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Discourse

Following our December issue, one reader reached out concerned with the headline used in the Studio West 117 article, "A New Queer Haven." Their letter references talks with LGBTQ+ and straight friends alike over their discomfort with the word "queer." Read our response below and the reader's letter at: clevelandmagazine.com/letter

Cleveland Magazine acknowledges the tumultuous history and use of the word “queer” as seen in the headline for December’s Studio West 117 story. When handling the term, the magazine deferred to the Associated Press Stylebook and usages from NPR and The New York Times. Within those guidelines, “queer” is considered an inclusive term for non-cisgendered, non-heterosexual community members — a label the article’s writer, Anthony Elder, uses to identify himself. However, this does not erase the troubled history of a word once used as a slur to demean and denigrate. With this in mind, as media coverage of LGBTQ+ spaces evolves and adapts, Cleveland Magazine welcomes discourse as the organization pursues growth alongside the community.

FROM OUR READERS

Senior editor Annie

Nickoloff recently reported on Cleveland poet Siaara Freeman’s latest collection. Her response on social reads:

"Our conversation was so Midwest, so Cleveland. After five minutes it was catching up with an old friend. I found myself in what I call a porch conversation. We talked about a lil of everything and yet Annie managed to glean the most important parts and place them exquisitely within the article. Thank you @clevelandmagazine for continuing to make a home for me and other Cleveland artists "

To read the article, visit clevelandmagazine.com/siaarafreeman 2023 in The CLE: This year brought Clevelanders joy in many ways. Donovan Mitchell coming to the Cavs, a Guardians division championship and a whole slew of new restaurant openings we have loved sampling. In 2023, our dreams are just as big. Instagram user @sunie13 says they are hoping 2023 takes the Guardians to the World Series. While most Clevelanders stated that they would not make New Year’s resolutions, 36% of people are. Here's what they're aiming for:

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