Pieces of You

Posted on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Jenny

If you ever listened to Jewel back in the 90s, you might remember her song Pieces of You, a brilliantly written song that suggests that the hatred people express toward others is really a manifestation of their own feelings of shame and self-loathing. When I see the things parents say in reaction to LGBTQ+ topics, I often think of this song. There's been a lot of discussion regarding LGBTQ+ students in Howard County lately, with Board of Education candidates sounding off on LGBTQ+ books a...

Kids’ Lives are at Stake in the Board of Education Race.

Posted on May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by Jenny

"One of the charges thrown against the book was that it promoted pedophilia — based on a single panel depicting an erotic ancient Greek vase. Others simply called it pornography, a common accusation against work with themes of queer sexuality. Queer youth are often forced to look outside their own homes, and outside the education system, to find information on who they are. Removing or restricting queer books in libraries and schools is like cutting a lifeline for queer youth, who might not yet...