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May December: Julianne Moore looks into the camera as she applies makup. Natalie Portman stands behind her also looking into the camera taking notes.
Movie Reviews

“May December” and Performance as Sacrifice

When May December was first announced, many assumed Portman and Moore would be the titular months in a lesbian romance. While that is not the case, queerness is still important to the film.

Drew Burnett Gregory December 1, 2023 19 Comments
A stylized graphic featuring a grid of the 12 astrological signs in a light lavender against a swirled muted navy blue background.
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for December 2023

Sagittarius season comes with Venus-in-Scorpio vibes. Can you accept the kind of care she’s offering?

Corina Dross December 1, 2023 1 Comment
An illustration of the most beautiful white cat with big cartoon eyes and lots of pink hearts with cute coos and parent phrases like "isn't she so cute?" and "she is so talented!" written all around her.
Webcomics

Reine #54: Cat Parenthood

Do cats play favorites or are they simply mercurial? Discuss.

Ren Strapp December 1, 2023 3 Comments
december streaming guide collage
Movie Lists TV Lists

December 2023: What’s New and Gay To Stream

We’ve got new queer movies, a non-binary warrior in Zac Snyder’s Rebel Moon, Hallmark’s first lesbian-centric Christmas movie, a British sitcom about a depressed queer weirdo, a doc about queers in the midwest and another about the women’s soccer teams

Riese December 1, 2023 5 Comments
Periodical documentary: a group of young people hold up signs, one says RIP Tampon Tax, and the person holding it speaks at a microphone
Health Movie Reviews

“Periodical” Is a Valuable, Inclusive Documentary About Menstruation

I am fully ready to admit that, yes, indeed, we needed an informational documentary about periods and I am glad this one exists. 

Nico December 1, 2023 2 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Ready for 6-Across Season

The price of candy at the movies is ridiculous.

Emet Ozar December 1, 2023
UNTETHERED VOL 10: a lit christmas tree with a green and red blob background
First Person Holigays

Untethered: I Have To Stop Getting Engayged or Married on Holidays

My ex and I mutually proposed to each other on Christmas last year.

Nico November 30, 2023 11 Comments
Side by side images of Saltburn and The Bling Ring. Barry Keoghan rests his chin on one hand and holds a martini in the other wearing a tux. Emma Watson and Taissa Farmiga take a selfie together arms outstretched.
Movie Features

“Saltburn,” “The Bling Ring,” and the Pathetic Desperation of the Upper Middle Class

Upper middle class people are rich. But don’t try to tell them that.

Drew Burnett Gregory November 30, 2023 23 Comments
a bunch of students rally outside of Monarch High School for trans rights
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Why Florida High School Students Walking Out Over Trans Sport Bans Matters

Educator and student dissent speaks to the Florida legislature’s failure to represent its people.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 30, 2023 1 Comment
Sports

My First Powerlifting Meet Confirmed It’s a Sport for Misfits Like Me

In my experiences in strength sports so far, I’ve seen nothing but kindness and compassion and enthusiasm for fellow competitors.

Stef Rubino November 30, 2023 6 Comments
an anchovies ornament, a garlic ornament, a groundhog ornament, and an ornament with a photo of the author and her partner Kristen Arnett on it
Christmas Comedy

My Christmas Ornaments, Ranked by Lesbianism

“Owls are the most lesbian bird of prey imo.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 30, 2023 7 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Kate McKinnon Returning to SNL To Make the Yuletide Gay With Billie Eilish

Kate McKinnon is gonna host SNL’s Christmas episode, Netflix’s trailer for its doc about the U.S Women’s Soccer Team’s 2023 World Cup tournament journey is here, Bella Ramsey is stoked for “The Last of Us”‘s second season lesbian love story, Tiffany Pollard is hosting a reality show about lesbian and gay couples looking for a third, and more!

Riese November 29, 2023
Mindy, Ali and Elliot yelling from the sidelines
Movie Reviews

“Ex-mas” Should Be About The Chaotic Lesbian Sister But Instead It’s About Straight People 😔

The new Prime Video / Freevee Christmas movie “Exmas” is a stirring tribute to the power of turtlenecks in Minnesota with a lesbian character who should be the star but unfortunately she isn’t because heterosexuality rules the world.

Riese November 29, 2023 14 Comments
Jes Tom exists a black SUV smiling wearing a white shirt and an orange short sleeve overshirt.
Comedy

Getting High With James Tom: Talking Comedy, Transmasculinity, and Taylor Swift

“Does Elliot Page give me notes? Elliot has not given me any notes but I would be open to hearing them.”

Motti November 29, 2023 3 Comments
Janelle Monáe in a black strapless dress, twice.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Serving Up a Double Scoop of Janelle Monáe

Oh did you think Lena Waithe wasn’t going to stud stunt at the Renaissance premiere?

Christina Tucker November 29, 2023
The following skincare stocking stuffers: Supergoop Mineral Matte Screen sunscreen, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, and Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Holigays Shopping

Holigay Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Skincare Enthusiasts

Featuring skincare gifts at three different price ranges!

ashni November 29, 2023 1 Comment
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Won’t Take You 525,600 Minutes

What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo?

Kate Hawkins November 29, 2023 3 Comments
shannon and becky
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Lesbian TikTok Mourns Shannon Beveridge and Becky’s Breakup While Analyzing Fletcher’s Social Media Activity

Lesbian TikTok is reeling from Shannon Beveridge and Becky Missal’s breakup and possibly related subsequent TikToks from Shannon’s ex-girlfriend, Fletcher.

Riese November 28, 2023 3 Comments
Actress Cynthia Nixon announces a hunger strike calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the White House on November 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Nixon, who was joined by state legislators, community leaders and activist, demands that President Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and stops military aid to Israel. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Politics + Activism

Cynthia Nixon Joins Hunger Strike for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

More than a dozen activists and local lawmakers are hunger striking in Washington right now to call for President Biden and Congress commit to a permanent ceasefire, Cynthia Nixon is one of the them.

Carmen Phillips November 28, 2023 3 Comments
New Delhi Queer Pride Parade where someone holds up a sign that says QUEERS FOR FREE PALESTINE
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Queer Palestinian Professor on Resurgence of Global Queer Solidarity With Palestine

“Because I’m simultaneously queer and Palestinian, I can’t sever parts of my body and self,” says Dr. Sa’ed Atshan in an interview with Them.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 28, 2023 4 Comments
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