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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

Apr 28, 2026

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

The Latest

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

Apr 28, 2026

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Ran a Marathon Faster Than It Takes To Watch Both ‘Wicked’ Movies

News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

Apr 27, 2026

A small, brown and white dog peeking over their laptop screen, with a caption that says "Hey did you see that comment?!"

community

The Comment Awards Are Re-Watching Elliot Page Movies

“Where is the lesbian dog rep?” “Courtney! You have a cat!”

Darcy

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Dec 4, 2020

Sarah Paulson in American Horror Story looks concerned, maybe even deeply worried

af+

Into the A+ Advice Box #24: How to Have Your Acrylic Nails And Do It All, Too

“THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT, DO NOT PUT THE BOILING HOT TEA BAGS ON YOUR EYELIDS!!!” Queer advice on breaking up with someone over social distancing opinions as well as…

the team

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Dec 4, 2020

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Is “Noted TERF Cesspool” AfterEllen Actually Gone or Is It Just a Tech Error?

Ding Dong! The Witch (Might Be) Dead! Also: some judgement free advice on how to keep everyone around you safe if you traveled home last week for Thanksgiving, and mourning…

Carmen Phillips

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Dec 3, 2020

Paige, in a bra and skirt with her hair in a loose bun, straddles Bennett in a chair. Their face is nestled in her breasts and their hand is between her legs.

af+

S L I C K: Constellations # 6 Bennett & Paige Go Slow

Special? Of course she was special. She was their partner, their most precious relationship, their lover of nearly ten years, their most trusted confidant. She smelled like a combination of…

Sinclair Sexsmith

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Dec 3, 2020

literature

Lez Liberty Lit: The Word of the Year

The word of the year is… depends on who you ask. Plus, being very gay online, a trans-only writing class, getting back into journalling and more.

Ryan

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Dec 3, 2020

A person in a white shirt and green skirt holds up a calendar. Seven of the dates are marked with red question marks.

health

Does the Science Back Us Up on Period Syncing, or Is This One More Thing 2020 Will Take From Us?

Supposedly, folks who go together flow together. But does the science of period syncing hold up?

Ro White

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Dec 3, 2020

Aisha (Alycia Pascual-Pena) in her football jersey in the Bayside High locker room.

television

Peacock’s “Saved By The Bell” Reboot Is a Queer and Loving Skewering of the Original Series

“Does this place ever stop being weird?!?”

Heather Hogan

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Dec 3, 2020

A photo of Tiffany Cabán, a queer latina with a long pony-tail, looks over her shoulder and her parka hood as she crosses the street.

politics + activism

Queer Latina Tiffany Cabán Is Running For NYC Council, Bringing Hope To 2021

She ran a progressive campaign for Queens DA that put New York’s establishment on notice, and now has NYC Council in sight. “It’s not about good people or bad people,…

Christian

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Dec 3, 2020