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How We Survive This Together

Let’s make radically caring space for each other, OK? Here are some tips and tricks for grounding ourselves and taking care of our communities in times of collective trauma like…

KaeLyn —

Sep 28, 2018

christianity

community

first person

You Are Not the Only Queer Christian, I Swear to God

That’s what friendships with queer and trans Christians have taught me: it is blessed indeed to want more, more of everything, more love and more gender and more faith and…

Adrian —

Sep 26, 2018

community

here/queer

book features

Where Are the Welcome Signs? Finding Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Community in Unexpected Places

Why is it sometimes hardest to find other queer individuals in places where they seem to be everywhere? The new book, “How Places Make Us,” takes us into the lives…

Japonica Brown-Saracino —

Aug 20, 2018

community

photoessay

culture

Meet Me at Cuties: The Queer-Owned LA Coffee Bar that Puts Community First

I sat down with Cuties founders Iris and Virginia to talk about finding community, running a commercial space, and how to hold community members accountable.

Molly —

May 25, 2018

androgynous fashion

community

queer fashion

PHOTO GALLERY: Here Are Your Toasty, Tasty Fall Fashion Looks!

‘Tis the season to get cute and cozy.

Nora —

Nov 16, 2017

community

Did You Dress Up This Halloween? Send Us Photos For A Community Gallery!

Did you dress up for Halloween this year? Send me a picture of yourself in costume so I can put together the family photo album of our queer dress up…

Vanessa —

Oct 31, 2017

community

social media

geekery

Mastodon 101: A Queer-Friendly Social Network You’re Gonna Like a Lot

Trolls on Twitter got you down? Tired of Mark Zuckerberg’s Real Name Policy? Looking for a social network not owned by a massive corporation? Mastodon may be your next haunt.

Creatrix Tiara —

Oct 11, 2017

advice

bi week 2017

first person

I Get Bi with a Little Help from My Friends

In general, my bi friends understand the alienation, erasure and self-doubt that comes with being bisexual in a “can’t you just pick one” world. By seeing and believing each other’s…

Adrian —

Sep 21, 2017

community

LGBT women's health

health

All the Small Things: 5 Simple Self-Care Methods For Your Daily Routine

Sometimes getting out of bed and onto the couch is the biggest thing you will achieve in day, and that is okay.

Reneice Charles —

Aug 10, 2017

community

LGBT women's health

bathtub tipping to pour out contents, a hazy rainbow

first person

Beyond Self-Care Bubble Baths: A Vision for Community Care

If I and other people with certain disabilities are going to survive, we need care — and not from ourselves. Because when it gets really bad for me, self-care is…

Abbie Jones —

Jul 20, 2017

community

friday open thread

A young girl with pale skin and red hair wearing a white shirt and a flower behind her ear gives an enthusiastic thumbs up with both hands.

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Inner Child to the Rescue

I’ve been resuming a lot of childhood activities recently: going to concerts, playing video games, reading books for hours, spending time outdoors, shopping in the boys’ department at Gap Kids.…

Carrie —

Apr 14, 2017

community

fullscreen

health

We Are One In the Same: Experts Explain What Self-Care and Community Care Really Look Like

We all know self-care is important, but what does that actually mean? I talked to four experts in mental and social health care to find out more about the nuts…

Caroline Catlin —

Apr 12, 2017