Anyone Can Have Gender Trauma
For feminists, the idea that gender norms are oppressive is nothing new. But have we fully explored the ways that these …
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Raise the Curtain: Theaters are Reopening in Chicago
Theaters in Chicago are opening back up — and so is HotTix. Located on Randolph across from the Chicago Cultural Center,…
Better BDSM Negotiation For Sexier Play
By Sarah SloaneIn our culture, many of us have this fantasy — let’s call it “magical knowing” — that if our partner…
Get Out While the Getting’s Good with Outdoor Events in Chicago
The city is open, the weather is welcoming, and Chicago venues are hosting a variety of events to encourage residents to…
After ‘Darling,’ You’ll Never See Peter Pan the Same Way Again
Chances are, if you’re of a certain age, the name Peter Pan conjures images of an animated boy in green tights, Sandy Du…
Trans Folks with Felonies Struggle to Legally Change Their Names
When she was 32, Reyna Ortiz stepped out of the Daley Center and walked across the street to a small restaurant. She…
What Happens When Trans & Nonbinary Folks Need to Change Their Marriage Certificates in Illinois
After being diagnosed with cancer, Kathy Flores found herself in a less than unique situation at a Catholic hospital in …
Interview: Kat Von D on Writing and Recording Her Debut Album ‘Love Made Me Do It’
When people hear the name Kat Von D, they often think of her visual art and the intricate tattoos the LA Ink star create…
‘Dear Black Girl’ is an Intergenerational Love Letter
There's some mail for you.And it's not the e-variety, either; it was brought by a human, carried down the street and…
Beth B’s Film Serves Up Lydia Lunch Retrospective
The label “underground icon” seems paradoxical. But so does Lydia Lunch — the musician, singer, spoken-word artist, writ…
