Bisexuals Rising

Greetings Earthlings,

A unique hashtag has been exploding the internet: #bisexualmenexist. Something about this hashtags in the era of Donald Trump’s rhetoric struck a chord of creativity in me. The existence of this hashtag reveals something that is not being pointed out in the rallies, marches, and happy gatherings we see reposted on social media.

#bisexualmenexist, I suppose, was intended to create a haven for the bi unicorns (or vampires) that are still trying to manifest themselves in a post-”Love is love” America. So, I have decided to step down from my rooftop with endless mimosas (temporarily) to make an overdue proposal for my bi brethren, and bi sistren, who still can’t seem to get a break in 2020.

I propose a complete, permanent social divorce of the letter “B” from “LGBTQ” — an acronym born to fight oppression — yes, but not equipped to honor the complexity of bisexuals and thereby not the safest place.

Issues with associating Bisexual within LGBTQ:

(1) One-size fits all mentality (super straight, super gay or transgender — creating muddied conversations about sexuality and gender identity that should be separated)

(2) Prioritization and erasure of bi narratives that contrast monosexual mainstream messages