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LGBT Book Reviews

Autistic Teen Girl Takes On the Rich and Powerful in This Queer YA Thriller

This is Jen Wilde’s first thriller, but I hope not her last.

Sa'iyda Shabazz May 8, 2023
OVEMBER 23: Singer Taylor Swift (L) and actress Dianna Agron attend the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Dianna Agron on Those Gaylor Rumors: “Me? Oh, if only!”

The Little Mermaid’s queer origins, Jodi Balfour thinks Keeley and Jack really could’ve had something special on Ted Lasso, and more!

Heather Hogan May 8, 2023 11 Comments
Against a blue sky filled with fluffy clouds, there is a green street sign with white text that reads, "Menopause: next exit." A white arrow points to the right.
First Person

Old Gal, New Tricks: Queer Menopause and Masturbation

This is what we don’t talk about when we (don’t) talk about menopause…and masturbation.

Jenni May 8, 2023 11 Comments
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Parenting & Family

Queer Mom Chronicles: When You’re the Only Lesbian Mom on the Playground

There’s a certain amount of risk calculation you have to do when you’re the only queer mom in a group of parents.

Sa'iyda Shabazz May 8, 2023 10 Comments
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Mini Crossword Is Working Through Some Jealousy

Why did the can crusher quit their job?

Amanda Rafkin May 8, 2023 3 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr Proposes to Girlfriend at Queer Prom, Calls It “A Love That Feels Like Home”

Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed’s brilliant, determined, resolute love story is proof that love is a revolution.

Carmen Phillips May 7, 2023 11 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: Which Queer Short Story Collection Should You Read?

Need some bite-sized pieces of queer fiction? Try a short story collection!

Casey May 7, 2023 22 Comments
A four-ingredient asparagus tart, in a close up photo. Asparagus spears are sitting in a cheese and puff pastry shell.
Recipes

Four-Ingredient Asparagus Tart for Mothers Day (Or the Friend You Yell “Mother” at in the Chat)

In my opinion there’s no better home for springtime asparagus than nestled between a bed of cheese and butter. That’s my selling point. My strongest argument.

Carmen Phillips May 7, 2023 23 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Did Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Very Quietly Intro a Canonically Queer Character?

Nothing queer happens in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but we did meet a canonically queer character.

Carmen Phillips May 6, 2023 10 Comments
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Sports

Brittney Griner’s Teammates Rate Her Red Carpet Fits

10/10! Out the park! Killed it! Slay! Repost! Couple of the night! Couple of the year!

Heather Hogan May 6, 2023 3 Comments
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Music

Playlist: What I Think Each Yellowjacket Would Listen To

The music has been so consistently good that I was inspired to make individual playlists for our six main Yellowjackets.

Julie Gentile May 6, 2023 13 Comments
Comedy

Everyone Is “Upset” About the Way I Cut Brownies — I Must Defend My Honor

I’ve been informed this is the absolute most chaotic way to slice brownies. Do you agree?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 6, 2023 49 Comments
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A+ Crossword Has Two Tickets to the Swamp Gala

What do you get when you cross a dog with a calculator?

Amanda Rafkin May 6, 2023 7 Comments
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Politics + Activism

New Polls Reveal Alarming Number of Americans Are Wrong About Trans People, I Wonder Why

Most Americans support bans on gender-affirming medical care for trans youth and participation in sports for trans women — an agenda heartily endorsed by the media they consume.

Riese May 5, 2023 8 Comments
Bel-Air: Ashley listens to her brother (off-screen) lie about the drugs he's taking. She's wearing a butterfly print blazer and a ruffled-bib long-sleeve blouse.
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: It’s a Happy Ending for Ashley on “Bel-Air” Season 2

Plus! Updates on Survivor, Fantasy Island, The Rookie: Feds, Saint X, The Power, and All American!

Natalie and Valerie Anne
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Food Lists

Spring Edit: Savory Snacks Under $5 To Eat Outside in the Sun

I highly recommend going outside RIGHT NOW AND HAVING A SNACK.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 5, 2023 13 Comments
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Movie Reviews

“You Can Live Forever” Shows Sapphic Love in A Religious World

Desire, passion, and love quickly override differences as Jaime and Marike quickly fall in love.

Amari Gaiter May 5, 2023 3 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Good Trouble” Tackles Lesbian Anniversaries and Trans Parenthood

It’s so good to see Alice happy!

Natalie May 5, 2023 12 Comments
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Music

Joy Oladokun’s “Proof of Life” Will Save Your Soul

With soulful refrains and sounds that wrap you in warmth, it’s a reminder that we’re not so alone in this sh*t of a world.

shea wesley martin May 5, 2023 8 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Living Their Truth

“‘Did you get this because you used to be goth or because you used to be a theater kid?’ What do you mean, used to???”

Darcy May 5, 2023 14 Comments
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