Tag Archives: LGBT

Public Evisceration

Posted on June 2, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

I have thus far stayed-out of the controversy in the trans-sphere over allegedly-notable drag queen RuPaul’s constant use of transmisogynistic slurs. The truth is that I have never much cared about reality television, drag culture has always bored me, and … Continue reading →

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The New Cultural Bogeyman

Posted on March 23, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

Feeling a touch masochistic, I scrolled down and read some of the comments in that article about which I just posted. One in particular, by a fellow named “weylguy” caught my eye: I’ve lived in small and medium-sized towns in … Continue reading →

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Why the Culture War was over before it began

Posted on March 15, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

I am not a supporter of “Whig history;” I do not, by any means, believe that time naturally progresses towards greater human liberty, and whenever I hear some well-meaning liberal making this argument, I assume that they are probably looking … Continue reading →

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Fuck Civility

Posted on February 14, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

There was a time when I was a great believer in the ideal of expressing differences in political opinion in a polite and civil manner; after all, I reasoned, a disagreement about the direction in which your country should be … Continue reading →

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Gendered Reactions to my Transgenderism

Posted on September 4, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

Over the past year and a half, I have noted with some amusement the differing ways that the men and women in my life have reacted to news of my transition. The women, in general, have tended to be quietly … Continue reading →

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Things You Can’t Explain To A Child

Posted on May 6, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

When it comes to issues pertaining to queerness (particularly in public education), one tired refrain frequently emerges from opponents: namely, that children are incapable of understanding the issues involved. Allow me to present an anecdote: when I was about five … Continue reading →

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Passing A Milestone

Posted on January 30, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

It occurs to me that the first anniversary of the start of my transition has just quietly passed-by without any comment on my part. I really don’t know what to say, to be honest, or indeed, even if anything really … Continue reading →

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Decadence And Magical Thinking

Posted on January 27, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

There are times when it is perfectly reasonable to suggest that certain activities might result in the collapse of civilization. I would argue, for example, that this claim could be usefully applied to things like catastrophic global warming or nuclear … Continue reading →

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Of Sex and Loneliness

Posted on January 6, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I’ve never been very much of a social animal; I didn’t really “hang out” with my friends in High School or University and my attendance at parties over the years has been sporadic at best. I tend to find the … Continue reading →

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Stephen Harper Wants A Cookie

Posted on September 25, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

So if you have been following Canadian politics over the last six years or so (and if you have been doing so with more than sixty percent of your brain actually functioning), it will likely come as a great shock … Continue reading →

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