They Think You Can’t? Prove Them Wrong.

Written By: Colette Jean Dancing Is the heartbeat of humanity None can deny even if one                                              “does not know how” The response is                            “anyone can dance, just feel the beat!” But do they really mean that? When faced with someone who can’t move their feet? Someone constrained to a seat? Would they not steal more

Changing My Name

Written By: Beck Rose Content Warning: Deadnaming A trans person never fully changes their name. It may be recognized legally and people may not know your deadname, but that doesn’t stop it from lingering. A deadname will come up on old paperwork, with old friends, and with family that never quite understood the change you

Sexual Exploitation of Enslaved Women

Written By: Edinna Obaseki Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation Generational trauma, passed down through DNA and lived experiences, remains ingrained in our communities: Black communities. It can be passed down through historical, economic, intrapersonal, educational, and health disparities. This trauma spans generations, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities. Many of our ancestors were subjected

Gems of Petaluma

Written By: Layla Hakim Sometimes, with the stress and pressure of school, a good low-effort relaxing day can help clear our mind and uplift our mood. With Petaluma as my hometown, I’ve become accustomed to the activities and landmarks that are offered. While I haven’t explored all of the town, I have found a few

Facing Out

Written by Kie Calcagno Trigger Warning: Mentions and themes of SA She laid down her mirror, contemplating her lipstick color. The dozens of reds, pinks, and browns smile up at her, beckoning her to pick each one of them up. She wanted to look perfect for the first date. She also needed to ensure that

Gay, Trans, and Grocery Shopping. I Laugh.

Written by Beck Rose Content Warning: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Harassment We get stared at when we walk across the street. A man whistles as I hold my partner’s hand. He asks if I’ve made any videos he might have seen. Part of me feels violated and part terrified. I laugh and continue walking. – I

Why I Love Live Music

Written by Maya Graham I love music. Live music and going to shows. Exploring the cities of the bay from the perspective of a small town girl. I love dressing up and tying bows in my hair and shoelaces on my feet. I love watching everyone around me when I’m there- the different outfits, styles,

Duality

Written by Maya Graham Lately I’ve been thinking about this idea of duality. About how we often try to make everything and everyone fit into a box, into a label, tied up neatly with a little bow. There’s a gray area to life and living in this space is real, it’s common. I love the

Interview (With A Man)

Written by Colette Jean Interview  BY DOROTHY PARKER (1926)  The ladies men admire, I’ve heard, Would shudder at a wicked word. Their candle gives a single light;  They’d rather stay at home at night. They do not keep awake till three, Nor read erotic poetry.  They never sanction the impure,  Nor recognize an overture.  They

My Magical Vaginal Regeneration

Written by Edinna Obaseki Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault (SA), Eating Disorder (ED), Blood/ Bleeding  Our uterus can regenerate, that is the shedding and rebuilding of the uterine lining. Our uterus can repair and regenerate themselves: vaginal regeneration. The uterus is a pear-shaped organ that is anterior to the rectum and posterosuperior to the bladder of