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It’s time for a new kind of gay bar.

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These groups are doing radical work to protect queer communities in the South.

Short answer: it depends on who you're talking to.

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For many, tattoos are now just unassuming accessories.

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Major brands' attempts at sports hijabs are more about shallow representation than actually being practical. Muslim athletes are challenging that.

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