and conventionally attractive. Moreover, mainstream queer stories often revolve around the traumas of coming out, murder, violence, and isolation experienced by queer folks. These are all important topics that inform and shape the queer experience, but they don’t define queer existence.
GIAMAG’s second community profile is on Ramil Mercado– an Aquarius legend, recent UC Berkeley graduate, coffee shop enthusiast, and avid world traveler. Even after having touched down on 45 countries (yes, forty-five!), Ramil’s most significant journey has been the navigation of his own queer identity. Ramil’s perseverance and his parent’s love have made the process of self-acceptance a beautiful adventure.
Visibility is crucial when it comes to the identities and narratives of those in the queer/trans community. We are unfortunately still subject to consistent invalidation and erasure on a daily basis; whether it be from society, or within the walls of our very own homes. With cultural, traditional,…