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More Than Makeup: How the History of Drag Continues to Shape Modern Resistance 

More Than Makeup: How the History of Drag Continues to Shape Modern Resistance 

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Arts and Culture, Community, Dance, Entertainment, Fashion, LGBTQ+, Music, Trends
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Drag functions historically as a performance art that uses costumes, makeup, and theatrical exaggeration to “critique gender inequalities and imagine […]

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How Queer-Specific Retirement Homes Are Redefining Modern Elder Care

How Queer-Specific Retirement Homes Are Redefining Modern Elder Care

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Community, LGBTQ+, Lifestyle, Medical Workers, Mental Health, Self Care, Trends
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Queer-specific and inclusive retirement communities are becoming vital for older LGBTQ+ adults. Traditional elder care settings routinely expose them to […]

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The Secret Efficiency Skills WAC Members Mastered That Still Matter Today

The Secret Efficiency Skills WAC Members Mastered That Still Matter Today

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Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Community, Marines, Navy, Veterans, WAC
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The Women’s Army Corps has left a long-lasting impact on the Armed Forces today. The primary mission of the Women’s […]

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The Mirror Effect: How Authentic Representation Creates Safe Spaces for Coming Out 

The Mirror Effect: How Authentic Representation Creates Safe Spaces for Coming Out 

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Community, LGBTQ+, Lifestyle, Safety, Trends
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LGBTQ+ is an umbrella term to describe people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Many individuals in the community […]

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Autism Myths That Still Exist (And the Everyday Reality Behind Them)

Autism Myths That Still Exist (And the Everyday Reality Behind Them)

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ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, Community, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Self Care, Tourette Syndrome
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Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that can affect how a person communicates, processes sensory information, experiences their environment, and […]

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Ways to Practice Self Care

Ways to Practice Self Care

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Health, Self Care
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Some days can get exhausting. After a long day of working, some people need to rest and relax in order […]