Oisín Rowe

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Author Spotlight #10: Oisín Rowe and their poem, "No Sun Summer."
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The Church Can Offer Trans Refuge From Bad Theology and Bad Legislation Many Christians have been on the wrong side of the war on transgender people. But they don't have to stay there.

Oisín Rowe writes about faith, fear, and the hope that Christian community can offer trans people safety and belonging.

"Once I was
home to a little ant, he swallowed
my bones. Built a little city. More
crawled in. They made me warm
in winter. Little curling
creatures. I said, soak more
from soil, make each splinter
firmer. My god we grow."

- Oisín Rowe (@orowe.bsky.social)

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I love asking people about their microjoys. Tell me about that coffee that was just enough sweet, a good hair day, using your favorite ballpoint pen.

So thankful for all of these poets and their support! You won’t want to miss this event! 4/7 7pm EST!

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black text of poem on white background. text reads: BULLY when my husband says it’s because i’m a good person that i let you in again i want to tell him he doesn’t understand me like you do. all the monsters under my bed are just men doing their best. i can sense your disappointment. your life is shitty but so is your letter to the editor. no, you can’t reject a rejection. there is no story of us. i know you loved to hurt me. i can see you’re still trying. maybe you’re right. maybe once our sorrows touched elbows. but i’m better now. happier than you—you, moth caught in a rainstorm, instrument of misery. i don’t want to know you anymore because you’re mean, soft-mean. a loud cat in an empty house, the obvious twist to a book i’ve long since put down.

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Donate to Help Oisín Get Top Surgery, organized by Oisin Rowe Hi! My name is Oisín and I am a trans and nonbinary writer, editor, and poet! I began transitio… Oisin Rowe needs your support for Help Oisín Get Top Surgery

1/4 of the way there!!

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Donate to Help Oisín Get Top Surgery, organized by Oisin Rowe Hi! My name is Oisín and I am a trans and nonbinary writer, editor, and poet! I began transitio… Oisin Rowe needs your support for Help Oisín Get Top Surgery

Hi all. Not much to say but anything really helps. Scary to put myself out there but this procedure would mean the world to me.🤍 it would change my life.

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Subs still open!! Send some work over if you

1. Identify as queer
2. Went to a religious school

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5 Things Your Religious Community Can Do to Support Trans People As the U.S. government escalates its discrimination against trans people, religious communities must escalate their support of the trans community.

As an agnostic person with a boatload of church and religious trauma, I’m thankful @sojo.net gives me space to share how churches can change.

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Research participants needed! Are you an autistic college student studying education? I'm an autistic researcher seeking participants for a study about the experiences of autistic students in teacher education programs. What's involved? Completing at least two 90 minute interviews through your preferred communication method. Attending at least one virtual focus group with other autistic pre-service teachers. Completing a brief demographic survey. All interviews and focus groups will be conducted flexibly based on your communication preferences and needs. Who can participate? You may be eligible if you: are a college student (undergrad or grad) enrolled in a teacher education program. If you're completed or are currently enrolled in a field experience (ex. pre-prac, practicum). You identify as autistic (formally diagnosed or self-identified). Are 18 or older. Additional information: Participants will be compensated at $30/hr for their time. Participants with additional marginalized identities, including nonspeaking individuals and AAC users, are especially encouraged to participate. Want more information? Contact Jessica Hinson-Williams at hinsonwi@bc.edu using your college/university email address. This project is supported by a grant from AIR-P and is approved by the Boston College Institutional Review Board (#25.026.01e-1).

Are you an autistic college student studying to become a teacher? I'm an autistic researcher looking for participants for interviews and focus groups! See the attached poster and email me at hinsonwi@bc.edu! #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic

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1. Identify as queer
2. Went to a religious school

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5 Things Your Religious Community Can Do to Support Trans People As the U.S. government escalates its discrimination against trans people, religious communities must escalate their support of the trans community.

"Trump may want to normalize the idea of there only being two genders, and he may even be successful in establishing a law that affirms that idea, but that doesn’t mean Christ’s body has to agree."

Game Over Books: Uncommon Anthology. Art and Writing by Queer Religious School Alumni. We are looking for: poems, essays, photos, art, and more on any topic made by queer religious school alumni. Submissions open 1/10-2/10. Gameoverbooks.com

A good friend, @orowe.bsky.social, is looking for submissions for an anthology of poems, essays, photos, art (and more?!) by queer alumni of religious schools. Check out gameoverbooks.com/submissions for more info!

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Favorite trans poets? 🏳️‍⚧️🤍

Happy Trans Day of Resilience 🤍🏳️‍⚧️ wishing my community softness today