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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

9 Minutes

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

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Furiosa queer: Anya Taylor Joy as Furiosa covered in dirt looks back, an open road stretching beyond her.

movie reviews

‘Furiosa’ Is a Dazzling Blockbuster — And Also a Trans Allegory?

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is bound to inspire further attachment to its titular lead from queer people — especially trans femme viewers.

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puzzles

Mini Crossword Thinks All Beloved Characters Are Queer, Won’t Be Convinced Otherwise

Just let it have this one.

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tv show recaps

In ‘Under the Bridge’, Cam and Rebecca Have World’s Saddest Sleepover

Some months have passed since the last episode of ‘Under the Bridge,’ and Rebecca’s taken center stage in trial discourse as the Writer From New York City while Cam continues…

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shopping

Calling All Hotties! What to Wear to the Megan Thee Stallion Hot Girl Summer Tour

Speaking from personal experience at the concert in Detroit, “as little clothes as possible” was absolutely the name of the game.

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Ava and Deborah smiling with their arms around each other on Hacks

tv show recaps

‘Hacks’ Is a Rare Comedy Series That’s Smart About Characters ‘Getting Canceled’

It’s a Deborah Vance vs. Kathy Vance showdown. Plus, Deborah does a KEG STAND.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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two queer people of color wearing tank tops embrace on a bed, one clearly topping the other, both smiling, the bottom broadly and the top softly. the image is red.

af+

Days of Organizing, Nights of Bratting: A Femme Queer Spanks, Straps, Gets Toppy and Waxed

A writer reflects on accessing desire in trying times and the romance of collective liberation — playdates that range from toppy to bratty, a bottom with endearing nonverbal cues, a…

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May 23, 2024