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AF+

A+ Roundtable: Coping with Climate Change

“Corrupt politicians and leaders want to destroy our spirit. We can’t let them.”

the team July 8, 2022 10 Comments
Against a white tiled background, a white person's hand holds up a cardboard sign that reads, "MY BODY MY CHOICE."
First Person Queer Pregnancy

I’m Trans, I’m Trying to Get Pregnant and I’m More Pro-Choice Than Ever

Roe v. Wade has been overturned, today, as I lie here praying that I’m pregnant. And I have never been more pro-choice than I am in this moment.

R/B Mertz July 8, 2022 13 Comments
In Thor: Love and Thunder, Valkyrie, who's now gay on screen, sits next to Jane Foster. Valkyrie is played by Tessa Thompson, Jane is played by Natalie Portman. The two actresses are in matching gold thrones, one with red velvet seats and one with green. Valkyrie is in a gold robe with a hood, and Jane is in a green robe with a hood. Jane is leaning in to talk with Valkyrie.
Movie Reviews

“Thor: Love and Thunder” Promised Us Gay Valkyrie, So What Happened Here?

After being queer coded for years, everyone expected that Valkyrie would finally have a major gay storyline. And yet! How did Marvel still get it so wrong?

Carmen Phillips July 8, 2022 22 Comments
Brittney Griner is in a red t-shirt that says "Crenshaw" and round glasses, descending on a staircase in a government building. In front of her is a w white woman with blonde hair, wearing a hat that looks like that of an Russian official or security officer.
Politics + Activism

Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russia, We Hold Our Breath for What Comes Next

End this nightmare. Bring BG home.

Carmen Phillips July 7, 2022 13 Comments
Jess Carter of England, Fran Kirby of England, Manuela Giugliano of Italy, Danielle van de Donk of Holland
Sports

The Football Gays to Watch Out for in the 2022 Women’s Euros

Let’s take a whirlwind tour through the top teams and all the out players, to see who may be lighting up this summer’s tournament.

Sally July 7, 2022 15 Comments
A+ Read a Fucking Book Club, Live virtual Q&A with Chris Belcher, Tuesday July 26, 5-6:30[m PST A+ Pop-Up discord. This graphic has a palm tree in the background and also features the A+ logo and the cover of Pretty Baby: a Memoir by Chris Belcher
Literature

WHAT?? There’s an A+ Book Club?!

Announcing the NEW A+ book club which features an author Q&A just for our members!

Nico July 7, 2022 20 Comments
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First Person TV Feature

Slow Takes: “12 Dates of Christmas” and When Transphobia Makes You a Chaos Demon

If you want to live in a reality show, go ahead and sow chaos, but if you’d rather have a romcom, you have to let go.

Drew Burnett Gregory July 7, 2022 4 Comments
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Parenting & Family

I Was Ready for Parenthood — Then the Pandemic Struck

The question was never ‘did I want you.’ The question was always ‘could I keep you safe?’

Darcy July 7, 2022 29 Comments
Motherland Fort Salem: Scylla looks ready to fight
TV Show Recaps

“Motherland: Fort Salem” Episode 303 Recap: Witch Fight

Scylla, Abigail, Tally and the gang try to balance a search for Raelle and evading capture and end up running into a familiar striking face…

Valerie Anne July 6, 2022 2 Comments
Vera Kelly: Lost and Found by Rosalie Knecht features a cartoon woman with black curly hair pulled back, red lips, and red framed glasses. She's holding a steering wheel.
LGBT Book Reviews

Gay History, Mystery, and Romance Abound in Latest Thrilling Vera Kelly Adventure

Set in 1971, Vera Kelly: Lost and Found takes the series’ titular P.I. from post-Stonewall NYC to the sprawling land of Southern California, where she must solve her most personal case ever: the disappearance of her girlfriend.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 6, 2022 7 Comments
Valkyrie licks a green dagger in Thor: Love and Thunder
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: “Thor: Love and Thunder” Says No Girlfriend For Valkyrie AGAIN

A new a first-generation Muslim-American character on grown-ish, Emma Corrin on their sexual and gender fluidity, and Jasmin Savoy’s very gay new music video!

Heather Hogan July 6, 2022 4 Comments
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Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 202: Boundaries

When it comes to boundaries, our strengths are our weaknesses and our weaknesses are our strengths. (Also let us talk about Raven Symoné’s chaotic gay TikTok, shall we?)

Drew Burnett Gregory July 6, 2022 1 Comment
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: The Best Part of “The L Word: Generation Q” Is Watching Shane Be a Cool Gay Aunt

Also, one week til King Princess drops some new bops!

Christina Tucker July 6, 2022 1 Comment
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Brittney Griner Writes to Joe Biden, ‘I’m Terrified I Might Be Here Forever’

As many updates about Brittney Griner that I could fit in one link roundup.

Carmen Phillips July 5, 2022 7 Comments
Only Murders in the Building: Selena Gomez and Cara Delevingne aka Mabel and Alice are mid-kiss, lips slightly parted
TV Reviews

Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez Smash Sculptures and Mouths in “Only Murders in the Building”

Cara Delevingne has wasted no time turning the gay up to eleven in the second season of Only Murders in the Building, and we are grateful.

Valerie Anne July 5, 2022 16 Comments
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Lesbian Sex

I’m a Bisexual Woman With Genital Herpes — Here’s What’s in My Sex Bag

After my diagnosis, I thought my sex life was over. I was wrong.

Cam Smith July 5, 2022 5 Comments
The cover of Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond features a cartoon wedding cake with a slice taken out of it revealing a rainbow cake and two women sitting on top of the cake.
LGBT Book Reviews

“Queerly Beloved” Is a Love Letter to Tulsa and Chosen Family

The queer baking romance has Tulsa at its core.

ashni July 5, 2022 3 Comments
Identity

You Need Help: How Do I Stop Hating My Face?

You do not need to change your face. But I do think you can start to change your thoughts.

Darcy July 5, 2022 9 Comments
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First Person

That Time I Binged “Freaks and Geeks” While My Stalker Ex Held Me Captive

Kim and Lindsay’s friendship is the real love story of this series. I want them to end up as friends like everyone wants the leads to end up together in a romantic comedy. I shake with it.

Nico July 5, 2022 40 Comments
A collage featuring the books Bitter and Gender Queer, a mixtape of summer jams, an ESPN Fantasy Women's Basketball logo, shea wearing sunglasses, a black top, board shorts, and a blue button down that is open, The Chicks, a drill, a pair of hills with Mabel the dog on top, a name badge that says HELLO My Name is shea martin pronouns: they/them, the words BRUNCH BRUNCH BRUNCH, an egg, a lime slice, and a waffle.
Culture

Here Are Our They/Them Summer Mood Boards

Fox News apparently did not actually publish a story about “they/them summer” undermining American democracy, but we’re reclaiming the term anyway!!!!!!!! Happy they/them summer to all who celebrate.

the team July 4, 2022 27 Comments
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