Shell Yeah: Soothing Photos of a Seashell Collecting Convention
When life's a beach, chill out with conches and the people who love to collect them.
LGBTQ
I’m Intersex. Here’s How That Affects My Sex Life.
“I’ve never understood the idea in society that people should be ashamed of differences like this.”
How I Found Love and Acceptance as a Drag Queen
Dating as a drag queen can be complicated, but one of them opened up to us on how they met their partner, how they make it work, and how self-acceptance is necessary for a fulfilling love life.
Trans People Say They’re Leaving England Because of Non-Stop Transphobia
The UK government's decision to block a Scottish law making it easier to change gender has trans people more worried than ever.
Gender
‘Absolute Light’: Trans Rights Advocate Henry Berg-Brousseau Dead at 24
“The lack of acceptance took a toll on Henry,” his mother, Kentucky State Sen. Karen Berg, said.
This Swing State Could Rewrite Abortion Access in the Midwest
On Tuesday, Michigan voters head to the polls to decide if they’ll enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
Man Who Assaulted His Girlfriend Named Her ‘Amber Heard’ in His Phone
It’s not hugely surprising to some that Heard’s name was used as a nickname in a domestic violence case.
Rights
Partying on the Picket Line with the Strippers Making Labor History
Dancers have been protesting outside a Los Angeles club since March. They’re on the way to becoming the only unionized strip club in the U.S.
Everyone Is Buying This Anti-Cop Book Thanks to Ted Cruz’s Dumb Ass
According to author Alex Vitale, it couldn't be more obvious that Cruz hasn't read a word of ‘The End of Policing.’
My LinkedIn Network Has a Ton To Say About Ukraine Right Now
According to experts, that's not a bad thing.
Race
Top Civil Rights Lawyer Wants to Sue DeSantis Over Rejected Black History Course
Ben Crump is giving notice after the state blocked the course saying it was in conflict with its Critical Race Theory rules.
What Travel Is Like When You’re Not a Rich White Kid
For those of us who didn't grown up with foreign holidays and parent-funded gap years, going abroad can seem all too daunting.
Alex Reid Shares What It’s Like To Be K-Pop’s First Black, Non-Asian Idol
Though Alex Reid broke K-pop barriers at a breakneck pace, she reflects on the not-so-pretty aspects of being the odd woman out.