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Puzzles

Mini Crossword in a Haystack

You know what you deserve today? A gay little puzzle!

Rachel November 14, 2022 15 Comments
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Thank You and Welcome to 550+ New A+ Members!

It’s impossible for indie media to exist without reader support!

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Quiz: Tell Me About the Drama in Your Life, and I’ll Tell You What Bravo Show To Watch

If you want to take the Bravo plunge, I’ll tell you where to start. If you’re already part of the Bravo fam, consider this a personality quiz that determines which show from Bravo’s lineup best matches your dramatic energy.

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A Spoonie is an affectionate name for a chronically ill person who has limited energy (spoons!) to use on any given day. It’s a rad community of resilient people whose physical, emotional, and cognitive struggles are mostly invisible to their friends, colleagues, and even family members.

Heather Hogan November 13, 2022 19 Comments
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No One Cares About Queer People as Much as Queer People

“Some people grumble about how much “easier” younger generations have it.”

Valerie Anne November 12, 2022 7 Comments
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AM/PM: A Former Skincare Salesperson and Their Evening Wind Down Routine

I used to have a cabinet of products I used with reckless abandon. Now, I’m more thoughtful with what I put on my face and into my routine.

meg November 12, 2022 8 Comments
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Exploring the Horniest Songs Ever Written

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A+ Crossword That Did the Reading

Come for the gay clues, stay for the brief cultural history lesson.

Rachel November 12, 2022 26 Comments
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Boobs on Your Tube: Queer Queen Karla Continues to Crush “Survivor”

Plus updates on Station 19 and American Horror Story!

The TV Team November 11, 2022 12 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Foraging for Mushrooms

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Homophobic Hobby Lobby Accidentally Made a Lesbian Christmas Rom-Com

It’s like of Joe Fox of You’ve Got Mail had a soul! 

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So You Want To Dress Like Tár

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Christina Tucker November 11, 2022 8 Comments
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Holigay Gift Guide: For Your Long-Distance Friends

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The “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” Trailer Promises Whitney Houston and Robyn Crawford, Dancing Together

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There Were 122 Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer and Trans Candidates in the 2022 Midterms, Here’s How They Did

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How Art Modeling Carried Me Through an Abusive Relationship

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