Gender
Watch This Canadian Mom's Terrible Rap About Trans People Using the Bathroom
Once you've watched this video, you'll never be the same again.
Breaking the Binary in Hillary Clinton's Pantsuits
Photographer Matthew Leifheit and stylist Miyako Bellizzi reinterpret some of Hillary Clinton's most iconic political moments with a cast of models wearing gender-fluid pantsuits.
Why Single Women Are More Powerful in America Than Ever Before
Writer Rebecca Traister's soon-to-be-seminal book explores the role of unmarried women in America, analyzing how when the number of single women in America rises, direct social change occurs.
I Spent Valentine’s Eve in a Brothel
Do single men feel as lonely as single women on Valentine's Day? I thought a brothel would offer some insights.
Living with a Controversial Catholic Sect Helped Me Lose My Religion and Leave Masculinity Behind
It's not easy being queer and sharing a house with the Opus Dei.
'Chop the Things Off': The Plight of Boys Who Grow Breasts
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes cisgender men to grow breasts. We talked with experts and men with this condition about what it's like to navigate society's strict gender norms while developing breasts at a young age.
Misfits and Weirdos Everywhere Owe David Bowie Their Tears
Because Bowie wasn't just a weirdo. He was the weirdo.
Dispelling the Myths Around Trans People Detransitioning
A number of stories in the press have appeared alleging that trans people are seeking to reverse their gender reassignment. But are they? And if so, what are the real reasons behind their decisions?
Travelling as a Trans Person Is Exhausting and Dangerous
For trans people, airport confrontations are more than embarrassing, they can also be incredibly physically threatening.
Meet the Guevedoces: The 'Girls' Who Grow a Penis During Puberty
Guevedoces are born lacking an enzyme which caused them to look like girls, while their testicles are hidden inside the body.
Why Women Need Self-Defence Classes of Their Own
After a scary incident of street harassment I wanted to learn how to defend myself, but I kept running into sexism.
If the Virgin Mary Went to Vegas
Celia Rowlson-Hall's gorgeous feature-length silent film "Ma" re-imagines the life of the Virgin Mary.