At Pride festivals across Michigan this summer, you'll find many expressions of queer joy: drag performers, food trucks with penis-shaped bagels, vendors with dolphin-shaped sex toys and organizations ...

Twenty seconds. According to Jill Lash's research, that's the time it takes to give the perfect hug. And as she's the Free Mom Hugs Southeast Michigan chapter co-leader, she's likely more qualified ...

"The right hug from the right person at the right time makes all the bad go away." Sometimes, all you need is a hug. One woman knows this better than anyone and has dedicated her life to offering free ...

When does a hug not feel all that affectionate? Perhaps when that pervy relative wraps his arms around you and squeezes real tight? Or perhaps when a bear does it? Or maybe a hug feels less comforting ...