'Being queer doesn't give you a free pass to being a racist.'
Hear that Shirley Q. Liquor?

"Racism, ableism, xenophobia, misogyny, and homophobia are all fundamentally rooted in American identity and politics."

Well, not just American.

In the last several years the friendly stranger has not been as friendly. Personally, I think The Stranger has taken on a hostile tone. Being hostile with everyone will push friends away while at the same time attracting enemies.

Thanks Jasmyne for this column, it's always a good read. @ #2, agree, except being hostile is basically the rage now anyways. so eh, i get it.