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As a teen, the last thing writer Anne T. Donahue wanted to be was like her mother. But as an adult, she's come to appreciate their relationship in a new way

These IRL stories are guaranteed to make you laugh, Kim K cry and *maybe* say “awww”

Identity &amp; Politics

The co-opting of #bodypositive on social media by brands and influencers is pushing out critical voices

When Alicia Elliott was a teen on the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve, she and her family didn't have access to clean, safe water. Eighteen years later, little has changed

At the club, I was free and unburdened. It’s only when I got back to the “real world” that I felt unsafe

After the New Zealand attack, Nakita Valerio wrote, "Shouting 'self-care' at people who actually need community care is how we fail people."

We commend B.C. for starting the conversation, now the rest of the country needs to catch up ASAP

And I couldn&#8217;t get better until they changed their minds

This is not the first time DOV delegates have taken a stand.

&#8220;Tell me, what bothers you more: the sex or the lies?&#8221;

I&#8217;ve started wondering if it&#8217;s just simpler to work with what you know

Whether in Toronto, New York or across the pond, fashion week used to be a hot ticket that editors, influencers and fashion fans alike looked forward to every season. But lately it feels like everyone has simply...lost interest. As the final shows for the fall 2019 season wrapped up in Paris, we put together a panel of stylists, designers, publicists and models to find out what's changed&#8212;and talk about whether fashion week can make a rebound

Before this baby has been born, it&#8217;s already taken on one of the most frustrating burdens faced by mixed race people

Does this mean I can&#8217;t be a part of the community I&#8217;ve embraced for over a decade?

One match&#8217;s greeting was simply &#8220;BLM.&#8221;

Identity & Politics

Sorry, Jill Biden, We’re Still Not Ready to “Move On” from Anita Hill

I Am Turning Into My Mother (And I Feel Fine)

4 Cringe-Worthy Stories About Losing Your Virginity (And 2 That Are Surprisingly Sweet)

From Cameras to Airport Scanners, Technology Has a Race Problem

It’s 2019 and Body Positivity Still Has a Representation Problem

“I Wanted to Be Beautiful—Or, at Least, Clean”: What It’s Like to Grow Up Without Running Water

The Worst Part About Going to a Sex Club Was What Happened After I Left

This Viral Facebook Post Urges People to Rethink Self-Care

B.C.’s New Order Proves That Period Poverty in Canada Is Real

My Family Didn’t Think My Depression Was Real

Why I Turned My Back on Justin Trudeau During Daughters of the Vote

"Knowing My Worth" Doesn't Help Me Make More Money

How Polyamory Saved My Marriage

Am I Done With Dating White Men?

What Will It Take to Make Fashion Week Relevant Again? Industry Insiders Weigh In

What Happened To Chris Glover Is Workplace Sexual Harassment

As a Mixed-Race Woman, I’m Nervous About the Royal Baby

I Identify as Body Positive, But I Still Think About Losing Weight A Lot

It’s Tough Being Black on Tinder, But I’m Not Giving Up

The Response to Mikhael Kale’s Show Suggests the Toronto Fashion Scene Has No Desire to Change