Dear Virgie: My Mom’s A Feminist — And a Fatphobe
Dear Virgie, My mom identifies as an intersectional feminist, but she is constantly talking about my weight and how disappointed she is that I have gained weight over the years. She totally “gets” so many political issues that affect women, but
How Queer Bad Boy George Michael Paved The Way for the Grindr Generation
Whether he meant to or not, George Michael became a role model for struggling young queer men. As the sun started to set on the garbage fire that was 2016, we thought we'd made it. Boy, were we wrong. This Sunday,
Music Monday, 12/26: London O’Connor, Tinashe, Roots Manuva and Mai Lan (and George Michael)
Thank God it's not Christmas! We kick off this week's Music Monday with that exact sentiment in a song by Sparks. From there, we help you ring in the New Year with some great dance tunes and a few mellow
Self-Care Sunday: Breaking Ties With Toxic Family
For Thanksgiving, we talked about setting limits with family. Unfortunately, limits are not always enough. What do you do when incredibly toxic family members will not listen to your boundaries and continue to hurt you? Sometimes you have to sever the
4 Vegan Treats For Your Hanukkah Celebration
December 24 marks the beginning of Hanukkah this year. From then until January 1, Jews and their friends everywhere will be celebrating The Festival of Lights -- myself included! Hanukkah is a joyous holiday. It is also a time to celebrate