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Photograph by John E. McDonald Where to Meet Locals According to , mayor of Key West When was sworn in as mayor of Key West last year, the occasion made headlines around the state. It wasn’t just because Johnston is only the second woman to serve as the town’s mayor in 190 years; she’s also among the first openly lesbian mayors in Florida. But even as out-of-towners gobbled up news of her victory, locals simply high-fived her as she strolled into City Hall. “I’ve been here twenty years,” says Johnston, sixty-eight. “The people here are my neighbors and my friends.”...

Bonus: Jamie arrived home while I was outside taking pictures, so he joined me for a bit! We are still trying to work on poses where it doesn’t accidentally look like he is choking me with a hug. A few weeks ago i showed you my colour–blocked Wiksten Shift top, which I promptly gave away to my mom… well, I’m fighting hard not to give this one to my sister just yet! It’s not that I don’t like it (I do!) but it would suit her even better. The thing is, my teacher union is gearing up for contract negotiations...

  Following the exciting news that the US state of California is banning sales of fur, comes another great announcement for animals and fashion-forward vegans – retail giants Macy’s and Bloomindale’s have pledged to stop selling fur by the close of 2020.   The compassionate announcement has been made in partnership with Humane Society of the United States, bringing the world closer than ever to the end of fur.   Similarly, in the United Kingdom, Humane Society International UK is campaigning for a UK fur sales ban.   HSI UK hopes that the US news will encourage fashion retail superstores...