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TV

'Living for the Dead’ Urges Queer People to Trust Themselves to Heal the World

More often it is greed and violence or any form of harm against oppressed people that is the true evil, not supernatural spirits.
TV

The Fall of the House of Usher Unapologetically Brings Back Gay Mess

The new Netflix series lets gay people be bad — as a treat, not a trick.
Sexual Health + Identity

16 Bisexual and Bi+ Celebrities Who Are Unapologetically Out and Proud

From Dove Cameron to Kit Connor
TV

Riverdale Was Always Going Towards Polyamory

Riverdale has out-Riverdale’d itself.
Cover Stars

Ruth Codd Is Here to Tell You It’s OK Not to Have Your Shit Figured Out

“I think it's almost better that you get to experience lots of things.”
TV

The Gossip Girl Reboot Pushed the Boundary of How We Understand Shame

Each grand moment of Gossip Girl pushes its characters to confront the ultimate question: Will shame control me?
Government

Jack Petocz Is Organizing Florida’s Youth in the Fight Against Hatred

"You don't have to do this alone. There are a lot of people behind you.”
Mental Health

What Love Bombing Really Means

It's a manipulation tactic.
Mental Health

How to Stay Safe on Social Media

Privacy is key.
TV

The “Gossip Girl” Approach to Polyamory Is a Refreshing Step Forward

The relationship between Audrey, Aki, and Max, is nuanced and evolving.
Mental Health

How to Log Off Social Media and Improve Your Mental Health

In the words of Lorde: "Can you reach me? No, you can't."
Voices

It's Been a Long Wait, But Tech Is Finally Getting More Accessible

Disabled people describe how advancements have helped them, and what's still left to be done.
Music

ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky” Helped Me Imagine A World Where People See Me

“There is nothing that stirs hope inside of me more than the idea of just existing and being seen for who I am.”
Culture

In 2020 Disabled People Found More Opportunities to Create Community

“My inclusion feels prioritized. I feel wanted.”
Justice

Danica Roem Shares Her Coming Out Story

“Eventually, I had to do it, because I just couldn’t not.”
Justice

What It’s Like to Be a Trans Elected Official

“I think being trans is really why I’m in politics.”
Health

What to Bring to a Protest During a Pandemic

We know protesting police killings will spread COVID-19. Here are ways to mitigate your risk. 
Government

This Project Shows You the Harsh Realities of Being a Teen Prisoner

We need alternatives to incarceration.
Sexual Health + Identity

11 People Explain What Bi+ Visibility Means to Them

"Being visibly bi is an act of education and resistance."
Theater

Meet the Girls Using Women Viking Warriors to Take Down Theatre Norms

"Oceanborn," created by two teens, is currently on an off-Broadway run.
Sexual Health + Identity

White People Need to Hold Other White People Accountable When it Comes to Racism

Here's how you can do it.
Sexual Health + Identity

5 Ways to Celebrate Pride if You Don't Want to Go to a Big Parade

Hate crowds? No problem.
Sexual Health + Identity

How You Can Fight Back Against Abortion Bans

From where to donate to how to volunteer.
Mental Health

Sarah Hyland Is Taking a Break From Social Media Because of Hateful Comments After Her Cousin's Death

"You guys finally did it. Your horrible negative ignorant words have broken me."