S. Bear Bergman
How to Make a Phone Call
If just... picking up and dialing fills you with dread, here are some ways to make it suck a little less.
This Tiny LGBTQ Bookstore Is a Queer Haven in Small-Town Mississippi
At Violet Valley, “people who maybe don’t feel welcome have a place to come and do something ordinary, like pick a book.”
Queer Bookstores Are Lit
Our bars may be disappearing, but LGBT2Q bookstores are having an unexpected, optimistic resurgence.
13 Queer Books To Read at the Beach, Pool, or Wherever You Are This Summer
Whether you want a romance, a coming-of-age-story, or a murder mystery set at a leather contest, we've got you covered.
Creative Gift Ideas for This Very Strange Pandemic Holiday
Whether you want something luxurious, fun, or meaningful, here are tons of amazing gifts from women-, LGBT2Q-, and POC-owned businesses.
How to Make Socially Distanced Holidays Actually Feel Special
Jews have now had all of our major holidays, and have learned a lot about balancing safety and celebration during a pandemic.
How to Support Someone You Care About if They're Stuck at Home With Bigots
If someone you care about has to live with ignorant relatives, offer them things to focus on besides another night of spaghetti alla MAGA.
How to Make More LGBTQ Friends
If you're feeling lonely or adrift, you can create a chosen family of queers near and far—there are plenty of like-minded people out there for you.
How to Celebrate Pride Quietly When You Aren't Totally Out
If you're in isolation with relatives who don't support you—or just not ready to tell each and every person in your life that you're LGBT2Q—here are some ways to honor the occasion and keep yourself safe.