We’re pleased to announce the winner of the stuffie, the mixtape, and immeasurable glory—without further ado: Winner: Rachael Jordan, “Transfusion” Runner-up: Bridie Mills, “Inconsequential Man” Choosing a winner from such an impressive longlist was no easy task. Judge...
Hot on the heels of the longlist announced Monday, the shortlist is here: A Quiet Dinner, by Victoria Mbabazi Inconsequential Man, by Bridie Mills Self Control, by Amy Currie Transfusion, by Rachael Jordan Congratulations to the writers shortlisted for the inaugural Rainbow Unicorn Stuffie Mix-Tape...
Here it is, folks! We received so many submissions from writers far and wide, and after much deliberation, we present the longlist! (In alphabetical order.) Congratulations to all of you–and thank you to everyone who submitted. Longlist Balloon People, by Evan Anderson Grandpa’s Last Story...
Review by Asam Ahmad Written and directed by Maysaloun Hamoud, the film In Between is a daring and hilarious portrayal of the lives of three Palestinian women living in Tel Aviv. The film is remarkable for its deft weaving of light-hearted sentimentality with searing multi-layered explorations of...
Anthony DiPietro If a user asks what clothes and pose you want him ready in when you step across his threshold— ass up, naked, like his photo?—do not mistake his kindness for philanthropy. You may, on recognition of false statements or visual representations— his profile pic’s not him, or...
Sara Bess I am the only one here with all my fingers. My boss is impressed with this and the fact that I have never shot myself with a nail gun, though I am afraid of the loud noises of the air compressor of the dust and the splinters. I am careful with my hands. By Friday my mucus is dark...
mwpm the first sets the standard & everything that follows can only hope to be an approximation ◊ ◊ ◊ the sun off the mirror looked like a butterfly aflame i wanted to put out the flame & the sun with it ◊ ◊ ◊ you lit you r cigar ette i got burnt in the bargain ◊ ◊ ◊ all i ask is you...
Reviewed by Evelyn Deshane I read Kay Gabriel’s Elegy Department Spring in a coffee shop—which, looking back on my experience, seems to be the perfect place to read a poetry chapbook about the life and art of Candy Darling, a trans actress famous for her work in Andy Warhol’s...
Amy LeBlanc Twenty minutes ago he slipped on ice, cracked his head open and fell asleep in my lap. He used to help me scrub the dryer lint off my palms and scrape the freezer burn from my forehead. He pulled at his milk teeth while we watched figure skaters without the volume on. He said...
