Experts say fat suits perpetuate biases against fat people – and beg the question of why thin actors are getting these roles.
Author: David Oliver, USA TODAY
LGBTQ and straight, cisgender dating are vastly different. Or are they?
LGBTQ people face dating challenges beyond that of their straight and cisgender counterparts. Mostly.
Pete Buttigieg, husband Chasten share they’ve become parents: ‘We’re overjoyed’
Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten are going to be dads. “We’re overjoyed to share that we’ve become parents!” the transportation secretary said.
Let’s talk about (queer) sex: The importance of LGBTQ-inclusive sex education in schools
Just because a teen is hesitant to talk about sex isn’t a reason to give up on the conversation. Not talking is especially dangerous for LGBTQ youth.
Matt Damon’s casual use of a gay slur in 2021 is unacceptable and embarrassing
If someone as high-profile as Matt Damon has just learned that you can’t say the “f-word” anymore, a homophobic slur, what stops anyone else?
‘Being transgender is not a medical condition’: The meaning of trans broken arm syndrome
Transgender people require equitable health care just like anyone else. Experts advise using all the tools in their arsenal to fight discrimination.
‘I live a beautiful life’: What wheelchair users wish you knew – and what to stop asking
Just because you can see someone’s disability, like those in wheelchairs, doesn’t give you the right to assume or inquire anything about them.
Lizzo defended Demi Lovato’s new they/them pronouns. Why you should respect pronouns too
Advocates emphasize the importance of correct pronoun usage to affirm identity – and note that misgendering could have violent, deadly consequences.
So you’re a picky eater. How to conquer food fears – and when to get help from a disorder
Everything from repeated exposure to foods and consulting with a medical professional can help address problems with picky eating.
Are you ambivalent about celebrating July 4? You’re not alone.
Independence Day doesn’t ring true for all Americans. Experts say there is room for personal growth in such discomfort.