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Book Features Crafts & DIY Projects

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Foolish Child #123: Black Lives Thriving

That’s it.

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The Comment Awards Are Playing Softball in Stardew Valley

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Music

Happy Beyoncé Day to All Who Celebrate

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In light of current conditions for queer Nigerians — and global conditions facing queer people — a book like 2015’s Under the Udala Trees is ever-timely.

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TV Reviews

“Paper Girls” Takes Us On A Time Warp and Sets Up Destined Queerness

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First Person

On Staying Sober and What TV Gets Right and Wrong About Alcohol

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Society + Culture

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Harley Quinn season 3: Harley and Ivy clink beers while lying on the beach
TV Reviews

“Harley Quinn” Season 3 Is Even Gayer and More Romantic!

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Movie Reviews

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Book Lists

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Literature

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Sports

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TV Show Recaps

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Dating Podcasts

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Food and Drink

The Hottest Salad This Summer Is a Niçoise

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