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No Filter: Gillian Anderson Is Giving Mom Content and I Love It

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Christina Tucker January 11, 2023 3 Comments
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Rachel January 11, 2023 14 Comments
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Also.Also.Also: Challenge Yourself to Read 25 Books by a Black Woman This Year

Join the Free Black Women’s Library Challenge, the queer South is a place of radical possibility, and old digital cameras from the 00s are ready for a comeback.

Carmen Phillips January 10, 2023 31 Comments
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54 Queer and Feminist Books Coming Out Winter 2023

Welcome to 2023, which promises to be yet another spectacular year for feminist and queer books. This winter is only the beginning!

Casey January 10, 2023 18 Comments
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Stef Rubino January 10, 2023 1 Comment
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Dating

You Need Help: How Do I Get Back Into Dating at Age 54?

As a culture, we spend a lot of time talking about all of the ways that dating can suck; it becomes easy to forget how fun it can actually be!

Darcy January 10, 2023 8 Comments
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Puzzles

Word Search: Lesbian Potlucks, According to AI

I asked ChatGPT to build this word search and wow, it sure did do that.

Laneia January 10, 2023 19 Comments
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The L Word: Generation Q

L Word Generation Q Season 3: Everything We Know

309 Episode Stills are in and we’ve got Tina, Bette and Shane out here supporting Angie at her reading, Dre on The Aloce Show, Alice in Evil Knievel Chic and so much more.

Riese January 9, 2023 104 Comments
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Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L and Back: Generation Q Podcast 308: Let’s Drop a Turkey

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Analyssa January 9, 2023 32 Comments
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TV Reviews

“Ginny & Georgia” Season 2 Is a Rainbow Tornado of Teen Drama

The new season of Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia is full of heartache, friendship, crime, singing, and of course that good, good gay drama.

Valerie Anne January 9, 2023 2 Comments
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Society + Culture

Fox News Calls Green M&M “Opportunistic Little Bitch” on All-Women Packaging

The new limited edition candy packaging has got Conservatives melting down like a chocolate bar in the sun.

Heather Hogan January 9, 2023 28 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Gabrielle Union Is Kissing on a Lady in Apple TV+’s “Truth Be Told” Trailer

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Heather Hogan January 9, 2023 12 Comments
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Shopping

These Earplugs Changed My Life, Help Me Sleep Better Than Ever

I’m getting more sleep, and I’ve started wearing them casually as I’m doing homework in the library or taking the bus to work.

Lily Alvarado January 9, 2023 17 Comments
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
LGBT Book Reviews

In a Year Full of Great Sapphic Holiday Romances, “Kiss Her Once for Me” Stood Out

Kiss Her Once for Me is a truly stellar example of not just a holiday romance or a queer romance, but of any kind of romance.

Casey January 9, 2023 11 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Grabbed a Flannel This Morning

A fun crossword for your Monday!

Rachel January 9, 2023 10 Comments
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TV Reviews

Prime Video’s “The Rig” Has “Doctor Who” Vibes and a Scottish Butch Lesbian

If you keep punching the Earth, it’s going to punch back!

Heather Hogan January 8, 2023 12 Comments
Quizzes

Quiz: Which Pokemon Is Your Gender?

Ah, gender! A concept as elusive and shrouded in mystery as the world’s favorite pocket monsters! And so I have created this very scientifically sound quiz to help you catch both.

Heather Hogan January 8, 2023 25 Comments
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Book Lists

Eight New Queer Indigenous Books

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Casey January 7, 2023 14 Comments
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Comedy

Every Character in the New Clue Board Game Could Ruin Your Life

When you think about Clue, if your first thought is “Man I wish that were a sexier, gayer game,” then boy do I have news for you!

Analyssa January 7, 2023 13 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1501 and 1502 Recap: Sweet Sixteen

In the nine months since my last Drag Race recap, drag has become a culture war.

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