An open letter regarding the current attempted genocide in Palestine, and a demand for an immediate ceasefire

I support an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and the Israeli government. I demand that humanitarian aid be allowed into Gaza. I demand the Israeli government immediately return the flow of clean water, food, and electricity. I ask my representatives to stop the skewed rhetoric and cease sending military aid to Israel. And I ask that everyone work to the end of the violent occupation.

Black banner with a rainbow colored line drawing of an open book

PRESS RELEASE: Direct Action Planned to Address Denver Pride’s Rainbow Capitalism on June 25

Community members ask the organizers of Denver Pride to increase transparency and come to the table with community to make future Pride events more community-centric FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2023 Denver, CO – In the current political climate, with the onslaught of anti-trans legislation across the United States, some Denverites are concerned about the rainbow capitalism rampant at Denver Pride. According to their research, collectively the sponsors of Denver Pride donated at least $6.1 Read more…

A framed poster that says "The best activism is equal parts anger and love. Ladyfingers Press 2018"
A framed poster that says "The best activism is equal parts anger and love. Ladyfingers Press 2018"

An open letter about Denver Pride: We need community building and activism, not rainbow capitalism

Rainbow capitalism, also known as pinkwashing, is defined as how 2TLGBIQA+ symbolism is wielded by companies to heighten consumerism among the 2TLGBIQA+ community and allies without leading to meaningful improvement for the community or in the individuals in it. In the current climate, with the onslaught of anti-trans legislation across the United States, we are in a crisis year. We don’t need rainbow capitalism; we need community building and activism. Unfortunately, that’s not what we’re Read more…

Cover art from The B'K Volume 14, Issue 1

The B’K 2023 Issues

The Bitchin’ Kitsch (2010-present) or The B’K is a quarterly compzine edited and published by The Talbot-Heindl Experience, LLC in Denver, CO. The B’K is an outlet for people who may not be accepted or considered by more traditional publications. The B’K aims to have a diverse publication from a diverse set of voices and promises inclusivity, diversity, and respectful discourse. Issues are published in January, April, July, and October. The B’K Vol. 14, Issue 1 Featuring Art by: Dakota Williams Read more…

The B'K Volume 13, Issue 4 cover, featuring a painting by Larissa Monique of a full moon with a human face. The face is looking to the right and downwards. The moon face sits in darkness.

The B’K 2022 Issues

The Bitchin’ Kitsch (2010-present) or The B’K is a quarterly compzine edited and published by The Talbot-Heindl Experience, LLC in Denver, CO. The B’K is an outlet for people who may not be accepted or considered by more traditional publications. The B’K aims to have a diverse publication from a diverse set of voices and promises inclusivity, diversity, and respectful discourse. Issues are published in January, April, July, and October. The B’K Vol. 13, Issue 1 Featuring Art by: Michael Nelson Read more…