In the Weeds: Finding Community in Times of Crisis

“Most people think the closet is a small room. They think you can touch the walls, touch the door, turn the handle, and walk free. But when you’re inside it, the closet is vast. No walls, no door, just empty darkness stretching the length of the world.”
― S.J. Sindu, Marriage of a Thousand Lies

Measured Hope: India & Nepal’s Long, Similar Journeys to LGBTQIA+ Equality

Four years after officially scrapping Section 377 which criminalized homosexual sex acts from the Penal Code, India’s Supreme Court has seen yet another landmark ruling in favor of LGBTQIA+ members of Indian society. In a Supreme Court ruling issued on August 28, justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna ruled that “non-traditional families” including those formedContinue reading “Measured Hope: India & Nepal’s Long, Similar Journeys to LGBTQIA+ Equality”

Piquing’s Picks – Queer News Stories You Should Read Today

We have scoured the internet to find the most LGBTQIA+-relevant stories that are either trending, worth a read, or long-forgotten but still relevant and thought-provoking, so that you don’t have to. Each week, Piquing Duck will summarize a handful of stories, often tied to relevant facts, historical events, or current affairs in the LGBTQIA+ world globally, providing links and resources for those who wish to read the stories in full. Please be sure to follow the links provided to read the stories summarized in detail, and access more resources to further enhance your understanding of the stories shared.