Queering Language
Pride and the power of words
Words undeniably have power. And because they have power, it makes sense to use them thoughtfully. For example, the word “queer” has a lot of … Continue reading
Culture Archive
Boundaries
I’m a 42-year-old single, straight female who recently started dating a 36-year-old man in a somewhat exclusive, long-distance relationship. We have known each other for … Continue reading
HIV Alliance Comes of Age
Celebrating 25 years of education and advocacy for its clients
It’s a tribute to perseverance and love in the face of fierce societal turbulence and often-intense private feelings of stigmatization among the people who walk … Continue reading
Beyond Binary
Local tech firms are making space for LGBTQ representation
Andy Darnall, co-founder of NuRealms who identifies as queer, genderqueer and afab (assigned female at birth), praises the game-development industry’s inclusivity. A part of what … Continue reading
Sequins and Eggs
Primping and brunching with a queen
It’s 10 am Sunday and Cornel Hardiman throws on a playlist full of Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera and old-school Tina Turner. He’s reaching for … Continue reading
Hard Truths
I’m a woman who married young (21) and I’ve been with my husband for seven years. Within the last year, I’ve realized that my falling … Continue reading
Language Games
Famed YouTube media critic Lindsay Ellis talks aliens, LeftTube and role of media with EW
Lindsay Ellis, a commentator popular for her media-criticism combining comedy and education, says she hadn’t heard about the Facebook group organized to storm Area 51 … Continue reading
Running Rough
Meet the Oregon Ruff Runners, your dog’s best friends
Everyone’s looking for a way to take the edge off these days, even our dogs. Boredom, depression, loneliness — emotional distress is not limited to … Continue reading
Pack Of Two
Animal companionship helps unhoused people find a life
Stop saying homeless people should not have dogs. For people experiencing homelessness, a dog can play a paramount role in their lives. Walking through the … Continue reading
Art Animals
A studio menagerie provides therapy
Eugene sculptor Jud Turner often surrounds himself at work with animals — shiny metallic critters made of recycled car parts and other industrial detritus. He’s … Continue reading