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A group of friends in muted gem tones sit together and look on tablets, computers, and phones. Behind them in sky blue is the text “A New Friend Has Entered the Chat” by Ren Strapp

Reine #20: A New Friend Has Entered The Chat

Online friends and communities rule!

By Ren Strapp| 5 hours ago | 3 Comments
Dickens is in a one panel comic with a blue and orange background, they are talking to their friend. The friend makes a joke about sex. Dickens nervous laughs over hard on purpose, "in the key of ace"

Foolish Child #93: Asexuality

Awkward laughter in the key of “Ace.”

By Dickens| April 7, 2021 | 3 Comments
In a two panel black and white comic, Ari asks Scout, now that you have your second shot, who do you want to hang out with? Scout responds, "YOU!"

Grease Bats: Growth

“I’m SCARED of people now, Andy! SMALL TALK? MEETING A STRANGER?? No Thanks!”

By Archie| April 3, 2021 | 4 Comments
Yao lays against an oversized plant that's as big as city buildings, above them is a word bubble that reads: "Come home to me. I am here."

Baopu #83: I Am of This World

Instead of seeing Asian American, queer, immigrant women as “in-between” cultures, we are in fact witness to a world far more connected.

By Yao Xiao| March 27, 2021 | 7 Comments
A drawing of Dickens in a green polo shirt against a pink background. Dickens is explaining to their friend, "I figured since my treadmill we be delivered soon, I might as well start learning some smoothie recipes to get my energy up"

Foolish Child #92: Blender

I heard buzzing. Are you two swapping “personal massage” war stories again?

By Dickens| March 24, 2021 | 1 Comment
In a hand drawn comic in pastel colors the title says "Aries Season" crossed out to read "Lockdown Round 2." Underneath a femme Aries is caught staring at themselves during a zoom call, while a masc Aries bores their friend by talking about how much they've been working out.

Reine #19: Springtime Lockdown Round 2

Have you given your fire sign enough attention lately?

By Ren Strapp| March 20, 2021 | 7 Comments
"So after I edit my thesis, I'm finally going to read that research paper on gender and then I think I'll do my dishes." The friend asks, "Damn Taylor, do you do ANYTHING for fun?"

Grease Bats: Get A Hobby

“I haven’t relaxed since 2019. I’ve given up.”

By Archie| March 6, 2021 | 12 Comments
In a drawing that's in greyscale, costumers shop in a grocery store. Bao (who has red hair that stands out against the grey background) buys bananas (in yellow) and carrots (in orange). Everyone is bundled up for the winter and wearing masks.

Baopu #83: You and Me, Me and You

A ballad of companionship in the times of COVID.

By Yao Xiao| February 27, 2021 | 5 Comments
In a two panel comic with a pink background, Dickens is working at a computer. Their friend comes up to them and says "Do you know your child is evil?" Dickens feigns surprise.

Foolish Child #91: Your Child IS Evil

“He pretended he didn’t know that you were gay — for laughs!”

By Dickens| February 25, 2021 | 8 Comments
A photo manip of Annalise Keating, Waverly Earp, Elena Alvarez, and Ryan Wilder playing D&D.

Our Favorite Lesbian and Bisexual TV Characters as D&D Classes

The more I get into D&D, the more it bleeds into my passion for television. I find myself thinking about TV character’s histories as “backstory” and accidentally calling side characters “NPCs.”

By Valerie Anne| February 24, 2021 | 4 Comments
beau and yasha from critical role

Lesbian Love Rolled a Natural 20 on Last Week’s “Critical Role”

Beau and Yasha finally went on their long-awaited date and it was gayer than we could have dreamed.

By Valerie Anne| February 23, 2021 | 13 Comments
A hand drawn image of three plants in pastel colors. They are attached with the following descriptions: Ficus — very cool leather dyke, extremely giving. Carnivorous — crafty/DIY dyke, kinda goth, excellent skincare Fake — Top energy, buys lots of books, doesn’t read them.

Reine #18: What House Plant Are You?

Tag yourself.

By Ren Strapp| February 20, 2021 | 26 Comments

Foolish Child #90: It’s Black History Month, I’m on Break

Are you asking me if I want to work more than just my regular work days? In Black History Month!?!

By Dickens| February 10, 2021 | 6 Comments
In a black and white hand drawn comic, Scout tells Ari that in 2021 they are going to focus on self-improvement... first and foremost, improving those SEXTING SKILLS!!!

Grease Bats: Sexting

“I’m sorry, is this a sext or a love poem to the moon?”

By Archie| February 6, 2021 | 4 Comments
Bapou lays down on the grass and daydreams having a restful Aquarius season that includes yoga and planting new things to grow.

Baopu #82: An Aquarian Meditation

Visualizing a meditation for the month of Aquarius, Baopu channels creative energy in her own way.

By Yao Xiao| January 30, 2021 | 1 Comment
A small brown child sits on the couch with their aunt. The child is in a turquoise shirt and the aunt is in a green hoodie with a ponytail. She asks the child, "What do kids DO these days?"

Foolish Child #89: Child’s Play

“What is Gay/Straight Alliance?”

By Dickens| January 28, 2021 | 8 Comments
Two friends — colored in shades of blue, cream orange, and golden yellow — both wearing headphones, discuss their brand new hobbies. One has taken to listening to music not in English, the other has taken up bird watching.

Rein #17: New Hobbies, Same Friends

We’ve all picked up some new interest or hobby that no one else shares. That won’t stop us from talking about it.

By Ren Strapp| January 23, 2021 | 9 Comments
Dickens stares directly at the reader and asks, "Remember when I said "Happy New Year"? Scratch ALL That."

Foolish Child #87: It’s Sedition!

“Are you watching white supremacists storm the capitol while eating a bowl of popcorn??”

By Dickens| January 13, 2021 | 3 Comments

The Gayest “Critical Role” Moments of The Past Year

Valerie and Meg look back at Critical Role’s gayest moments in 2020 because queer D&D is their favored terrain.

By Valerie Anne| January 11, 2021 | 26 Comments
In a two panel hand drawn black-and-white comic, Scout is up at three in the morning furiously scrolling through Twitter because they cannot stop — even though they know it is bad for them.

Grease Bats: Doom Scrolling

“I physically don’t know if I can stop!”

By Archie| January 9, 2021 | 5 Comments
A variety people of different races, gender, and ages all wear facemarks in this soft watercolor.

Baopu #81: The Ache Has No Name

However distant and isolated we feel, we remind each other to remember to breathe.

By Yao Xiao| January 2, 2021 | 2 Comments
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