I Think I May Be Having a Mid-Life Crisis
We’re well acquainted with the image of the gray-haired man trading in his spouse for a younger model. But what does the upheaval of middle age look like for women?
LGBT
My Life As A Reluctant Outlier
As a child, the writer controlled who knew about her gay father’s sexuality. But as an adult, compartmentalizing her identity as the mother of a severely autistic child isn’t as easy.
The 5 Biggest Parenting Stories of 2014
From the spanking debate sparked by Adrian Peterson to trans kids like Shiloh/John Pitt and Ryland, these controversial topics touched families everywhere.
“People think it’s dangerous to say there’s more than one way of looking at cancer”
Melissa Etheridge talks about releasing her album on her own, her breast cancer survival, and the Twitter war it sparked with blogger Xeni Jardin.
Do Trans Men Fit Into the Women’s College Experience?
Our columnist looks at the complicated fallout when trying to create a safe space for everyone becomes a battle of privilege.
Dear Julie: Advice About Reconciliation with a Colleague and an Awkward SO
DAME’s Friendkeeper reveals how hard we should try to fix a friendship and helps a woman realize she doesn’t have to choose between her girlfriend and her pals.
I Was an Invisible Woman
The formerly Hasidic writer used to be covered from head to toe when she went out in public. Then she uncovered her true self.
Life Without Archie
The comic-book hero has often been on the wrong side of history. But he leaves his fans in the most culturally resonant way imaginable: by taking a bullet for Riverdale’s first gay character.
Why Are We Holding Same-Sex Marriage to a Different Standard?
With drive-through wedding chapels and reality shows like 'Married at First Sight,' the institution doesn't seem so sanctified for straight people, does it?