#Alexis Mitchell

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Alexis Mitchell, excerpt from interview with Radio613, June 1, 2009. Transcribed and published in Issue 2 of the Doykeit Zine, “Diaspora” (2014), edited by Solomon JB Brager. Highlights added by me.

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ALEXIS: I’ve noticed that especially working with a Pakistani-Canadian (Sharlene Bamboat) who has lived half of her life in Pakistan and half of her life in Canada. Yeah, I've noticed a very distinct, obvious difference of how we experience diaspora in any way. I think this notion of queering diaspora is really important, but it's also, obviously very specific to each person. Like, I went to Hebrew School growing up whete I would paint Israeli flags in art class and be forced to celebrate Israel's birthday every year. And, when we would trace our family trees and I would ask where my familv's from and what does Israel have to do with me? Why is this considered my homeland when my family's Eastern European?

Everybody I guess can be traced back somewhere, but, even from a very young age, I didn't feel that connection - it kind of felt really forced to me.

AVI: Yup.

ALEXIS: It's not that I feel that I am Eastern European - ya know, my mom's family is from Russia, my dad's family is from Poland - and that is my experience cause I've been living in a separate culture from that for generations. So, it's not that I necessarily feel that, but living in Canada and knowing that I'm not native to this land there's sort of that feeling of having an every place and no place. But, in order to be critical of where we exist, or where we don't exist, I think it's really important to not hold something on a pedestal and say "this is that perfect untouchable land" and nothing can be critiqued of it because that's where I belong and it's where my home is.”]

It’s always fun to be reminded how recent European national identities are. Peasants in 1860’s Sicily had never heard the term “Italy” before, the majority of people in France didn’t speak French at the time of the French Revolution, etc.

[ilikestuff69]

‘Pitch Perfect’ (2012)

Directed by Jason Moore

[takehormoness]

Featured in here (will be updating)

old accounts:

@/TakeHormones

@/TakeYourHormoness

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Argentum here and invading your inbox >:3

My special request is anything with Mitchell OR a stupid little thing of Ward being kicked out of Macabria since the entire fandom voted we should

hello Argentum!! It is hardly invading if I asked for it ^_^ but if you insist on the playfully sinister undertones I joyfully accept the intrusion <3

I considered your OR statement and reprogrammed it into an AND statement. So below is the link to all our favs gleefully banishing the worst man in Macabria city limits to the outside world, never to return!

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Bellas understood the assignment 🌹🔥

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Jim Morrison with model, Donna Mitchell, photographed by Alexis Waldeck, 1967.

[blood-official]

Some songs for some lovers

Runa: Schildmaid by Feuerschwanz

Arthur: St James Infirmary by Cab Calloway

Ace: The Perfect Drug by Nine Inch Nails

Raven: Love Like War by All Time Low Master and Servant by Depeche Mode

Hanna: Shake Dog Shake by The Cure

Mitchell: Monster by Starset

Inanna: Foreigner's God by Hozier

Alexis: Let It Die by Starset

Ellis: All These Things That I've Done by The Killers

[betterbooksandthings]

"Feminist romance novels are everywhere. With so many options and so little time, sometimes it’s nice to have a list like this as a starting point. This is going to be a very fun list of delicious feminist romance books that you must pick up and read, but before all that, we must discuss the feminism of it all.

For the sake of this article, I am following Mikki Kendall’s approach to feminism in Hood Feminism. The idea is that committing to intersectional feminism that includes trans women, women of color, and disabled women means understanding feminist issues are inherently variable and not always immediately recognizable as feminist issues. Kendall explains, “A one-size-fits-all approach to feminism is damaging because it alienates the very people it is supposed to serve, without ever managing to support them” (3). So, while feminism is about the promotion of gender equality, that is just an element of feminism. The role of active feminists is to be aware that more than just a person’s gender impacts their access to rights and services. While I would also recommend reading bell hooks and other excellent feminist writers, I appreciate Kendall’s explanation here.

Feminist literary critics have also looked at how romance can talk about the complexities of feminist issues within their story framework. Avidly Reads Guilty Pleasures by Arielle Zibrak understands the ways romance novels are a source of feminine media culture some associate with shame and censure, reflecting that the Western world often diminishes feminine interests and pursuits. All that is to say, romances have been praised for centering feminist interests and issues like love, job security, equal partnership, and reproductive rights."

[piperslovebot]

Alexis Doileybug and the Mitchell sisters

Alexis and Sarah

Alexis has a huge soft spot for Sarah and loves spending quality time with her. Just like Paula, Alexis also helps teach some Spanish and even some that may not be the most…tasteful language. Like cursing in Spanish. She always lets Sarah know that she can talk to her about her autism or what’s going on whenever she needs it.

