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Did MTV Censor the Word ‘Queer’ in Lil Nas X’s 2021 VMAs Performance?
Sexual Health + Identity

Did MTV Censor the Word ‘Queer’ in Lil Nas X’s 2021 VMAs Performance?

Lil Nas X was allegedly bleeped during his performance of “Industry Baby” at the 2021 VMAs.
Dear Virgo, No One Likes a Show-Off
Spirituality

Dear Virgo, No One Likes a Show-Off

There's a fine line between confident and conceited.
Emma Raducanu Defeated Leylah Fernandez in an All-Teenage US Open Women's Single Final
Bisexual Iowa Teacher Placed On Leave, Students Hold Walkout In Protest
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Bisexual Iowa Teacher Placed On Leave, Students Hold Walkout In Protest

Over a hundred students participated in Tuesday’s walkout protest.
I Was 12 When I Survived 9/11. Here's What the Last 20 Years Have Been Like
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I Was 12 When I Survived 9/11. Here's What the Last 20 Years Have Been Like

"I was finally able to figure out who I could be if I re-learned how to respond to the world and myself."
What's Next for COVID-19?
Health

What's Next for COVID-19?

As cases continue to surge, vaccines remain the best way out.
It's Been a Long Wait, But Tech Is Finally Getting More Accessible
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.
Going to the Doctor Doesn't Need to Be Filled With Fat Shaming
Voices

Going to the Doctor Doesn't Need to Be Filled With Fat Shaming

How doctors can be more inclusive.
Sloane Stephens Thanks Supporters for Reaching Out After Social Media Harassment
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Sloane Stephens Thanks Supporters for Reaching Out After Social Media Harassment 

She received thousands of abusive messages following a loss at the US Open.
Dear Leo, Are You Being Honest With Yourself?
Spirituality

Dear Leo, Are You Being Honest With Yourself?

Let's get real.
Naomi Osaka Is Considering a Break From Tennis
Fitness

Naomi Osaka Is Considering a Break From Tennis

“For me recently, when I win, I don't feel happy.”
Lee Rodriguez Wants You to Know That “You Shouldn’t Have to Explain Your Queerness.”
Bryan Ruby Becomes Only Active Pro Baseball Player to Be Out as Gay
Sexual Health + Identity

Bryan Ruby Becomes Only Active Pro Baseball Player to Be Out as Gay

The pro ballplayer says he’s not coming out — he’s “inviting in.”
I Learned How to Surf the “Perfect Wave”
Fitness

I Learned How to Surf the “Perfect Wave”

Find out what it’s like getting a surf lesson from a pro surfer contestant on the “The Ultimate Surfer."
Accessing Abortion Can Be a Gauntlet, But What We Really Need Is Compassion
Sexual Health + Identity

Accessing Abortion Can Be a Gauntlet, But What We Really Need Is Compassion

Kat, a young Texan who's had an abortion, explains what the future of abortion should be like.
How You Can Help Fight the Texas Abortion Ban
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How You Can Help Fight the Texas Abortion Ban

Reminder: Abortion is still legal.
OnlyFans Reversed Its Porn Ban, But Young Sex Workers Are Still Struggling
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OnlyFans Reversed Its Porn Ban, But Young Sex Workers Are Still Struggling

Sudden bans and income destabilization is a pattern for sex workers, so young OnlyFans users remain weary.
McKayla Maroney Reflects On Her Career: “I’ve Been Through A Lot”
Sexual Health + Identity

McKayla Maroney Reflects On Her Career: “I’ve Been Through A Lot”

“For so long, I was surviving. Now I feel I’m actually living.”
What Texas's Near-Total Abortion Ban Means for Patients
Sexual Health + Identity

What Texas's Near-Total Abortion Ban Means for Patients

Doctors cried as they raced to help as many patients as possible before the ban took effect.
Lil Nas X's Honesty About His Sexuality and Mental Health Just Won Him an Award
Mental Health

Lil Nas X's Honesty About His Sexuality and Mental Health Just Won Him an Award

He's proof that being your authentic self leads to great things.