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Deconstructing the Dreamer Status
Angy’s post over at DreamActivist on D-Identity made me feel really proud today. It’s heartening to know that the spaces you have established and fueled are constantly refueled with critical thought and an honest accountability that is missing from most Read More …
Navigating the Space Between the White Gheys And Queer POC
I picked up on some disdain towards same-sex binational couples work in some queer desi spaces this weekend. I was amused but not surprised by it. I would like to take several steps back and note that I do get Read More …
Web 2.0 Mapping – LGBT Indians
Trikone is out with its latest Desi LGBT mapping project. What does that mean? If you identify as a ‘desi’ (generally denoting of Indian subcontinent descent but the term is loaded with political implications), and are LGBT, then you should Read More …
"If war breaks out between India and Pakistan, who would you support?"
It wasn’t a serious question. It wasn’t something that he had considered. It was a hypothetical statement, maybe made in jest to get some conversation going with an otherwise quiet companion. I considered it for a second and answered: “First, Read More …