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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel To Play Pop Star/Designer Girlfriends in New A24 Film “Mother Mary”

The way this movie is about to be my entire personality. Also: Black queer history is American History (always), the influencer economy of Parade panties, and get ready for the #TransRightsReadathon.

By Carmen Phillips | 12 hours ago | 4 Comments
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TV Feature

GLAAD Report Confirms Cancellations Are Killing The Vibe For LGBTQ+ TV Characters

“In recent years, an alarming number of LGBTQ-fronted shows have ended.”

By Riese | 13 hours ago | 4 Comments
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TV Feature

I’ll Watch Anything With Witchy Women

One fateful trip to Blockbuster in 1996 brought a movie into my life that would change me on a cellular level.

By Valerie Anne | 13 hours ago | 1 Comment
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TV Reviews

Queer Chef Kristen Kish’s “Restaurants At the End Of The World” Is Must-Watch Foodie TV

What makes the show really interesting is that Kristen doesn’t just sit, eat the food, and talk to the camera. She is in the kitchen cooking and creating with the owners and chefs.

By Shelli Nicole | 14 hours ago
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Culture

Four Femmes on the Celebrations and Expectations of Being A Trans Woman In Comedy

“Once I hit 37, I officially stopped giving a fuck about what anyone thought — outliving your life expectancy makes it real easy to not care.”

By Rowan Zeoli | 15 hours ago | 2 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Bravo Dyke Reacts to the Vanderpump Rules Midseason Trailer

As far as my gay ass is concerned, the only two appointment television shows for the foreseeable future are Yellowjackets and Vanderpump Rules.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | 18 hours ago | 16 Comments
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LGBT Book Reviews

“The Fake” Is a Funny-Sad-Sexy Novel About the Psychological Damage Scammers Inflict

It’s a book about a scammer, but The Fake isn’t trying to hoodwink the reader.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | 18 hours ago | 5 Comments
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Lesbian Sex

You Need Help: How Can I Deal With My Own Sexual Shame?

I want you to know that your shame is not uncommon and you’re not alone in feeling it. While it does take a long time to undo, you’re on the right track by acknowledging it verbally.

By Aliyah Moore | 19 hours ago | 1 Comment
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Straddleverse

Together, How Far Can We Go?

You all have never, ever raised money for Autostraddle this quickly.

By Nico Hall | 21 hours ago | 9 Comments
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Puzzles

Guessing Game: Endangered Species

How quickly can you solve this lil’ puzzle?

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | 24 hours ago | 15 Comments
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TV Feature

Autostraddle March Madness 2023: Trope-y Wives – Friends to Lovers

The last first round of voting is now open! Choose which gal pals are moving on to the Round of 32!

By Natalie | March 20, 2023 | 13 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes for Aries Season 2023: What Makes You Feel Empowered?

This Aries season, allow your ambitions to burn brightly, and balance all of that passion with intentionality, focus, and self-control.

By meg | March 20, 2023
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A+ Meet-Ups / Events

Last Chance to Sign Up for In-Person Meetups: Chicago, Columbus, Orlando and Pittsburgh!

Mark your calendars and get ready to meet fellow members in your city!

By Nico Hall | March 20, 2023 | 4 Comments
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LGBT Book Reviews

New Historical Romance “Infamous” Reads Like Queer Jane Austen

This is the sapphic Regency coming-of-age book you’ve been waiting for.

By Casey | March 20, 2023 | 9 Comments
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Film Movie Features

A Queer Film & TV Recap of SXSW 2023!

There was chaotic bisexual energy and time-traveling lesbians getting naughty in bathrooms so — I had a great time!

By Shelli Nicole | March 20, 2023 | 2 Comments
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Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Evan Rachel Wood Will Star in Elliot Page’s Queer Cheerleading Movie

Jinkx Monsoon’s Chicago run breaks records, maybe Willow isn’t really canceled, Lily Tomlin’s had it with Ron DeSantis, and more.

By Heather Hogan | March 20, 2023 | 2 Comments
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Comedy Music

Sorry Straights, These Karaoke Songs Belong to the Lesbians

Look, who else is holding on to relationships for too long in the way that we queers are? Who else “got somebody here but I want you” the way we do?

By Analyssa | March 20, 2023 | 22 Comments
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Breakups

Thank You, Ex: For the Ring Dish That Reminds Me I’m Hot

I was never much of a ring-wearer until I came out.

By Em Win | March 20, 2023 | 5 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Collecting the Rents

What sport do you play with a wombat?

By Rachel Fabi | March 20, 2023 | 4 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: What Gay Party Bus Are You Boarding?

This personality quiz is inspired by the Sarah Paulson x Tig Notaro Lesbian Party Bus moment in queer history from last week.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | March 19, 2023 | 33 Comments
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