Bonds of friendship, family, and allyship cut across social divisions and bring us into relationships with people who have different experiences from us.
Category: Editorial
The Nother
My attempt to give a name and a shape to a concept that’s been floating around in my head for as long as I can remember.
Different Ways of Being a Woman
We often talk about certain nouns and pronouns being “gendered”. But these words are often used to talk about sex, regardless of gender.
Viewing Aceness: Canons, Headcanons, and Icons
Of late, I’ve been thinking less in terms of, “Which characters are canonically asexual?” or even, “Which characters do I headcanon as asexual?”, and more in terms of, “Who are my asexual icons?”
Growing Up Platoniromantic: Heartbreak
High school sucks
A Club That Would Have Me as a Member
If I did find a club I wanted to join, would I even be worthy to be a part of it?
Han, Luke, Leia, and Reckless Friendship
Like the lovers in a heroic tale, Han, Luke, and Leia do not worry about the prudence of their actions or the risks to themselves. For them, friendship, affection, and love are irresistible forces that impel them to act.
Finn and Other Underused Characters of Colour
Finn was the black man who was introduced as the male lead to one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. He, and his fans, deserved a lot better.
The Missing Gender Question
But what if you don't have a gender identity?
Asexuality: Not Just for Asexuals Anymore
Lisa Orlando’s “Asexual Manifesto” provides an example of "asexuality" at its most political.