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I Used to Think Being a Lesbian Meant Giving Up My Love of Long Nails

If you haven’t caught on—or just need it confirmed—yes, it’s a sex thing.

“I Literally Don’t Fit into Chinese Beauty Standards”

Writer Amy Chyan considers Taiwan her home, but when she was there, she could rarely find clothes in her size

How I Learned to Love the Dark Circles Under My Eyes

It certainly isn’t a step back to just straight-up love a good under-eye concealer. The freedom is in the decision on how you want to present yourself to the world

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10 Things You Didn’t Learn in Your Intro to Business Class

Expert business advice from bosses who’ve been there

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“I Was Out in Real Life, But Not Online”

For writer Vanshika Dhawan, owning her sexuality in real life was easy. But typing the words, “I’m bisexual” on social media? Not so much

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What’s In Your Drag Bag?

9 Toronto queens and kings on what’s in their drag bags, tipping culture in Canada and hustling to make rent

9 Great Podcasts Hosted By Indigenous Women

You won’t be able to stop listening, trust us

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Why We Still Need Dyke Marches

Spaces meant specifically for lesbians are disappearing—but Dyke Marches are where we can come together

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PSA: It’s Okay If Your Sexuality and Gender Are Complicated

Mine are—and embracing that has been liberating

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7 Indigenous Designers Redefining Traditional Accessories

These statement earrings, beaded patches and elegant rings helped me reclaim my identity and understand my culture

Why I’m Not Laughing About That Straight Pride Parade

Sure, those Boston bros look silly—but they’re a good reminder that it would be *very* easy to backslide on gay rights

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6 Small (but Mighty) Canadian Pride Parades

Pride events in these communities can be especially meaningful

Writer Lucy Lau poses in a denim jacket and wearing red lipstick in front of a brown brick wall

What’s in a Name? For Me, Shame, Embarrassment and Pride

“I am Ming Yin as much as I am Lucy”

A cartoon depiction of a young Indian girl watching a Bollywood film on TV. The image is shown from behind the couch, looking onto the back of the girl's head as she watches the movie.

I Just Realized How Important Bollywood Movies Are to My Identity

FYI, I’m a grown-ass brown woman

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My Parents’ Chinese Restaurant Was About So Much More than Chop Suey

Author Ann Hui road tripped across the country researching Canada’s Chinese restaurants—and in the process, learned about her own history, and what her parents went through when they first came to Canada

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Identity

From Cameras to Airport Scanners, Technology Has a Race Problem

Here’s why you should care

Identity

It’s 2019 and Body Positivity Still Has a Representation Problem

The co-opting of #bodypositive on social media by brands and influencers is pushing out critical voices

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