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Comics by Anne Emond, That Perfectly Encapsulate The Vicious Cycle Of Life

Brooklyn illustrator, Anne Emond draws real social panics we don’t often admit to feeling, and why comics express them so well. 

“As an art form, comics have always been kind of on the fringes of respectability, and the sort of people who are drawn to making them usually have to be comfortable with a certain degree of isolation and no real expectation of mainstream acclaim (i.e. weirdos). And it’s a form which is usually consumed intimately and solo, be it printed or on a screen; it’s not necessarily made for a wall or to be viewed within a crowd (unlike music or painting or animation, for example). Plus the experience of reading and absorbing images side by side is visceral and immediate, and the speed at which one consumes them is entirely within the reader’s control which I think heightens the intimacy. All of these qualities certainly contribute to comics being particularly well-suited to ruminations on loneliness and alienation, and the kind of existential dread that comes with time passing you by.”

Anne Emond

You can see more of her work at ANNEEMOND.COM and more of her comics at COMIQUES.TUMBLR.COM.

Powerful Portraits Challenging the Definition of What It Means to Be LGBT

Stunning photos by Sarah Deragon, a San Francisco-based photographer. The photo capture some of the many ways members of the LGBT community identify themselves. These portraits show the amazing diversity and vibrance of a queer community that for too long has been defined by outsiders.

“We were talking about labels and how folks identity in the Bay Area I was utterly blown away with the number of words that we choose when talking about our gender and sexuality. I started thinking about how my own identity has changed many times since I came out and how it’d be fun to document the beauty and diversity of our community with folks defining themselves.”

Sarah Deragon

The reaction from the LGBT community has so far been overwhelmingly positive, Deragon said, but she added that the project has something to offer the straight community as well.

Bored of the Hollywood Spin, then here are 5 Lesbian Films to Consider

In honor of queer cinema (that is, cinema made by, starring, or directed by LGBT people) here are five lesbian films that capture the lesbian experience.

But I’m a Cheerleader!

One of my favourite actress, Natasha Lyonne, stars in this film is unabashedly camp romantic comedy, But I’m a Cheerleader is the directorial debut of well-known out-filmmaker and screenwriter Jamie Babbit. It tells the story of a pretty high school cheerleader who is sent off to an ex-gay camp by her family. The conversion therapies used are awkward, and the technicolor sets and pervasive use of neon pink add an utter flamboyancy to the whole romp.

Room in Rome

Room in Rome is unlike most LGBT films out there — for better or worse. It attempts to delve into the realm of art house cinema as it tells a melancholic story of two strangers meeting and falling in love in over the span of one night in a hotel room .

Mosquita y Mari

The award-winning debut film from openly queer director Aurora Guerreo, Mosquita y Mari is a story of first love and self-discovery. Coming to terms with and exploring your sexuality is a major experience for anyone, but it takes on a different significance when a relationship is same-sex, and cultural and political environments limit your freedom and safety.

Kyss Mig  (translated as With Ever Heartbeat)

A Swedish movie that came out in 201; it stars Ruth Vega Fernandez and Liv Mjönes. Part family drama and part romance, Kyss Mig (translated as With Ever Heartbeat) tells the story of Mia and Frida, women on their way to becoming step-sisters after the engagement of their parents. Further complicating their story is the fact that Mia is also engaged to a man, a situation that forces the two women to make some very difficult and confrontational decisions.

I Can’t Think Straight

A solid, light-hearted rom-com, I Can’t Think Straight has everything you would want in a date-night movie: a little bit of drama, a lot of cheesy, heartfelt moments, and the happy ending you’d expect.

12 Things to not ask a Lesbian

Why is it Straight ladies just feel the urge to ask these questions, usually in crowd, with other straights girls on hand to listen keenly to your replies.

You’ve heard them before and honey you’ll most likely hear them again. It maybe 2014 but the world has not moved on that progressively

1. You’re gay?! That is so cool.

2. I have SUCH a girl-crush on Jennifer Lawrence… *looks at you, winks*

3. It must be so awesome to never have to deal with a MAN.

4. So, who’s the boy in your relationship?

5. How do you guys… *shifty eyes* …you know?

6. What do you mean you think Johnny Deep is cute? I thought you were gay!

7. My boyfriend wouldn’t even care if we made out…

8. But… how do you know you’re gay?

9. Have you ever been with a guy?

10. But if you like girls that look like boys… why don’t you want to date boys?

11. But you’re so pretty!

12. I once made out with a girl *looks at you, winks*

Today is International Women’s Day

Women’s equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action.

Each year International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. The first International Women’s Day was held in 1911. Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day.

For the women of the world, the Day’s symbolism has a wider meaning: It is an occasion to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilise for meaningful change.