Stories
FEATURE
Electoral Politics, Queers, and the Tilt-a-Whirl of 2024: Two Starkly Different Pathways for the LGBTQ+ Community Following the Presidential Election
By Mike Broemmel
November 5, 2024, will mark a transformative election that has the potential to shift the manner in which the nation is governed for a generation or possibly even longer. The outcome of the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showdown will usher in starkly different consequences for the LGBTQ+ community in the immediate and long-term future.
FEATURE
Denver Celebrates 50 Years of Pride: A Golden Jubilee
By William Cameron
This year, Denver's Pride Fest reaches a significant milestone: its 50th anniversary. Celebrating five decades of love, diversity, and the LGBTQ+ community is an incredible achievement. As we commemorate this golden jubilee, it's essential to reflect on the history, evolution, and impact of Denver's Pride Fest—a celebration that has grown from a humble gathering to one of the largest Pride events in the nation.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE
20-Years of Metromode: Celebrating Colorado’s LGBTQ+ Voices and Vision
By William Cameron
Welcome to Metromode Magazine’s 20th Anniversary Issue—a milestone that signifies not just two decades of storytelling, advocacy, and celebration but also the resilience, courage, and vibrancy of Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community.
FILM
Sebastian: An Aspiring Queer Novelist Loses, Then Rediscovers Himself Through a Double-Life in Sex Work
By William Cameron
Mikko Mäkelä's latest feature, Sebastian, which premiered in the Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition, is a poignant exploration of identity, self-discovery, and the complexities of the human spirit.
NEWS FEATURE
Julia Fox Is the Latest Woman Over 30 to Come Out And 5 Others Who Did the Same
By William Cameron
Julia Fox’s decision to come out as bisexual at 33 is a significant moment in her career and personal journey. Her story, along with those of Kristen Stewart, Halsey, Demi Lovato, Laverne Cox, and Megan Rapinoe, highlights the evolving understanding of sexuality and the courage it takes to live authentically.
BOOK
Unraveling Gender: Judith Butler's Provocative Discourse in "Who's Afraid of Gender?"
By William Cameron
As readers delve into the pages of this seminal work, they are invited not only to confront their own preconceptions about gender but also to imagine new horizons of possibility, where the shackles of gender norms are loosened, and the full spectrum of human expression is embraced.
NEWS
Gunman in LGBTQ+ Club Q Massacre Admits to 50 Federal Hate Crimes, Remains Silent on Apology to Victims' Families
By William Cameron
In a landmark legal case, Anderson Lee Aldrich, the shooter responsible for the tragic attack on Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, has pleaded guilty to 50 federal hate crimes. This plea is part of a broader agreement following the November 2022 attack that resulted in the deaths of five individuals and injuries to 19 others.