The Cut by Erica Schwigershausen In the late ’70s and early ’80s, the Southern Californian photographer Jo Ann Callis made a name for herself as a pioneer of fabricated photography. Though less well known than some of her successors (Cindy Sherman, Laurie Simmons, Gregory Crewdson), Callis was one of the …
Amid increasing tolerance for non-traditional relationship, non-monogamy loses its stigma. National Review By Celina Durgin Polyamorists are coming out of the closet. Non-monogamists have remained largely underground to avoid social disapproval, but increasing national acceptance of Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) relationships have encouraged some polyamory supporters to go public about their growing …
Cracked by By J. F. Sargent Sex is like a lifelong normalcy contest. To find happiness, you should spend every day worrying about the kinds of sex you like, and whether you’ll ever meet someone else who shares those likes. Then you comfort your untouched body by rubbing your hands …
Fox 33 News by Annie Andersen Forced to build a pool, dig ditches, non-stop chores. While it may be hard to understand, Facebook pictures from the victim in the Natchitoches human trafficking and slavery case imply she didn’t hate her arrangement. She even posted a picture of her slave barcode …
TwinCities.com Authorities say a transgender woman from Minnesota was held as a slave in rural Louisiana for two years. The woman escaped captivity in Ajax and was picked up last week by a Robeline assistant town marshal at an Interstate 49 exit in Natchitoches. The woman came to Louisiana from …
www.atlantapolyweekend.com/ Atlanta Polyamory Conference is “Bringing Sexy Back” Edge by Winnie McCroy Fans of relationship diversity will gather on June 6-8 for the Atlanta Poly Weekend, now celebrating its fourth year. This year’s theme is “Bringing Sexy Back.” “Atlanta Poly Weekend is a celebration of relationship diversity,” write organizers. “Successful, intimate …
Ozy by Lorena O’Neil Cassie Fuller is a teacher. She holds an education degree and has years of teaching experience. One of her favorite things is learning from her students. No need to call her Ms. Fuller — it’s Madam Cassie to you. Fuller, 30, is a kink instructor who teaches …
ABC News By DAVE COLLINS People don’t necessarily give up their ability to consent to sex — including sadomasochistic encounters — when placed under the legal conservatorship of others because they are considered unable to handle their affairs, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Monday. Lawyers in the case had said …
Seacoast Online By Elizabeth Dinan The start of a murder trial against Seth Mazzaglia last week captured much media attention, including from the national television shows “Dateline” and “48 Hours.” It also included unreported testimony about fetish fairs in Portsmouth, attracted a so-called photo bomber and was attended by Mazzaglia’s …
NCSF Appoints Members of the Ombuds Committee June 3, 2014 – NCSF is proud to announce these appointments to the Ombuds Committee: Desmond Ravenstone, James Huesmann and Bjorn Paulee. The Ombuds Committee handles complaints and concerns regarding the conduct of NCSF officers and staff, and the operations of NCSF …
