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PG: Its become obvious that there are
many communities in the GLBT-SA that
do not feel consistently included. More
than anything, I want the GLBT-SA to be
a safe place for everyone. I want people
to connect on a deeper level, which takes
more than fabulous dances and parties.
TR: I would amend our constitution so
that board positions which are designated
as “co-positions” are fulfilled by differ
ently gendered persons, so as to better
ensure that the board reflects the gender
diversity of our members. I would like to
see an organization that, while working
to dismantle heterosexual privilege and
heteronormativity, also works to disman
tle male privilege, because oppression of
women, minorities and other non-male
genders and oppression of the LGBTIQ
community are all closely linked.
For those who do not come to GLBT-SA
meetings or have no idea what the group
is all about, what is your message to them?
PG: Like I said earlier, anyone can make
a difference in the LGBTIQ and Ally
communities! If you have an idea or
you want a place where your sexuality
will be accepted no matter what, come
and tell us what’s important to you!
TR: We are an eclectic group of friendly
individuals that the words in Gay, Les
bian, Bisexual, Transgender - Straight
Alliance do not necessarily signify. Our
greatest asset is our diversity, not just in
terms of laundry list markers of iden
tity, but in ideas, experiences, families
and communities. There is a safe space
for EVERYONE — of all religions, sexu
alities, genders, ethnicities and races,
because queerness - and straightness
- transcends any and all lines of identity.
It’s time for a confession! Something
about you that others may not know?
Photos by Brice McGowen
PG: I once wrote a poem about
Game Theory, it goes like this:
Nickels, Quarters, Dimes
Nickels, Quarters, Dimes
I’ll choose where and
You choose the line
We’ll find an equilibrium
Nash’s point or not
I’ll meet you at the stable point
‘Cause you’re so damn hot
TR:I am insanely obsessed with the bus
ses that run between the Chinatowns in
New York City and Boston for just $10.
So I guess the secret’s out, but be wary of
the Chinese mafia and the sketchy curb-
side pickups and any charter buses that
are unmarked. I am also an NPR junkie.