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LGBT Pride Movie Lists

The Best Straight Movies of the Past 10 Years

A dazzling portrait of a white heterosexual girl’s coming-of-age, Lady Bird gave us a straight character anyone can root for.

By Drew Burnett Gregory | June 25, 2022 | 39 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Our Lesbian Moms Are Back for “The Chi” Season 5

Plus updates on For All Mankind and Roswell, New Mexico. If you’re looking for a safe place to land to talk about queer TV after a devastating news week, you’ve come to the right place.

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June 24, 2022 | 2 Comments
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Literature

Things I Read That I Loved #327: Every Misunderstood Youth Must Be In Want of a Publisher.

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By Riese | June 24, 2022 | 7 Comments
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Medication Abortion 101

Here is everything I know about medication abortion so that you can access the care you need, share it with a friend, or save it for that just-in-case moment.

By Katie Reilly | June 24, 2022 | 13 Comments
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Politics + Activism

89 Abortion Funds That You Can Give To Immediately

Today is the fucking day to give to an abortion fund.

By Carmen Phillips | June 24, 2022 | 6 Comments
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Society + Culture

We Will Protect Each Other: A Queer Feelings Atrium After the Fall of Roe

I don’t have more eloquent words at the moment. One thing I know for certain, we will protect each other. We’re here for each other.

By KaeLyn | June 24, 2022 | 54 Comments
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First Person LGBT Pride

This Pride, I Want To Be Left Alone

A too rarely understood or acknowledged privilege, especially when so much LGBTQ+ discourse is about the power and importance of visibility, is the pleasure of invisibility.

By Abeni Jones | June 24, 2022 | 12 Comments
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TV Feature

Kristen Kish on “Iron Chef,” Power Suits, and the Freedom to Be Her Queer Self

“The storytelling of food is getting, literally and figuratively, more colorful.“

By Heather Hogan | June 24, 2022 | 40 Comments
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By Carmen Phillips | June 23, 2022 | 1 Comment
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Happy Pride to Beanie Feldstein, Who Just Got Engaged!

In an interview last year, Beanie Feldstein said she hoped to one day be married to her girlfriend with babies and puppies running around. She’s well on her way!!! I love love!!!!!

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | June 23, 2022 | 7 Comments
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We Hosted a Virtual Workshop on COVID-19 and Queer Sexual Health!

Last week, we partnered with Rainbow Health to host a virtual workshop on COVID-19 and queer sexual health. Here’s a complete transcript of what went down!

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LGBT Book Reviews

“Yerba Buena” Is the Perfect Book To Bask in This Summer

Yerba Buena accomplishes in one novel what Sally Rooney attempted in three. And I say this as an on-the-record devoted Rooney Tune!

By Yashwina | June 23, 2022 | 11 Comments
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Culture LGBT Pride

I Simply Cannot Get Enough of the “That’s Why I’m Partnering with ___” Tweets

As a late-blooming queer, I know how good it feels to be recognized. That’s why this month I’m partnering with AI Facial Recognition Services,

By Anya Richkind | June 23, 2022 | 3 Comments
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Book Lists LGBT Pride

In Verse: Poetry Collections for Pride Month

In a field that was once dominated by the cis straight white male voice, LGBTQ poets and poets of color are finally starting to get their due.

By danijanae | June 23, 2022 | 2 Comments
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First Person Music

Seeing Bikini Kill Made Me Feel Like I Was 16 Again

Bikini Kill opened a door for me, a door that has stayed open ever since.

By Stef Rubino | June 23, 2022 | 4 Comments
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TV Reviews

Uncle Clifford Remains a Nonbinary Revelation in “P-Valley” Season Two

There are some concerning moments in P-Valley’s second season, but Uncle Clifford remains center stage. She is strutting around her club in a bustier and cape and getting her whole life… and not giving a shit about what anyone else thinks.

By Natalie | June 22, 2022 | 8 Comments
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LGBT Book Reviews LGBT Pride

Revisiting “The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions,” 45 Years Later

I didn’t know this book at all until a few months ago. I borrowed it thinking it’d be hilarious to read in public spaces and have people give me questionable stares. That mentality was replaced by the desire to build bridges.

By Lily Alvarado | June 22, 2022 | 4 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Motherland: Fort Salem” Episode 301 Recap: We’re Back, Witches!

Motherland: Fort Salem is back for its third and final season with Raylla kisses, near misses, and our favorite trio of chosen…sisses.

By Valerie Anne | June 22, 2022 | 6 Comments
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