Alexis and Jo

Jo absolutely adores Alexis and loves learning Spanish from her. Alexis also can sympathize with Jo about feeling like she’s not being prioritized yet still making it clear that Paula does love her and is trying her best as a mom. In some ways, Alexis is actually a lot like an adult version of Jo. They both can often come off as mischievous but have very large hearts.

[thenerdsofcolor]

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: 'Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular'

This will be my first time reviewing a production of Rogue Artists Ensemble and in advance, I was told to expect “hyper-theater,” a form of theater that utilizes original, immersive, multi-dimensional experiences to tell their stories. With the partnership of Los Angeles LGBT Center, Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular certainly lived up to this art form while also being a fascinating play that…

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[boringkate]

Other than Bailey Jay who are your go to Porn Stars do you jack off? You are my go to when I Jack

There are so many good girls!

Shoutout to Willow Ryder, Skylar Vox, Alexis Tae, Arabelle Raphael, and Lily Lou (in no particular order)!

And obviously girls with gock are the best girls (I'm leaving out people I've met or dated etc bc I think that would be weird in some way, but I'm still including mutuals and girlfriends of people because otherwise this list would be empty) like Natalie Mars, Allysa Etain, Lianna Lawson, Amy Daly, Doggirlthing, FFkitty, Mandy Mitchell, Brittany Jane, Jojo Hunt, SmolBoiMoisty (who is I guess a boy irl, but idk and imo if a video of someone's butthole makes me cum then they're an honorary girl), MyMyMarceline, Domina Vi, Ella Venus, Nebula3, Sabrina Suzuki, Vanniall, Stefani Special, and Vaniity!

And I'm as brain rotted by nostalgia as the next nerd, so I've gotta mention some 2000s/2010s babes! Like Jenna Haze, Tory Lane, Bobbi Starr, Holly Michaels, Priya Rai, Gianna Michaels, Sophie Dee, Belladonna, Marie Luv, Lilly Thai, Adrianna Nicole, Dana DeArmond (who's still very active), Amber Rayne, Tiffany Mynx, Proxy Paige (who mostly does behind the camera stuff now, but is kinda still around and omg she's gotten so much hotter over time and is seriously such a god tier babe that watching her old stuff honestly feels like such a downgrade), Emily Davinci (a Montreal babe), and Ana (the one on BangBros with no full name) (I think some sites gave her a last name, but it's usually just Ana)!

And the babes with the big toys like Badlittlegrrl, Argen Dana, Queen Nikoletta, Tweetney (who is all like "any pronouns" and has posted about planning to go on t, so I guess less of a good girl lmao, but still an undeniable hottie), and TentacleBimbo!

And the big girls like TianasTummy, Reiinapop, GoodGirlGrow, GainingGothGF, and Milly Marks!

And the JAV babes like Hitomi Tanaka (a true icon), Hana Haruna, Rumika, and June Lovejoy!

I'm definitely forgetting some other really good girls, but this post is so bloated already. I came real close to just including a list of files and subfolders in my 3.20 TB porn folder.

Leave a reply with your faves. Yell at me for who I'm leaving out.

[blood-official]

Raven: Ew, no [would still put you in a cup of dirt and give you compost to munch on]

Alexis: Of course! You're still you!

Ace/Ava: Hm. No. Sorry, love.

Mitchell/Mairi: Don't know that I could love you if you were a worm. But I'd still take care of you! Build you a nice terrarium with lots of room to wiggle around in!

Ellis/Elizabeth: Would you love me back if you were a worm? *sad puppy eyes*

Runa/Ragnor: [completely serious] Why are you a worm? Were you cursed? Was it a witch? I bet it was a witch. I will find them, and make them pay for what they did to you.

Would the lovers still love us if we were worms

[goldenstarprincesses]

Sometimes Canada and Nyo America's dynamic Is David and Alexis

Sometimes their dynamic is Claire and Mitchell

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TDA Las Vegas Predictions

Mini Female

Winner: Lucia Piedrahita (Club)

Top 3/4: Savannah Jackson (Larkin), Belle Marie Arauz (Dancetown), Stella Brinkerhoff (CSPAS)

Top 10:

Tatum Self (Club)

Kennedy Marble (Club)

Alivia Hughes (DC2)

Amanda Carpenter (Dancetown)

Madisyn Rose Amos (Elite Dance Pro)

Jessica Sutton (K2)

Neala Murphy (Larkin)

Giuliana Shea (Larkin)

Melina Biltz (The rock)

Top 20:

Naomi Harper (CSPAS)

Penelope Jenson (CSPAS)

Penelope Pranger (CSPAS)

Mikayla Isler (Club)

Kinley Harper (Club)

Abbey Scott (Club)

Nixie Vance (Club)

Penelope Akey (DC2)

