A queer poet, mónica teresa ortiz is known for her passion and contributions to literature through RASPA Magazine and Autostraddle.com. Read more about mónica as she shares her perspective as a Texan native and what it means to grow up in a culture of gun violence.Read More
LGBTQ
Coming Out. The First Step.
It all starts with us coming out... Whether we are gay, bisexual, transexual, pansexual, asexual, queer, or questioning, we all find ourselves rationalizing our acceptance or rejection from the world... Everyone’s experience and circumstances are different as well as every outcome, but the important thing is that despite our fears of the unknown, we build the courage to do it. As part of Pride month, I'm sharing two amazing people's coming out story. Read about how they experienced rejection, acceptance, self-growth, and how it's shaped them as human beings.Read More