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Nico Lang blogs about LGBTQ life in Chicago for WBEZ.org. Nico is the co-creator of the blog network In Our Words, a frequent contributor to Thought Catalog and The Huffington Post and a film columnist for HEAVEMedia. Nico's work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The L.A. Times, The Guardian, IndieWire, The New Gay and on their mother’s refrigerator. Nico hosts Broad Shoulders, a monthly podcast for Chicago's live literary community, and talks about nerd stuff on another weekly podcast called Pod People.

In addition to Nico's work in media, Lang previously served as the Associate Director of LGBTQ advocacy group The Civil Rights Agenda and co-founded Chicago’s Queer Intercollegiate Alliance. Nico is a graduate student in DePaul University’s Media & Cinema Studies program.

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Recent stories by this author

NOM lies about Bears' donation

Apr. 5, 2013
Many Chicagoans almost had a heart attack this week when they heard their beloved Bears (the sports team kind) may be collaborating with an anti-gay hate group.

It's time to break up with HRC

Apr. 1, 2013
When you look at the pink and red Human Rights Campaign equal sign that many queers and their allies displayed on Facebook last week, you might see a simple testatment to marriage equality. But does HRC's commitment to equality include everyone Sadly, the answer is no.

"The Drop" dance party raising funds for "What's the T?" remount

Mar. 29, 2013
It’s rare in the Chicago queer community that everyone is talking about one thing, but "What's the T?" was that kind of phenomenon. It brought us together, for a brief yet beatific moment. It was like going to church.

We need to give up transphobia

Mar. 27, 2013
This is an actual quote: “But they look so normal.” It would be years before I learned to regret those words. I wish I could go back in time and punch that person in the face. 

You can support equality without being into marriage

Mar. 27, 2013
I support everyone’s right to love and to have love recognized, if they so choose. I support my friends who have waited for years and decades to do something that Britney Spears can do when she’s drunk. 

Heterophobia is not real

Mar. 25, 2013
Quiz question! What does heterophobia have in common with Manti Teo’s girlfriend, Keyzer Soze, Brontosauruses and “Having It All?” Answer: None of these things exist.

We need to talk about Steubenville

Mar. 21, 2013
I shared in CNN's paradoxical sorrow for Steubenville on Monday. I felt sorry. I feel sorry -- very, very, very sorry.

What's the holdup on gay marriage in Springfield?

Mar. 18, 2013
Five years from now, Illinois’ campaign for marriage equality is going to make for a great docudrama on HBO – or a soap opera.

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