Stories
Virginia’s drag brunch spots ranked by mimosas and sequinsDrag brunch in Virginia is a delicious collision of spectacle, community, and comfort food. A good show brings sharp lip-syncs, outrageous costumes, crowd…
Supporting a Trans Friend in a Remote Virginia CommunityWhen a friend is transitioning in a rural or remote area, everyday support can matter as much as access to specialist care. Distance, limited privacy,…
A Tiny House, A Queer Community, And A Place To BelongWhen Sam Carter and Eli Moreno began looking for a home in Virginia, they were searching for more than affordable square footage. They wanted land where their…
Dating as a bisexual person in a small Virginia townDating in a small Virginia town can feel intimate, familiar, and unexpectedly complicated. Everyone seems connected through school, work, church, family, or…
When climate anxiety enters queer family planningFor queer couples planning to have children, climate change can turn an exciting life decision into a complicated emotional calculation. Rising temperatures,…
Finding an LGBTQ-affirming divorce attorney in Northern VirginiaDivorce can be complicated for any family, but LGBTQ+ spouses may also need counsel who understands chosen family, gender identity, assisted reproduction,…
Queer histories inside Staunton’s Blackfriars PlayhouseIn downtown Staunton, the Blackfriars Playhouse offers an unusual way to encounter Shakespeare: inside a modern reconstruction of the indoor London theatre…
Writing A Queer Thank-You Note For A Wedding GiftA wedding thank-you note is a small piece of writing with a meaningful job: it recognizes generosity, celebrates connection, and lets someone know their…
Becoming a foster parent as a same-sex couple in VirginiaSame-sex couples in Virginia can become foster parents and offer children stability, care, and a safe place to heal. The process is thorough, but it is…
Virginia’s LGBTQ+ Housing Cooperatives Build BelongingHousing costs are reshaping daily life across Virginia, from Northern Virginia and Richmond to Hampton Roads, the Shenandoah Valley, and smaller towns. LGBTQ+…