Soleil Lynch (Danceology)

Maylin Munos (Larkin)

Lexie Charnstrom (Larkin)

Junior Female

Winner: Aria Du (Yoko's)

Top 3/4: Kelsie Jacobson (Larkin), Skylar Wong (Woodbury), Lilly Anderson (Larkin)

Top 10:

Anistyn Larsen (CSPAS)

Violet Schwarz (CSPAS)

Isla Gardner (Club)

Brooklyn Besch (Club)

Emery Duffin (DC2)

Finley Ashfield (Larkin)

Mika Takase (Nor Cal)

Roxie Onellion (The base)

Annabella Atkinson (The rock)

Emily Polis (Vision)

Kennedy Anderson (Vision)

Top 20:

Brooklyn Ward (CSPAS)

Kylie Lawrence (CSPAS)

Kate Baker (CSPAS)

Rory Frye (CSPAS)

Ella-Nani Knight (Danceology)

Brynn Jones (Expresenz)

Bella Charnstrom (Larkin)

Mila Ayshford (Larkin)

Tayah Klimuck (Pave)

Addyson Paul (Pave)

Francesca Jen (The Academy at The Brea Space)

Teen Female

Winner: Savannah Manzel (Larkin)

Top 3/4: Taylor Morrison (DC2), Kira Chan (Elements), Kylie Kaminsky (Danceology)

Top 10:

Kamri Peterson (CSPAS)

Stella Condie (CSPAS)

Vivienne Mitchell (CSPAS)

Alexis Alvarez (Club)

Makaia Roux (Danceology)

Keelyn Jones (Danceology)

Mariandrea Villegas (Epic Motion)

Lilly allen (Kim massay)

Claire Monge (Larkin)

Katie Shinn (Next step)

Top 20:

Blakely Bell (CSPAS)

Halle Hunt (CSPAS)

Mya Tuaileva (CSPAS)

Ellie Duffin (DC2)

Haley Bertino (Danceology)

Laci Bloss (Larkin)

Channing Embry (Next step)

Madison Ronquillo (Nor Cal)

Kinsley Oykhman (The Academy at The Brea Space)

Carissa Hsu (Premier Youth Dance Company)

Faílenn Daley (the colony)

Senior Female

Winner: Izzy Howard (Westside)

Top 3/4: Keira Redpath (Larkin), Isabella Lynch ( Danceology), Hailey Bills (CSPAS)

Top 10:

Addison Middleton (Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre)

Ayla Rodriguez (Artistic Fusion)

Zoe Ridge (CSPAS)

Emma Donnelly (Danceology)

Caroline Skrable (Danceology)

Isabella Jarvis (Larkin)

Maliah Howard (Michelle L)

Lola Iglesias (Michelle L)

Beth Anne McGowan (Next step)

Kaitlyn Tom (Nor Cal)

Top 20:

Emersyn Dickson (CSPAS)

Brightyn Rines (DC2)

Addison Jones (DC2)

Brooklyn Jones (DC2)

Sami Sonder (Danceology)

Brielle McCoy (Kim massay)

Gianna Mojonnier (Danceology)

[queerism1969]

What are some of the best LGBTQ books?

Carol / The Price Of Salt by Patricia Highsmith

Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

Call Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman (this was just turned into a film)

The Female Man by Joanna Russ

Valencia by Michelle Tea

The Slow Fix by Ivan E. Coyote

Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg

Landing by Emma Donoghue

A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham

The Kushiel's Legacy Series by Jacqueline Carey

The Nightrunner Series by Lynn Flewelling

Leave Myself Behind by Bart Yates

Now and Then by William Corlett

Dream Boy by Jim Grimsley

Les amitiés particulières (Special Friendships) by Roger Peyrefitte

Another Country by Julian Mitchell

Transgender History by Susan Stryker (good starting point into queer history in the United States)

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M Johnson

Tr*nny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout by Laura Jane Grace

An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon (dark but very engaging—the USA antebellum south but set on a generation ship)

Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman (read it in one night—archivist vampires)

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (very cute and kind of wacky at points—includes aliens running a donut shop and Faustian deals with demons)

The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin

the song of Achilles has a special place in my heart

Middlesex - Eugenides

Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Johnny Garza Villa.

The Bucolic Plague by Josh Kilmer-Purcell

Insignificant Others by Stephen McCauley

Let There Be Light by AM Johnson.

When Everything Is Blue by Lauren Lascarso.

Boyfriend Material and Glitterland by Alexi Hall.

The Happy List by Briar Prescott.

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun.

The Will Darling Adventures by KJ Charles.

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid.

The Place Between by Kit Oliver.

The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne.

Bear, Otter and the Kid by TJ Klune.

Fun Home by Allison Bechdel

The Mask of Apollo - Renault