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3 weeks ago | 
washingtonblade.com | Jake Stewart
In the bar, on the way to its now-Instafamous bathrooms, there’s a sign that reads, “queer & trans liberation means economic justice for all.” I remember seeing that sign the first week the bar opened, and ever since I often find myself reflecting on that message. I stand fully in agreement. That’s why laws protecting queers in the workplace are essential, for far too often we are targeted otherwise.
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2 months ago | 
washingtonblade.com | Jake Stewart
(Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part story. Click here to read the first installment.)Last month, I started watching “The X-files.” For the most part I loved the show, with Agents Scully and Mulder as the primary reasons why. Yet what I found most frustrating was watching their investigations. As early as episode one, set in a small town of scared people guarded by scary men, Agent Scully proposed coincidences while Agent Mulder proposed aliens.
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2 months ago | 
duluthnewstribune.com | Jake Stewart
In light of the Feb. 28 fiasco in the Oval Office, it is imperative that we as proud Americans reaffirm our unwavering support for our staunch ally. Ukraine is not just fighting for its sovereignty; it is standing up for the values and freedoms that resonate deeply within all of us. I say this as someone who has visited Ukraine during this terrible war.
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2 months ago | 
washingtonblade.com | Jake Stewart
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part column. The next installment will be published in March.)Lately, I’ve been thinking about aliens. Perhaps not aliens per se, but rather UFOs. In the last few years, Congressional hearings have confirmed the existence of what used to be science fiction—that for decades at least, our government has not only encountered UFOs but even recovered non-human biologics from UFO crash sites. This is fact, by the way. Look it up yourself.
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2 months ago | 
medium.com | Jake Stewart
Jake Stewart·Follow6 min read·--Hi there, folks. Recently, I published Part I of the Story of Us, which was the beginning of my attempt to find a pattern between all relationships in the universe. Wow, what a strange sentence to type. Believe it or not, I actually drafted that post several years ago. But guess what? I chickened out. Since I have no professional background in physics, I deemed myself unworthy.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
medium.com | Jake Stewart
Jake Stewart·Follow2 min read·--Hello from Paranormal Palace! Wow, what a start to the year. If you’re just now catching up, I suggest going to the earliest date in my diary for context. There have been about a million things that have happened this year, and even since my last entry. This includes a poem I decided to finish after starting it a few years ago. I really like that poem. A whole lot.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
medium.com | Jake Stewart
Jake Stewart·Follow3 min read·--Photo by Jongsun Lee on UnsplashHi, I’m Jake. While I love to write fiction, this post will be nonfictionally direct: I am experiencing a profound range of synchronistic coincidences. I am aware of Carl Jung’s introduction of the concept, as well as the debate over whether this is a real scientific concept or a harmful sign of psychosis. Honestly, my awareness of synchronicity makes this experience both better and worse. By the way, “both” is a common theme here.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
washingtonblade.com | Jake Stewart
It was a hot, humid Sunday in the middle of July when my ex suddenly crossed my mind. Of course, it didn’t help that it was his birthday, just like it didn’t help that I was sitting idly outside the bar since our bouncer was running late. It all made the perfect storm for some tortured self-reflection. Thank God (pun intended) Alexa walked outside in that moment. Alexa was a bartender, and I’m certain all our staff would agree her mere presence brightened the business.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
washingtonblade.com | Jake Stewart
(Author’s note: The content of this article may be triggering for some readers. If you or someone you know struggles with suicidal ideation, support can be found by calling or texting 988.) In becoming a barback, I dove headfirst into the underbelly of fast-paced, homoerotic nightlife, which can be as stressful as it is fun but almost always entertaining.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
washingtonblade.com | Jake Stewart
As I worked on this piece, I received a rare WhatsApp notification on my phone. What did it say? Stay tuned, but first:Ever imagine your life as a sitcom? Like most writers with Main Character Syndrome, I do all the time. I reflect on my setting, my episodic plots, my seasonal arcs, and the supporting cast making life more interesting. However minor the role these recurring characters play, one thing is certain: they shape our universe, for better or worse.
