Queer Characters Feature in ‘Fat Ham’ and ‘Mercury;’ ‘The People’s Joker’ is a Trans Coming of Age Story
Melissa Carter: Going to grandma’s house in the ATL Melissa Carter Outspoken December 11, 2014 0It took my son two months to do what I’ve attempted to do myself for more than a decade. My...
Melissa Carter: U.S. a late bloomer when it comes to maternity leave Melissa Carter Outspoken November 25, 2014 0My girlfriend, Katie Jo, and I welcomed our son into the world Oct. 1, and this week I returned to...
Melissa Carter: An open letter to welcome my child into the world Melissa Carter Outspoken September 26, 2014 0Dear Child, We are just days away from your arrival into this world. Hard to believe the moment is almost...
Melissa Carter: No magic found at Dragon Con fantasy panel Melissa Carter Outspoken September 15, 2014 0Another summer completed, another Dragon Con badge in my collection. I attend the geek event every year, not only to...
Melissa Carter: Reading our baby’s gender code Melissa Carter Outspoken September 4, 2014 0How many slang terms can you come up with for the penis? It’s not a question I ever thought would...
Melissa Carter: Looking for A-list lesbian love Melissa Carter Outspoken August 12, 2014 0My sister is a fan of romantic comedies. They make up her entire DVD collection and she often watches them...
Melissa Carter: A yard sale eulogy Melissa Carter Outspoken July 29, 2014 0The International OCD Foundation says “acquiring too many possessions and difficulty discarding or getting rid of them when they are...
Melissa Carter: An odd food makes its way into the meat market Melissa Carter Outspoken June 26, 2014 0Ever heard of pizzle? Probably not. In fact I hope not. But a Texas grocery store is in trouble for...
Melissa Carter: Mainstream churches are big bullies Melissa Carter Outspoken June 10, 2014 0Have you ever thought of Sunday morning sermons that demonize the gay community as bullying? I had not until the...
Melissa Carter: Rape is not a four letter word Melissa Carter Outspoken May 28, 2014 0I was riding back from an event with a friend when the topic of Jameis Winston came up. He is...
Melissa Carter: We’re having a baby, y’all Melissa Carter Outspoken April 24, 2014 0Katie Jo and I are having a baby. It’s taken me six years to be able to write that sentence,...