Today on Medium I write about Snake.io, an arcade game I’m weirdly good at.
Celebrating the Trans History of San Francisco
[Image: Left: Megan Rohrer and Pax present at Manny’s. Photo by Ziggy Tomcich. Right: Promo image for the event. Pax photo by Gwen Park.]
Today on Medium, I write about a panel on trans history I participated in last week at Manny’s, San Francisco.
The Place of Politicians at Pride
[Image: Mayor London Breed, state senator Scott Wiener, and other officials and special guests raise the LGBTQ Pride Flag from the balcony of San Francisco City Hall. Public domain photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, June 2021.]
In today’s story on Medium, I share my perspective as a trans San Francisco resident on an attendee’s confrontation with state senator Scott Wiener at Friday’s Trans March.
Squeakross: Indie Gaming with Pride
[Image: Customized rodent companion and “Home Squeak Home” screen of Squeakross.]
Today on Medium I review Squeakross, an indie puzzle game that celebrates queer and trans culture.
The Lie that Would Not Die: On Michelle Obama and Transmisogynoir
[Image: Public domain photos of UFC Freedom 250, June 2026, and Michelle Obama, December 2014.]
Today in Assigned Media, I offer a Black trans perspective on the misgendering of Michelle Obama at Sunday’s UFC fight at the White House.
Raquel Willis: Black Trans Activist In Bloom
[Image: Raquel Willis speaking on stage at the 2017 San Francisco Trans March and Transgender Day of Remembrance. Photos by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, CC BY-SA 4.0.]
Today in Assigned Media, I share my perspective on the life and career of Black trans activist Raquel Willis, whose memoir The Risk It Takes to Bloom came out in paperback last week.
My Musical Pittsburgh Childhood
[Image: Pittsburgh skyline photo by Bobak Ha’Eri, August 2004, CC BY-SA 2.5. Inset photo of Pax playing piano in their childhood home by Ziggy, November 2009.]
Following last week’s death of celebrated Pittsburgh musician Joe Negri, aka “Handyman Negri” on Mister Rogers Neighborhood, I reminisce about meeting him, and other musical activities from my childhood.
The Guardian’s 100 Best Novels List
Today on Medium, I share personal highlights and insights on The Guardian’s recent list of the 100 best novels of all time.
Is AI Turning Everyone into a Writer?
[Image: Picketer in the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. Photo by David James Henry, CC BY-SA 4.0.]
In today’s story on Medium, I explain my opposition to using generative AI.
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Byrne-ing Down the House at Coachella
[Image: David Byrne and company perform at Coachella 2018. Photo CC BY 2.0, Raph_PH.]
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Today on Medium, I write about David Byrne’s set last night at the Coachella festival, and my love for Talking Heads.
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