But Lord, when did you say you were bisexual…

I spent nearly 20 years deep in the bowels of the anti-gay, ex-gay movement, where they gave me weapons to my gayness and gender differences. A whole lot of bullying in Jesus’ name.

Then I came to my senses and came out gay. Ta-Daaa!

One immediate observation I noted in both the anti-gay religious world and the rainbow-clad gay community was that they both routinely invalidated bisexuals. The ex-gays didn’t believe there were bisexuals. In their eyes you were just a gay sinner gone astray needing to be lured back to the sacred safety of the heterosexual tribe lest you get crushed like a bug in this life and the next. And the gays? Well, they didn’t believe there were bisexuals either, just gays afraid to come out all the way. And they are both wrong.

Robyn Ochs

The amazing bisexual activist, Robyn Ochs, writes:

DEFINITION OF BISEXUALITY: I call myself bisexual because I acknowledge that I have in myself the potential to be attracted – romantically and/or sexually – to people of more than one sex and/or gender, not necessarily at the same time, not necessarily in the same way, and not necessarily to the same degree.

Sweet Lovely Bisexual Action. A visit with Robyn Ochs

This week my husband, Glen Retief, and I have the delicious pleasure of hosting Robyn Ochs, the bisexual activist and the very best group facilitator I have ever seen in my life (and I am not exaggerating.) Robyn will speak at nearby Bloomsburg University then head over to Sunbury, PA to spend the night with us.

Robyn has been out there as a bi activist since 1985, a pioneer when bi folks identifying as lesbians and gays usually felt inhibited to come out as bisexual. She has been a brilliant organizer of community, bringing bisexual folks together in groups and conferences and bringing others in to learn and grow. Robyn has written a lot about bi issues through the years and about breaking out of all kinds of binaries. She is also a tireless speaker, so energetic and skilled. While giving a presentation, no matter if it is just 12 people or 200, she amazingly gets everyone involved. And lightbulbs go off left and right (and beyond the binary.)

Check out this video of Robyn talking about her work as a bi activist. You will get a glimpse of the warmth, wisdom, and passion she brings into every room she enters.

“In recent years I’ve come to realize that being a bi activist is not even just about being bisexual. It is about creating space for fluidity; It’s about creating space for complexity. It’s about creating space. It is about challenging binaries, and the more I realize the connections between different issues, the more I get excited about doing this work.

-Robyn Ochs

And check out this episode of Queer and Queerer when Zack Ford and I Interviewed Robyn.

Unearthing the Bisexuals–A Conversation with Robyn Ochs

Bisexual Superhero Robyn Ochs

Peterson and Zack are delighted to welcome the fabulous Robyn Ochs to the Queer & Queerer Podcast. Robyn is a renowned speaker at conferences and on college campuses and is particularly known for her bisexuality activism. In this episode, we discuss the complicated nature of sexual identities and the history of bisexual advocacy. Robyn also reminds us of the power of the personal narrative with a story of her own. Join in the conversation by leaving a comment here or on our Facebook page!

Queer & Queerer Ep. 40 “Bi and Bier–featuring Robyn Ochs”

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Here’s some more information about what we talked about this week:

» Check out Robyn Ochs’ homepage and Like her on Facebook.

» Find this week’s erotic poem and other bisexual testimonials in Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World.

» Get details on the upcoming central PA GSA Leadership Summit!

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Trans Allies Gone Wild! Queer and Queerer Ep. 39

Freshly back from Creating Change and AWP, Zack and Peterson are energized to be advocates and writers. This week’s episode focuses on a roundup of news related to the transgender community, including unfunny sketches on Craig Ferguson and SNL, hate crimes, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell/trans people, and a big new study that reveals “Injustice at Every Turn” for the trans community. We also share our experiences from our conferences and, of course, an erotic poem!

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Here’s some more information about what we talked about this week:

» This week’s erotic poem: “Song for a Lakota Woman” by Chrystos (Listen to Chrystos read it.)

» Chris Geitner’s report on Craig Ferguson and SNL

» Murders of transgender people in Honduras

» Sentencing of Ashley Santiago’s Murderer

» Autumn Sandeen speaks out about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

» The Task Force and NCTE Study: Injustice at Every Turn

»I Too by Langston Hughes

» Peterson’s Post about the Trans-Inclusive Commercial from Argentina

» Robyn Ochs!

» Peterson’s Schedule

» The Trans-Ponder Podcast!

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Too Many Straight Cooks in the LGBTQ Kitchen. Ep 38 Queer and Queerer

Who Made You The Drag Queen of the Gay Agenda?

Alright, so we admit we have an agenda, but what is it? Lots of people, like straight pastors and well-funded Glb(t) political operatives, think they know. Zack and Peterson try to suss out who sets the agenda and what it happens to be today. What are the bars by which we measure the success of the LGBTQ movement? We also talk about folks who are trying to bridge gaps, but might just be helping to maintain them. From Egypt to Hollywood to Washington, D.C., we look at who is shaping the agenda and chime in with our hopes and concerns.

Episode 38 of Queer and Queerer

Here’s some more information about what we talked about this week:

Tony Campolo preaching

Andrew Marin preaching

Ahmed Saad's Book

» This week’s erotic poem: “A Glimpse,” by Walt Whitman.

» HRC’s Trans Job Campaign in Massachusetts

» Egyptian “Gay Rights Activist,” or Ex-Gay Proponent?

» Discussion about Andrew Marin:

Belmont May Change Actions Toward Gay Groups

FriendlyAtheist: “I’m Sorry” Is Not Enough for the Gay Community

» The Second LGBT General Assembly (Facebook Event) – (Saturday, January 20)

» Creating Change in Minneapolis! It’s not too late to register! – (February 2-6)

» A Night with Robyn Ochs at Bucknell University – (Tuesday, February 15)

» See Peterson at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX (February 28-March 1)

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Tag: Robyn Ochs

But Lord, when did you say you were bisexual…

Sweet Lovely Bisexual Action. A visit with Robyn Ochs

Unearthing the Bisexuals–A Conversation with Robyn Ochs

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Trans Allies Gone Wild! Queer and Queerer Ep. 39

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Too Many Straight Cooks in the LGBTQ Kitchen. Ep 38 Queer and Queerer

Who Made You The Drag Queen of the Gay Agenda?

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