society + culture Pope Francis Invited Me Back to Catholicism Growing up queer and Catholic my childhood was one defined by tension; I wanted to become both a bishop and… Lauren J. Joseph Apr 29, 2025
society + culture Nex Benedict Loved Cats and Video Games and Reading I hope we remember this little Minecraft loving nerd for more than how he died. I hope we remember that he loved friendship bracelets first. Carmen Phillips — Feb 21, 2024
society + culture A New Author-Owned Bookstore Centering Banned Books Is Coming to Central Florida One bookstore isn’t going to change everything, but it’s a significant reminder there are people fighting for this place and especially for its arts and culture spaces. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Jan 10, 2024
society + culture Also.Also.Also: If You’re Afraid To Do Gay PDA in Public, You’re Not Alone New survey shows two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have fears about holding hands — plus more culture and news from around the world. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Dec 5, 2023
society + culture Also.Also.Also: Why Florida High School Students Walking Out Over Trans Sport Bans Matters Educator and student dissent speaks to the Florida legislature’s failure to represent its people. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Nov 30, 2023
society + culture Also.Also.Also: Queer Palestinian Professor on Resurgence of Global Queer Solidarity With Palestine “Because I’m simultaneously queer and Palestinian, I can’t sever parts of my body and self,” says Dr. Sa’ed Atshan in an interview with Them. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Nov 28, 2023
society + culture Also.Also.Also: Ceasefire Now Queer Palestinian American author Zaina Arafat pens essay on watching war on Instagram — plus, more links from the past week. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Nov 21, 2023
society + culture Also.Also.Also: Supreme Court Blocks Florida Drag Ban For now, the ban continues to not be enforceable. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Nov 16, 2023
society + culture Also.Also.Also: Angelica Ross, Sarah McBride on Why They Want To See More Trans People in Politics Angelica Ross expounds upon her political ambitions in the wake of quitting Hollywood. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya — Nov 14, 2023
