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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

2 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

2 Hours

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

6 Hours

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

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: This Jen Beattie and Ali Krieger Video Is Too Cute

Also, is the Wicked press tour STILL happening?

Christina Tucker

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Dec 11, 2024

music

The 17 Best Queer Singles of 2024

As I dove into this year’s best queer singles, it’s given me a newfound appreciation for storytelling — not only lyrically but musically.

Tima

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Dec 11, 2024

Good Girl by Aria Aber, Voice Like a Hyacinth by Mallory Pearson and The Shutouts by Gabrielle Korn

book lists

48 Most Anticipated Queer Books Coming Out December 2024 and January 2025

The next couple months are bringing lots of new queer books to shelves, but sapphic Romantasy in particular is booming this winter.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya and Riese

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Dec 10, 2024

politics + activism

Nikki Giovanni Never Stopped Standing Up for What’s Right

On Monday, it was reported that Nikki Giovanni — internationally recognized poet and leader in the Black Arts Movement who urged us to believe in and fight for a world…

Stef Rubino

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Dec 10, 2024

"I have been struggling with a lot of shame about this but I'm also really excited."

sex

‘I Want To Call My Partner Mommy’

“The issue for me right now is talking about it!”

Summer Tao

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Dec 10, 2024

christmas

What To Buy the Chappell Roan Fan You Love for the Holidays

These gifts will turn any home into the Pink Pony Club!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Dec 10, 2024

christmas

Gift Guide To Support Palestinian and Lebanese Artists and Brands This Holiday Season

Whether you’re looking for specialty food items, handmade pottery and home goods, or gifts for your younger, cooler cousins, there’s a little something for everyone.

Elena Dudum

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Dec 10, 2024