Seeing Norma’s and Quinni’s nuanced portrayals of autistic queer teen girls heals the confused, scared, and incredibly lonely autistic queer teen girl I once was. And I’m so damn happy so many others are also feeling the same way.
Today you’re getting our entire team’s spiciest takes about 2022 LGBTQ+ TV and film, something I was only able to convince people to participate in because Nico said we could keep them safely tucked within A+.
Ginny and Georgia season two trailer, Aubrey Plaza and Meghann Fahy tripping balls together in Italy, Karla made it to the Survivor finale, and more!
“Skating as a culture is getting more and more visibly queer”
Also, I did NOT know Ali Krieger had a gay brother!!!! I love gay siblings!
Come for the crossword, stay for the bonus reading!
And ok, it safe to admit those trendy sci-fi avatars are kinda creepy? (Plus, still celebrating the Respect for Marriage Act and former teen activists reflect on why kids shouldn’t have to save us)
“We are reaffirming a fundamental truth,” Biden said before signing the bill. “Love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love.”
Surprise! A League of Their Own keeps winning!
For thirteen warm days in these cold months, let’s hang.
I chose four new to me recipes — a gingerbread cake, gingerbread rolled cookies, gingerbread drop cookies, and gingerbread bars — and am here to report back.
We live in a world that doesn’t value people of color or women over thirty, so I understand why you feel like this. But you are lovable.
Guess the phrase and be rewarded (internally, emotionally).
Watching Leopard Skin feels like a horny fever dream.
TikTok has found Love Actually’s deleted lesbian scenes, the Mean Girls musical movie is full of queers, and a happy must-read about Brittney Griner.
Facilitated by shea wesley martin, this 90-minute workshop creates space for participants to intentionally engage in writing, discussing craft, and building connections within the A+ community.
Drew: Then Kehlani does a little Titanic, which means “putting a hand on the fogged-up glass”—
Riese: It means “causing a ship to hit an iceberg and then sink.”
Drew: Which… metaphorically? You could argue…
“My wish was for Max’s present to reflect more of a life like mine. I don’t hang out with mostly cis people, I don’t hang out with mostly white people. Diverse is such a weird word but my community is mixed and diverse in all sorts of ways. That’s my queer community.”
REI brought some extra joy to our writers’ lives by opening up their catalog and letting us choose gifts to give each other!
Have you ever heard of a Bridal Expo? I sure hadn’t! And did you know there are wedding-themed porta potties?!