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In the wake of increasing societal awareness around the need to support marginalized communities, the concept of “safe spaces,” particularly in the context of the LGBTQIA+ community, has come to the forefront. These spaces are designed to eliminate biases and microaggressions, creating environments that promote respect and inclusivity. But as appealing as this ideal sounds, the notion of a universal “safe space” is both unrealistic and potentially limiting. Let’s explore a more pragmatic approach: shifting from pursuing safe spaces to the creation of “safer spaces.” ✍️ by Jacob Kelley

Don’t Create Safe Spaces: Shift Toward Safer Spaces Let’s explore a more pragmatic approach: shifting from pursuing safe spaces to the creation of “safer spaces.”

On the season three finale of the Asking for a Friend podcast, host Dr. Laura McGuire sits down with the Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, activist, author, and the first openly transgender Bishop in a major Christian denomination, to discuss being our own cheerleaders, finding hope in our current climate, and the evolution and ongoing restrictions of coming out. 🎙️Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at the link below.

AFAF Ep. 18: Channelling Negative Energy into Beauty with Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer On the season three finale of the Asking for a Friend podcast, host Dr. Laura McGuire sits down with the Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, activist, author, and the first openly transgender Bishop in a major Christian denomination, to discuss being our own cheerleaders, finding hope in our current climate, and...

On this month’s episode of the Asking for a Friend podcast, host Dr. Laura McGuire sits down with Sarah Luna, a Texas-born sociocultural anthropologist, professor, and award-winning author, to discuss her coming out experience in San Antonio, her research on migrants, s*x work, and missionaries, and her latest project on sapphic and transfeminist activism in Mexico City. 🎧Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or by clicking the link below.

AFAF Ep. 17: Q***rness in the Borderlands with Sarah Luna Host Dr. Laura McGuire sits down with Sarah Luna, a Texas-born sociocultural anthropologist, professor, and award-winning author, to discuss her coming out experience in San Antonio, her research on migrants, s*x work, and missionaries, and her latest project on sapphic and transfeminist activism in...