Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinPrism & PenThe Choice Not To Come Out to My Late Grandmother Haunts Me to This DayThe hardest conversation with her was the one I never had, scarring my lasting grief over her death4h ago4h ago
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinReluctant ModerationHurricane Helene Revealed the Best and Worst of Appalachia…and AmericaThe aftermath to a devastating natural disaster reveals the extent to which many Americans seem to no longer inhabit, or want to inhabit, a…4d ago24d ago2
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinPrism & PenThe Gay Novel ‘You Should Be So Lucky’ Highlights 20th-Century Queer JoyThe newest historical novel from bestselling romance writer Cat Sebastian shows how queer people found happiness even in the midst of an…Oct 1216Oct 1216
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinReluctant ModerationAppalachia and the Myth of the Climate HavenThe catastrophic damage wrought by Hurricane Helene has put the lie to the idea that any area, no matter how remote and seemingly out of…Oct 716Oct 716
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinAn Injustice!The Most Damning Line in the Entire Vice Presidential DebateIn refusing to fact check in real time, the moderators of the CBS debate did American voters a grave and unforgivable disservice.Oct 61Oct 61
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinPrism & PenThe Appalachian Queer Film Festival: A Celebration of Queer/Trans EuphoriaThe AQFF, now in its tenth year, continues to be be a source of joy in a region that sometimes struggles to acceptance the queer and trans…Oct 412Oct 412
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinPrism & PenAs a Gay Man Facing Family Rejection, a Picture is Worth a Thousand CutsHow a photo filled with smiles and joy reveals the heartache of fair-weather family.Sep 266Sep 266
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinReluctant ModerationChappell Roan and the Heightened Dangers of BothsidesismThe singer’s recent ambivalent comments about Kamala Harris (and Democrats in general) are the latest example of Americans’ favorite…Sep 25Sep 25
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinAn Injustice!Trump, Vance, and the Continued Assault on the TruthThe two men at the top of the GOP ticket lead the attack in demolishing America’s shared relationship to objective reality, and the…Sep 203Sep 203
Dr. Thomas J. West IIIinPrism & PenThe Enduring Power and Importance of Queer RomanceThe Prospects, K.T. Hoffman’s debut queer romance novel, is a triumph of queer joy and a reminder of why we need these kinds of stories now…Sep 192Sep 192