Julie Compton
Julie Compton is a freelance journalist in Brooklyn, New York. Follow her @julieallmighty.
Julie Compton is a freelance journalist in Brooklyn, New York. Follow her @julieallmighty.
Latest from Julie Compton
How to start running the right way, according to physical therapists
Follow our beginners' guide on how to start running, which is complete with performance tips and training advice from physical therapists.
A lonely road trip inspired this advocate to create a map of LGBTQ-owned businesses
In honor of Pride Month, NBC Out is highlighting and celebrating a new generation of LGBTQ trailblazers, creators and newsmakers.
This professor is making biology education more inclusive for LGBTQ undergrads
In honor of Pride Month, NBC Out is highlighting and celebrating a new generation of LGBTQ trailblazers, creators and newsmakers.
Welcome to the Sports Bra: First-of-a-kind bar features only women's sports
At first glance, Sports Bra may seem like a typical neighborhood sports bar, but guests will soon notice that its posters and televisions exclusively feature
How the pandemic has changed working out at the gym for the better
Working out at the gym looks different post-pandemic, with positive changes like virtual classes, outdoor workouts, social distancing and a focus on mental health.
Lia Thomas and the long tradition of 'gender policing' female athletes
Transgender Penn swimmer Lia Thomas is competing in the NCAA women's swimming championships this week.
The 80/20 method is the best way for recreational runners to train
You don’t need to be fast to run like the pros. These tips will help you be a better runner.
She's escaped death while chasing storms, but 'lost most everybody' after coming out
Chimera Comstock has survived numerous deadly tornadoes and hurricanes. Now she is dealing with the aftermath of coming out as transgender.
Intersex people have been challenging 'gender-normalizing surgery.' Doctors are starting to listen.
What is Intersex? Tuesday is Intersex Awareness Day.
As intersex people challenge 'gender-normalizing surgery,' doctors are listening
More surgeons are giving parents of intersex children options rather than recommending surgery as a default solution.
Advocate for the homeless fights vaccine misinformation on the streets
On an overcast day in late August, a line of homeless people gathered eagerly outside Sara D. Roosevelt Park in New York City’s Lower East Side.
