S. Bear Bergman

If just... picking up and dialing fills you with dread, here are some ways to make it suck a little less.

At Violet Valley, “people who maybe don’t feel welcome have a place to come and do something ordinary, like pick a book.”

Our bars may be disappearing, but LGBT2Q bookstores are having an unexpected, optimistic resurgence.

Whether you want a romance, a coming-of-age-story, or a murder mystery set at a leather contest, we've got you covered.

Whether you want something luxurious, fun, or meaningful, here are tons of amazing gifts from women-, LGBT2Q-, and POC-owned businesses.

Jews have now had all of our major holidays, and have learned a lot about balancing safety and celebration during a pandemic.

If someone you care about has to live with ignorant relatives, offer them things to focus on besides another night of spaghetti alla MAGA.

If you're feeling lonely or adrift, you can create a chosen family of queers near and far—there are plenty of like-minded people out there for you.

If you're in isolation with relatives who don't support you—or just not ready to tell each and every person in your life that you're LGBT2Q—here are some ways to honor the occasion and keep yourself safe.