s.e. smith explores the question of whether TV shows like “True Blood” and “Girls” have a responsibility to model ethical behavior to their viewers?
Fat Sex 101
In our society, it can be very hard for fat people to own their sexuality. Here, Marianne offers a guide for enjoying sex at any size, with any size partner.
Meet the Blogger Who Allegedly Complicated the Steubenville Gang Rape Case
Alexandria Goddard stayed up all night screen-grabbing tweets that joked about raping and urinating on a girl they thought might be dead. Welcome to Steubenville.
Teacher Legally Fired for Being Gay
Turns out, harassment in the workplace and being fired for being gay is legal in the state of Kentucky.
Are Child-Free Folks Happier Than Our Peers With Kids?
s.e. smith examines and challenges evidence that says couples without children are the happiest.
How Not to Be a Dick to Your Fat Friends
Marianne explains the basic etiquette of talking to your fat friends about their bodies and their health.
MTV’s Catfish: New Phenomenon, Same Old Transphobia
On “Catfish,” Marisa Carroll saw a cute love story. The hosts saw a freak show and let their millions of viewers know it.
This Week in Fat Stigma: Melissa McCarthy and Chris Christie
Leslie rants against the media: “GOD, fat people, stop trying to DO THINGS! Don’t you know you’re FAT?”
My Ex is an Amazing Father, Which is Why The Kids Live With Him
Te-Erika Patterson’s boys are doing great in their father’s care, and are prospering in ways that she would not even know how to initiate.
My Mother is Gone and I’m Trying to Figure Out Why I Feel Fine
Allan Mott is a Mama’s Boy without his mama, but he has not lost the heart she gave him.
My Son’s Dad is a Better Mom than I Am
Somer Sherwood is grateful for her nurturing, risk-taking ex-husband.
Is Racism the Big Trend in Super Bowl Commercials This Year, or What?
Lesley says, “It sure is great living here in post-race America! GO FOOTBALL!”
My Little Boy is Outgrowing Hearts and Rainbows
Stephanie Kaloi is ready to accept that her son wants to dress more like society’s expectations of a boy.
10 Things Straight People Say to Their Gay Friends That Make Me Want to Vomit
Chloë gently corrects her hetero friends on their top 10 hetero biffles, such as saying, “I love my gays!”
Despite the “Ban”, I’m a Woman and I Served in Combat
Andrea Chandler is angry that women in the military have been taking fire for nearly 20 years, and no one in the media seems to have noticed.
Since a Woman Was Stabbed, I Can No Longer Laugh off Catcalls
Kate Conway and her friends used to laugh off the street harassment they endured every day. But now they are starting to understand the danger.