Marching with my ancestors Alex-Jon Earl Pride events for Two-Spirit Indigenous Portlanders have always been a struggle with invisibility. Even with last year’s turn as grand marshals, it is hard…
Off-campus events: July 11–17
FEATURED EVENT COMEDY 1st Annual Portland Queer Comedy Festival July 13–16 Multiple venues $20–135, 21+ Almost 50 nationally recognized and local standup comedians across the LGBTQ+ spectrum gather for America’s…
Your guide to Portland LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend 2017
Portland Pride What a time to be queer and alive. Even though we had a pretty awesome almost-decade-long streak of federally recognized LGBTQ+ Pride Months, hallmarks of that era are…
Off-campus events: June 13–19
FEATURED EVENT LGBTQ Pride Weekend June 16–18 Numerous locations All prices, all ages Pride Month is the traditionally designated month for LGBTQ Americans to gather and celebrate each other, their…
Bisexual pride: always on the fence
I like men and women. I do not rate it on a level of equality because I do not apply mathematics to love or sexual compatibility. It’s not that I…
This week around the world: May 20–26
May 20 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia An arms deal between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. worth $110 billion was signed during President Trump’s first trip abroad since being elected. Previous accusations…
On campus events: May 30–June 5
Featured Event THEATER Tower and The Puppeteer May 30–31, 7 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall $8–20, all ages Two kabuki productions presented in English, featuring folk dance and drums. Tower is about goblin Princess Tomi…
Off-campus events: May 30–June 5
Featured Event PUNK ROCK Queer as in Fuck You Fest June 2–3 Black Water Bar $5–10, 21+ Over a dozen queercore musicians are spread out over two nights in celebration…
On-campus events: May 23–29
Featured Event HIP-HOP The Break Friday, May 26, 4 p.m. Parkway North $5 (free w/PSU ID), all ages PSHA hosts this celebration of b-boy/b-girl culture, with a dance-off featuring a…
This week around the world: April 29–May 5
April 29 Manila, Philippines An Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Manila ended amid controversy over the lack of a joint statement by leaders, mainly due to concerns about…
Chechen government disavows homophobic terrorism
The volatile Russian region of Chechnya has faced widespread condemnation following the alarming disappearance of gay men in the region. Reports have surfaced claiming that gay men are being held in…