The future of Paganism: This autumn equinox, Pagans host pride celebration to educate, spread awareness of Earth-centered spiritual traditions
By EMILY THURLOW For the Advocate At one point or another, you’ve likely overheard someone mention “Pagans” in a conversation. Those not in the know might feel an immediate sense of skepticism upon hearing the word. It might even elicit fear for some who link Paganism...
Seeking Asylum in Western Mass: Part 3 of 3 — Supporting trans asylum seekers in the Valley
Transgender women Natty and Eva came to the United States in search of asylum because their identities made them targets of violence from gangs, police, and their nations’ governments.
Giving Migrants A Chance To Live Their True Identities
In this installment, Feldman spoke with those that are arguably among the most vulnerable people seeking asylum — transgender individuals.
Cinemadope: Home Theater
It might seem silly to have a local film column this week. As I write, public schools are shutting down for a three-week hiatus, restaurants are shifting strictly to takeout service, and we’re all avoiding crowds.
Bizarro Briefs: The most useful COVID-19 app yet
This weird week in weird news.
Clueless Parent: Choosing Truth Over Punishment
One of the reasons kids came to our house was because of a philosophy I live by as a parent — I called it my pact with the devil. I chose the truth over punishment.
Podcast: Jonathan Jenner and Hope on the Western Mass Asylum Support Network
Accompanying part 2 of the “Seeking Asylum in Western Mass” series by Luis Fieldman
V-Spot: Kinky and Platonic?
My partner is adamant that the kink community is only about hooking up for sex. She refuses to believe that relationships in the community can be non-physical.
The Lost Tribe on the Valley Advocate Sessions Stage
The Lost Tribe is a CT-based band that’s led by a drum trio and combines world music jazz with Afro-funk.
Bizarro briefs: Today’s forecast — droplets of iron
This week in weird news.
How to entertain yourself when everything’s closed
The Advocate calendar editor’s ideas on how to spend some downtime in ways that can be soothing, productive, or both.
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The Human Tragedy of ‘Lost Girls’
These are artistic works that have real depth, explore human tragedies, and comment on societal issues such as female oppression.
The V-Spot: New Mom Needs to Get Some
Hey Yana, Recently I listened to Dan Savage talk on the podcast “The Longest Shortest Time” about sex and parenting. The question of how to keep a sex life alive and also co-sleep with your baby came up. He basically said, “Just don’t co-sleep.” Super unhelpful. So,...
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Stagestruck: Staged Readings — the key to writing “your best play”
In a program note for his play The War and Walt Whipple, now running at the Majestic Theater, author/director Danny Eaton describes the play’s page-to-stage gestation. First, “a few friends” saw a draft and offered comments, leading to a staged reading with audience...
