Community - xoJane

How I Tripled My Walkability And Changed My Life

Joni Renee — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500

 Walkable neighborhoods are more functional and efficient to live in because their layout relates to how people actually live and move, not just how cars drive. Residents of walkable neighborhoods are healthier, happier and more involved with their communities.

I Fed an Internet Troll and I Wish I Hadn't

Rebecca — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0500

Obviously I wasn’t to blame for her illness or her behavior, but would her attack have spiraled so deeply out of control if I hadn’t done what I reviled most and hid behind the mask the Internet affords to give her a taste of her own medicine?

Commemorating the Trans* and Sex Worker Days of Sad

Jessie Nicole — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:30:00 -0500

It's frustrating that the biggest days for our respective communities are really depressing.

Compelling Reader Comments of the Week: Favorite xoJaners Edition

Madeline — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:00:29 -0400

Comments can make us feel good.

Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Brittany — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:00:32 -0400

Or, how I met a bunch of people in my building and learned to foster community among urban renters.

I <3 Fandom

s.e. smith — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:00:16 -0500

Being in fandom feels like I have this huge crowd of people who have my back, and that’s pretty fantastic when you’re feeling down in the dumps, or you’re faced with a tough decision, or you really need help with something.

Dan Harmon Broke My Heart with His Enormous Brain

Sarah La Due — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:41 -0500

I went to see Harmontown at Sketchfest, and got a little fan-girly about it.