Where Communal Art Is Resistance
In Tijuana, Uganda, and Gaza, refugees facing dispossession, displacement, and constant violence are finding moments of solace in the art of dance.
Joy
Communal Care in Action
Tamela Gordon’s new book, Hood Wellness, shows what it looks like to hold others—and be held—in community.
Tips for Cultivating Trans Joy
When everything that brings LGBTQ people joy is under attack, dancing, laughing, and celebrating our persistent existence are direct acts of resistance.
Can Twerking Be an Expression of Power?
A Black queer lawmaker posted a video on social media of herself twerking in a bikini. In response to the maelstrom of criticism, she’s reclaiming her bodily autonomy and pushing back with a new campaign.
A Nearly True Story: The Tale of the Hamlet
Sometime in the future of the After Times, a group of neighbors relearn how to grow food in community—and feel joy amid uncertainty.
How to Find Joy (Even in 2020)
Amid suffering, joy is an incredibly powerful companion.
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