There are parallels between the historical experience of the Jews and of LGBTQ people in this world (knowing, of course, that there are many who find themselves in both categories). In Europe, in certain times and places, publicly engaging in Jewish acts was to court a death sentence. So,...
“[Witchcraft] gave me a sense of my personal power,” says Krysta, who isgender non-binary. “In this world, Black, indigenous, and queer people are told they have no power. So, to have something that gives me power and encourages me to use my voice and my will is invaluable.” K...
These conditions are highly prevalent in LGBTQIA+ communities, especially in youths. Many LGBTQIA+ people find it difficult to fit in and often get bullied for who they are and how they express themselves. Keep up-to-date on the latest in mental health Tap into the wisdom of our experts ...
For Asher, distancing Rowling from her work makes it easier. He is still planning to play the game, but accepts that "people might hate" him, and that some LGBTQ people might not understand his actions. A view, he says, they have every right to. "I'm just glad at the...
“With national laws starting to reflect the growing societal acceptance and awareness, state laws are starting to matter less when it comes to where LGBTQ individuals choose to live,” said Daly. Many of these smaller cities in red states are still far from perfect places for LGBT people to...
Earmarking a block on the chain for LGBTQ individuals to commingle every June is one (veryrainbow washed) approach. Having LGBTQ people in the conference room as metaverse worlds are built—or empowering them to actually go out and build it themselves—is a deeper, more impactful alternative. ...
It is very important to note that while the wordqueerhas been widely reclaimed as a term of pride by many within the LGBTQ+ community, including sometimes as another way of discussing the community as a whole, this is not universally true. Some people avoid it due to the term’s origin ...
All of this talk about same-sex marriage got me thinking about why so much variability exists in people’s attitudes toward this issue and, particularly, why some people are so resistant to it. Of course, religion plays a very large role in determining people’s views on marriage. However,...
It’s because of Wojcicki’s constant defense that LGBTQ creators are mad. Wojcicki said she wants “to be sensitive to people who have those concerns,” but creators feel that YouTube isn’t following through. “We’re tired of being placated with clear lies and hollow promi...
Smut fics are as much an outlet for artistic expression as they are a platform to explore sexuality. Isa, the fic author, has found solace in writing smut as the pandemic stretches on. "This might sound shallow, but people read smut and it's nice to write things that people read," ...