June Patron Update: Oh Hey Pride!

Hello friends!

Well here we are, approaching the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a milestone so monumental I barely know what to say other than to express my gratitude for the folks who refused to quietly disappear into the night half a century ago. Pride's not just a party and a protest (although it is also those things!) -- it's the act of embracing yourself, rejecting shame, and taking delight in your irrepressible queer power to love. Ahhhh.

One of my favorite things about Pride is seeing just how MANY people come together to celebrate the whole spectrum of genders and sexualities, and I'm super excited to get together with you for some online Pride power this month!

Here's what your support makes possible throughout June:

• Livestreams! Come say hello, share your recommendations, and make friends in the chat! I love getting your suggestions for stuff to watch and read so let's talk about all the queer entertainment that’s lighting up your life! Click the bell over here to get a reminder when we go live. 
• The Sewers of Paris! Each week on The Sewers of Paris, a guest plucks a piece of entertainment from their past -- books, movies, music, shows, and more -- and answers the question: how did it change your life?
• Culture Cruise! All backers get early ad-free access to a new Culture Cruise video! I’ll be diving into some more nostalgia with a close look at queer content in the entertainment we love. And in case you missed it, check out last month's video about Maude's gay best friend, and if you have a moment, see if you can help us unravel the mystery of her very strange laugh.
• Cozy Pants! A podcast for Patreon backers at $4/month and up! Join me and my partner James for a fun affectionate chat about the cultural comforts that are lighting up our lives. 
• Weekly Debrief! Get caught up on the week's LGBTQ news, how it affects you, and actions you can take! Weekly Debrief is your quick weekly roundup of everything you need to know about what's happening with queer people in the world and how you can help.

Speaking of queer culture, you might enjoy these articles I recently wrote for Them.us about the future of drag competitions, and wisdom from DragCon. I also covered the troubling violence directed at trans women of color this year.

We're also deep into a fabulous queer quest on the podcast Queens of Adventure, featuring drag queens playing Dungeons & Dragons! The episode we just posted today is a fun recap of the ENTIRE adventure so far, so if you've been looking for a place to jump in, here you go! Listen and subscribe at QueensOfAdventure.com.

Thanks again for backing so many video, audio, and live endeavors. Whenever Pride month comes around I feel a lot of gratitude to a lot of people, and right now I'm feeling an awful lot for all of you.

Matt

PS: If you're a backer at the level or $12/month and up, please remember to add your mailing address to your account if you haven't already, so I can send you a care package!

PPS: If you're not already, follow me over on Twitter and Facebook to see what I'm up to!