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A Trans Person’s Daily Struggle to Pass
by Stefan James Drew Sitting here outside with the crisp air hitting my face. Tears running down my face as I reminisce about when life was simpler, an old irrational thought comes to visit me like a ghost saying I should end my life in a cliffhanger. Semicolon tattoos dance before my eyes like a… Continue reading A Trans Person’s Daily Struggle to Pass
Journey
By Shayna Croft Here are some things that grind my heart about being LGBTQ. People say that we are not special. The fact is no one said we were, we had to fight hard to be married to who we love because not every state would allow it. Any straight couple could marry and not… Continue reading Journey
Driftless Market Reflects on Importance of LGBTQ+ Visibility
Edited by Jason Roth Driftless Market is the tri-state area’s choice for fair trade, organic, and locally grown food. The Market offers a wide variety of healthy, sustainable, and better-tasting foods all year round. Most of all, however, Driftless Market is about the community, with an emphasis on customers and producers also being neighbors and… Continue reading Driftless Market Reflects on Importance of LGBTQ+ Visibility
A Local LGBTQ Emerging Artist
My name is Emerson, I am 17, and I am an artist. As a non-binary person, I have a unique perspective on life and the interactions with people around me, and I use these insights to create artwork that reflects both my identity and the universal struggle of genderqueer individuals to show their authentic self.… Continue reading A Local LGBTQ Emerging Artist
Worship and Ally Training this Sunday 6/14
PRIDE Event THIS SUNDAY Here’s the Zoom Link to join the United Church of Christ in Platteville for their annual PRIDE service. This service will feature the story of our own Stefan Drew along with special music and a message of support, love, and justice – all are welcome to join! Using the same link, you can… Continue reading Worship and Ally Training this Sunday 6/14
Five Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
By Shayna Croft 1. Being gay is not a bad thing. Embrace it and make it yours.2. It is always OK to be you, no matter what people say. We need nobody’s approval. We are who we are. We are no different from anyone else.3. God makes no mistakes. 4. We are all on different… Continue reading Five Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
Q&A With a Non-Binary Person
By Emerson Harman My name is Emerson Harman, I’m 17 years old, and I am non-binary. Non-binary as a gender identity is difficult to define, as it means something different to everyone who labels themselves that way. For me, however, being non-binary means that I don’t feel as though I am strictly any specific gender,… Continue reading Q&A With a Non-Binary Person
PRIDE Flag Fundraiser
Show your Support! PRIDE flag fundraiser – Support the LGBTQ+ community, financially and visually! With any generous donation of at least $5 to SWRA you’ll get a small surprise delivered right to your front door (within 30 minutes of Platteville). Proceeds benefit the ongoing support, advocacy, and advancement of our LGBTQIA+ community right here in southwest… Continue reading PRIDE Flag Fundraiser
SWRA T-Shirt Sale
Wear your PRIDE with a Southwest Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance t-shirt. Shirts are for sale at Driftless Market located at 95 W Main St, Platteville. We have two styles: fitted and regular. $20 each All proceeds go to Southwest Rainbow Alliance.