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...
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.
Staff Picks: Coronavirus edition
We’re doing things a bit differently this week. With so many events canceled due to fears over the coronavirus, our staff picks this week are dedicated to things we’re reading or doing on our own as we work to “flatten the curve” and participate in social distancing....
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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: Help! I Think My Orgasms Are Broken
Hi Yana! I’ve had a sexual concern for the longest time: I have trouble feeling orgasm during sex and masturbation. At first I thought it might be my partner not knowing my spots too well, but I realized I’ve never had any ejaculations by myself either. I’m worried...
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Cinemadope: Ski Mogul – The legacy of Warren Miller
Warren Miller’s Face of Winter, screening at the Academy of Music in Northampton Nov. 28, is the 69th installment in the ongoing enterprise that is known simply as Warren Miller Entertainment.










