Why every school should have a Queer-Straight Alliance

Going to meetings can be a helpful deciding factor for fresh young potential queer kids who want to test out the waters of their possible new sexual orientation.

It is an open environment. As per the title, you don't have to be queer by any means in order to join. No person is forced to reveal how they identify, so it's a low-pressure, welcoming option for everyone.

Meetings can be great social events! This is especially true if you don't know the queer community in your school very well, & are seeking to get to know potential romantic interests.

The QSA transmits information about relevant events, conferences, protests, readings, workshops, etc. It keeps its members informed about anything in the area which might be of interest to them.

It offers members an opportunity to plug their queer projects (Cadence, Chavery & I just brought up this blog at a QSA meeting - hey there, new readers from our school!).

QSAs are capable of some of the more creative school fundraisers - bake sale with penis pastries & butch & femme cupcakes, anyone?

It opens up your mind, plain & simple. Last year, before I was even an official member, I went to a reading the QSA held with S Bear Bergman. I ended up loving what I heard, bought hir book immediately, & have read & reread it many times since. (Perhaps I will write a full review later...)

It's fun! I don't even like school clubs/organizations, but I have so much fun at QSA meetings.

Moral of the story: if your school doesn't have one, you should make one, stat!