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dark christmas aesthetic: 1. bell door hanger 2. cat krampus ornament 3. black cheese board 4. tarot card 5. wassail candle
Holigays Shopping

Holigay Gift Guide: Dark Christmas Aesthetic Edition

We have a candle for those who want their place to constantly smell like they’ve just cracked open the grimoire.

Nico December 4, 2023 2 Comments
a classroom
Parenting & Family

Queer Mom Chronicles: How Do You Handle School Stuff While Co-Parenting?

I am a big advocate of parent-teacher conferences, and I always make it a priority to go.

Sa'iyda Shabazz December 4, 2023 6 Comments
A collage with images from The Five Devils, The Fall of the House of Usher, Rotting in the Sun, and Bottoms.
Movie Features TV Feature

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” Is the Queer Film and TV Song of the Year

For some reason, four different works of queer media have used “Total Eclipse of the Heart” this year.

Drew Burnett Gregory December 4, 2023 3 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Went “Plumber? I ‘ardly Know ‘er!”

You know what’s hard to beat for breakfast?

Kate Hawkins December 4, 2023 2 Comments
the following gifts for queer parents: 1. face roller. 2. a three wick candle. 3. white slipper. 4. a foot mask. 5. single serving coffee maker.
Holigays Shopping

Holigay Gift Guide: Your Gay Parent Friends Are Exhausted, Send Help!

Buying a gift for a parent is tough because the thing most of us want is sleep or rest.

Sa'iyda Shabazz December 3, 2023 6 Comments
collage: Dorrie from Let it Snow, Jennifer from A New York Christmas Wedding, Alma from Under the Christmas Tree. Row 2: Abby from Happiest Season, Carol from Carol, and Joanne from Rent
Christmas Quizzes

Quiz: Which Queer Christmas Movie Character Are You?

Are you one of the gals from Happiest Season or are you more of a Carol, or mayhaps even a Joanne? There’s only one way to find out and it’s through this very special Christmas movie quiz!

Riese December 3, 2023 12 Comments
Holigays TV Feature

Holigay Gift Guide: What Each Adult Yellowjacket Probably Wants

Taissa obviously wants a trench to add to her extensive collection.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya December 2, 2023 4 Comments
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Webcomics

Baopu #118: What Brings You Joy? An Interactive Game of Bingo

What brings you joy? Add your own joyful occurrences using “free space!”

Yao Xiao December 2, 2023 2 Comments
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AF+ Puzzles

A+ Crossword Aims to Please

Did you hear the one about the kid who started a shoelace-tying business?

Darby Ratliff December 2, 2023
Julianna Margulies as Laura Peterson on the Morning Show
Politics + Activism

Julianna Margulies Sure As Hell Has No Business Speaking for LGBTQ People

Juliana Marguiles said on a podcast that “as someone who plays a lesbian journalist on The Morning Show,” she’s offended by LGBTQ+, Black and Jewish people supporting Palestinian liberation.

Riese December 1, 2023 46 Comments
Chasity talks with an attractive woman outside the club on Rap Sh!t
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Rap Sh!t Has Grind, Hustle, and Cute Women Flirting (Living the Dream)

Realizing that her new career might be slipping from her grasp, Chastity does what does best: hustles.

Natalie December 1, 2023
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
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