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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

7 Hours

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

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‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

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Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

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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

podcasts

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 309: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way

This post attempts to do what so many others have not tried to do, perhaps because ultimately who cares: relay the absolute treachery of a Season 3 L Word episode…

Riese

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Feb 24, 2020

society + culture

Sunday Funday and the USWNT Love Dolls With Little Big Heads

Happy Sunday! A Megan Rapinoe Funko, a Billie Jean King Barbie, a plea for Rosie Perez, and more good gay news from the week!

Ari

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Feb 23, 2020

nsfw sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Doesn’t Deserve Rights

A queer woman’s guide to top/bottom culture, why it’s fine if you haven’t had a serious relationship, why to post your lesbian thirst trap and more.

Ryan

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Feb 23, 2020

parenting & family

Raising Baby T. Rex: Marsha Pizza Johnson and Queer Family Matters

I want Remi to be able to write and narrate her own life. I owe her that as someone who had to reclaim my story.

KaeLyn

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Feb 22, 2020

webcomics

Reine #5: Simultaneously Singular and Plural

They really contain multitudes.

Ren Strapp

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Feb 22, 2020

tv show recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: “The Bold Type” Puts Kat Back on Tinder to Delightfully Bisexual Results

Also: Patience is a real one on All American, Lisa has a lil’ ex drama on All Rise, and Hope continues to choose a flaming marshmallow over Josie on Legacies.

The TV Team

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Feb 21, 2020

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Between US Immigration, Political Deepfakes and Hanau Attack, It’s Not Looking Great

In this week’s Extra, Extra! we discuss immigration, healthcare, and political interference. Additional links touch on white supremacist violence in Germany, the climate crisis, and censorship around the world.

the team

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Feb 21, 2020