Men Yell at Me

Men Yell at Me

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I don't want to leave

On finding joy in a state that's hostile to your existence

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lyz
Jul 16, 2025
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This year, Iowa was the first state in the nation to revoke civil rights protections for trans people.

I’ve been watching as my queer friends who have built beautiful lives and communities wrestle with whether they should stay or go. So many of the articles about these bills focus on the pain and trauma of queer life in a red state. What is missing from…

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