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Ren Q
Mar 14 min read
"Yes, And…": How Improv Techniques Can Help You Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights
When people think of improv comedy, they usually picture quick-thinking performers creating scenes out of thin air, bouncing off each...
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Ren Q
Feb 204 min read
Ren’s Declassified Grassroots Organizing Field Guide
A Survival Manual for Queer Advocacy, Organizing, and Joyful Rebellion Grassroots organizing is how everyday people create change. It has...
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Ren Q
Feb 185 min read
How to Handle Homophobic Hecklers Like a Pro
Performing live comedy is one of the most exhilarating experiences out there, but every comedian knows there’s a downside: hecklers. For...
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Ren Q
Feb 62 min read
How to Handle Shock Doctrine
Handling the Effects of Shock Doctrine What Even is the Shock Doctrine? The shock doctrine is a strategy used by governments or powerful...
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Ren Q
Feb 15 min read
Crafting Queer: Embracing LGBTQ+ Identity in Comedy Writing
If there’s one thing queer comedians know, it’s that our lives come with endless material. And with the current and constant borage of...
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Ren Q
Jan 145 min read
Protecting Yourself Online as an LGBTQ+ Content Creator
The internet is an incredible space for LGBTQ+ creators to share stories, connect with communities, and find their voices. But it’s also...
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Ren Q
Jan 14 min read
How Trans Comedians Are Expanding the Stage for LGBTQ+ Representation
In recent years, a new wave of trans comedians has been making waves on the comedy circuit, bringing visibility, vulnerability, and vital...
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Ren Q
Dec 18, 20246 min read
To Post or Not to Post: The Debate Around Sharing Live Stand-Up Jokes
As comedians, we’re constantly crafting and refining jokes, and in today’s social media-driven world, it is expected of us from...
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Ren Q
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Why Bathroom Bills Are No Joke
Let’s talk about these so-called “bathroom bills.” On the surface, they might sound harmless, maybe even administrative. But scratch that...
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Ren Q
Nov 25, 20244 min read
A Helping Hand: Thoughts for 2025
As the clock ticks toward a new year and a new administration, I’ve been thinking about patience. Not the passive kind, where we sit...
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Ren Q
Nov 24, 20242 min read
LGBTQ+ Personal Safety Basics Manual
As we anticipate the next administration, LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges requiring heightened awareness and proactive...
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Ren Q
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Step-By-Step Checklist for Holding Space for Others
We all want to show up for the people we care about, especially when they’re struggling. But being a supportive friend or ally requires...
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Ren Q
Nov 20, 20242 min read
LGBTQ+ Organizations You Should Donate to Right Now
In a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under threat and queer communities face heightened challenges, it’s more important than ever to support...
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Ren Q
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Ren's Handbook for Queer Resilience
Resilience isn’t just about surviving tough times—it’s about thriving, finding joy, and staying connected to our authentic selves. For...
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Ren Q
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Ren's Declassified Self-Care Survival Guide
In a world that often feels hostile to trans and nonbinary people, it’s crucial to arm ourselves with tools for survival, self-care, and...
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Ren Q
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Rocky Mountain Equality "Queer Joy, Resistance, and Authenticity Take Center Stage"
Queer Joy, Resistance, and Authenticity Take Center Stage
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Ren Q
Oct 2, 20241 min read
VoyageDenver "Conversations with Ren Q. Dawe"
Conversations with Ren Q. Dawe
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Ren Q
Oct 2, 20241 min read
The Journal "LBGTQ+ comedian sells out Shepherdstown show for first headlining tour"
LBGTQ+ comedian sells out Shepherdstown show for first headlining tour SHEPHERDSTOWN — Comedian Ren Q. Dawe, a Shepherdstown native,...
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Ren Q
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Daily Camera "A Warm Evening to Thaw Frozen Hearts"
A Warm Evening to Thaw Frozen Hearts
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Ren Q
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Longmont Leader "Queer Festival Makes History"
Queer Festival Makes History LGBTQ+ communities have always relied on humor to survive in times that are often hostile
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