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The desire to connect with other people like us has been the driving force of queer media since the first lesbian print magazine ever launched in 1947. Here are just 50 of the many publications that built the community we hold so dear.

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Quiz: Which Character From ‘The Hunting Wives’ Are You?

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Riese August 1, 2025 6 Comments
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Music

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