Country Queers Can Survive and Thrive!

A project in Hillsboro, WV by Country Queers
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an oral history project documenting the diverse experiences of rural, small town, & country LGBTQI folks in the U.S.A.
Backers: 185
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41

Funded: $7,618 of $6,550
Dates: Mar 28th -> Apr 27th (30 days)
Project By: Country Queers
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Latest News

Only $92 to go to reach our stretch goal of $7,550!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
So close!!! That's only 3 t-shirts!  They are gonna be awesome...cowboy boots!  And we could get Southern & Southwestern country queer stories this summer AND Northeastern ones in the year ahead!    (Read More)

Oh my goodness! How much can we raise in the next 5 days?!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We've made our goal and it's still rising!!!!  AND I'm getting emails from all over the U.S. and abroad expressing excitement and interest in the project!  The website has had 550 visitors since yesterday morning!??  Holy moly!   Thank you,... (Read More)

9 days and $1,065 to raise!

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
9 days and $1,065 to raise!  Almost there!  Thank you and let's keep it going!  (Read More)

New $50 reward! Beautiful traveler's clutch bags, hand made by a WV artist!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends and family of country queers!     My sister posted about the country queers project on facebook, and my childhood neighbor who I haven't seen in years got in touch (we were besties in Kindergarten).  Laura Tamea makes beautiful hand... (Read More)

Half Way There!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made it over the half-way-hump!  You all are w.o.n.d.e.r.f.u.l!  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  18 days to go and $3,137 left to raise.  We're not out of the woods yet, but maybe we can see the clearing through the trees?  Any help... (Read More)

hey good lookin! what you got cookin?

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
After much debate, I've decided not to make shirts/bags that say "country queers" on them.  Many people living in rural areas wouldn't feel comfortable wearing/carrying something so explicit, and I wanted to make rewards that are more universal, so... (Read More)

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