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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
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.”
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."