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lgbt book reviews

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

6 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

The Latest

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

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‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

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Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

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Cynthia Erivo Ran a Marathon Faster Than It Takes To Watch Both ‘Wicked’ Movies

News

Apr 27, 2026

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pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Fletcher Has Been Signing a Lot of Boobs on Tour

Fletcher talks latest album, tour, and chaos; Reneé Rapp doesn’t want you to forget she’s a LESBIAN; the cult classic D.E.B.S. turns 20, and more sapphic pop culture treats!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Mar 27, 2024

A collage of 16 players in the Autostraddle March Madness tournament, these are all theater/art/music students (known collectively as "the thesbians")

tv feature

Autostraddle March Madness 2024: “The Kids Are Alright” Round One — Thesbians

Santana Lopez and Brittany S. Pierce, Everything Sucks’ Kate and Emaline, All American’s Coop, and Heartstopper’s Elle to name a few. This round features some of the most celebrated queer…

Natalie

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Mar 27, 2024

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Let’s Go Day Drinking With Kristen Stewart (and Seth Meyers, I Guess)

Kristen Stewart takes shots, does a costume change, gives Seth a lesbian makeover, and declares herself a lesbian icon.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Mar 27, 2024

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: According to Towa Bird, It’s the Year of the Sapphic Sweater Vest

Also, Kate Moennig is in gardening queer mode and more queer IG moments.

Christina Tucker

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Mar 27, 2024

bodybuilders and Jackie in Love Lies Bleeding

movie features

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ and the History of Female Bodybuilding Reveal Society’s Fear of ‘Monstrous’ Women

In Love Lies Bleeding, the two main female characters exist outside of the dominant cultural ideas of what makes a woman and what makes a man, not just in their…

Stef Rubino

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Mar 27, 2024

food and drink

Uncommon Pairings: Wines That Go Beyond Grapes

I was taught that wine is fermented grape juice, but that’s way too narrow in my opinion! In fact, some of the most exciting things in the wine world are…

ashni

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Mar 27, 2024

8 across / 3 letters / clue: Beading or leatherworking tool

puzzles

Mini Crossword Apologizes to Cameron Diaz for the Omission

What did one monocle say to the other monocle?

Kate Hawkins

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Mar 27, 2024

movie reviews

‘Rent’ (The Film) Is Best Performed Live (By You)

Rent will never be a perfect movie. And it never needs to be. Because Rent is best enjoyed singing it loudly at the top of your lungs, dancing until you…

Carmen Phillips

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Mar 26, 2024