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movie lists

10 Gay Films You Can Stream Free in the UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4)

From familiar classics to unfamiliar new discoveries, here’s what you could be watching on the BBC, ITV or Channel 4…

Sally

Apr 29, 2026

LGBT BOOK REVIEWS

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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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

lgbt book reviews

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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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

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

The Latest

Evil ‘SAVE America Act’ Fails on the Senate Floor

News

5 Hours

The Surprisingly Tender Trans Storyline in ‘Normal’

Film

9 Hours

No Filter: We Ride at Dawn for Meg

Celebrities (vapid Fluff)

Apr 29, 2026

10 Gay Films You Can Stream Free in the UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4)

Film

Apr 29, 2026

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

straddleverse

Autostraddle’s Future Is Your Future, So Let’s Make Plans?

Instead of preparing for doom, I can’t help myself from planning for the utmost beauty and enjoyment, for pleasure and laughter, for sharing stories and connections, regardless of whatever else…

Kamala Puligandla

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Apr 20, 2020

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: The Risk of Social Distancing, the Risk of Reopening

This week’s Extra! Extra! COVID-19 looks at what’s happened with the stimulus package and protests against social distancing in the US, and how countries the world over are thinking about…

himani

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Apr 20, 2020

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Watch The Alternate Ending to Kristen Stewart’s Sea Monster Movie and Enjoy it Way More

The trailer for Monica Raymund’s queer murder mystery series is here, Michelle Obama and Julie Andrews will read comforting stories to you, Queen Latifah’s chatting about her lady crushes, and…

Heather Hogan

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Apr 20, 2020

music

Every Fiona Apple Song, Ranked by Existential Despair

“Every single verse of this is like getting clocked in the side of the head with a Yankee candle.” (Now including new, fresh rankings from “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”!)

Rachel

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Apr 20, 2020

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes: Taurus Season Offers Comfort, Power, and Deliberate Movement

It may be tempting to cling to familiar habits and routines, to find comfort in the ways we’ve always done things — but don’t be afraid to adapt, to learn,…

meg

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Apr 20, 2020

food lists

14 Cookie Recipes For Baking a Whole Batch Of Cookies, Then Eating Them All In Two Days

It’s time to stress bake!!!

Riese

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Apr 20, 2020

podcasts

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 404: Layup With Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

Here comes the showdown, what goes around comes around dooo doooo doo

Riese

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Apr 20, 2020

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Hosting Socially Distant House Parties!

Just because we’re socially distant doesn’t mean we can’t party! Support a small queer business and get a cloth facemask, throw a Houseparty, watch a Meryl Streep movie, dance! It’s…

Ari

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Apr 19, 2020