People Who Stayed Home For College Share Their Best Partying Tips
Being stuck with your parents in the town you grew up in might seem suffocating, but people who have done it say there are lots of ways to make it work.
LGBTQ
How to Shop for Jeans as a Non-Binary Person
Tired: "men's" and "women's" jeans. Wired: factoring in the different cuts and wearing whatever the hell feels good (and looks good).
Is India’s Government Really Working for Transgender Rights?
The recent news of a gay prince and 50 transgender people joining the ruling party turned out to be fake.
As a Queer Person With Autism, I'm Doubly Erased
I feel like an outsider in the LGBTQ community, and lots of autistic people feel the same way.
Gender
Nepal Wants Women to Get Permission From Their Families Before Flying Abroad
The top three officials advocating for this policy are all men. Of course.
In the Ring, He's an MMA Fighter. By Night, He's a Drag Queen Called Lola
In the bare-knuckle boxing world, Diego Garijo is known as the ferocious Dos Pistolas. In drag, he's just called Lola.
Transgender Healthcare Is at Breaking Point In This Corner of Europe
Northern Ireland only has one Gender Identity Clinic, which has a backlog and a lengthy waiting list.
Rights
Thailand Is Not the LGBTQ Paradise We Think It Is
Thailand promotes itself as a queer-friendly destination, but discrimination against LGBTQ people still persists in society.
If Claudia Conway's TikToks About Her Mom Sound Familiar, You're Not Alone
Yelling, name-calling, and public shaming from a parent aren’t acceptable behaviors—even if someone online says they are.
Dixie D’Amelio Is a Republican, Not (Necessarily) a Trump Supporter
TikTok’s most famous sister insists that she didn’t vote for Donald Trump—and her voter registration doesn’t contradict that story.
Race
Charlottesville Mayor: Biden’s Call for Unity Won’t Fix Systemic Racism
We spoke to Nikuyah Walker, the mayor of Charlottesville, about what it’s like to govern during a racial reckoning.
What Chinese New Year Is Like When You’re Mixed-Race in Singapore
Because I’m mixed, people often can’t pinpoint what my background is. The confusion is amplified whenever Chinese New Year rolls around.
Black and Asian Community Leaders Are Battling Vaccine Conspiracy Theories
Anti-vaxxers have targeted ethnic minority communities, so celebrities and doctors are debunking the disinformation.