Science Aug 29 There is no ‘gay gene.’ There is no ‘straight gene.’ Sexuality is just complex, study confirms By Nsikan Akpan
Nation Nov 12 Americans don safety pins in solidarity with minorities after election Some Americans are wearing safety pins as a symbol of solidarity with victims of racism, homophobia and religious discrimination. By Alison Thoet
Health May 27 The case for starting sex education in kindergarten In the Netherlands, the approach, known as “comprehensive sex education,” starts as early as age 4. You'll never hear an explicit reference to sex in a kindergarten class. The goal is bigger than that. It’s about having open, honest conversations… By Saskia de Melker
Poetry Sep 15 Weekly Poem: Saeed Jones composes a ‘Prelude’ to one Boy’s coming-of-age Poet Saeed Jones explores themes of gender and masculinity, sex and violence, power, history and memory in his debut poetry collection, “Prelude to Bruise.” Crafted over the course of nearly five years, the book narrates the development of a figure… By Anya van Wagtendonk
Nation Jun 21 Watch For One Gay Christian, a Search for Understanding While Hanging on to Faith For One Gay Christian, a Search for Understanding While Hanging on to Faith…