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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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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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tv feature

Truman Capote’s Swans Ranked by How Much I Want To Be Insulted by Them

These Swans can terrorize me any day.

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movie reviews

“Mulholland Drive” and the Power That Lurks in the Shadows

David Lynch’s 2001 masterpiece has a thematic core that has been largely ignored.

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Mar 12, 2024

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dating

You Need Help: All I Want Is a Relationship But I Can’t Make it Past the First Date

“How do I somehow give off that I’m girlfriend material? I just want to be wanted back for a change.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Mar 12, 2024

lgbt book reviews

In “City of Laughter,” a Story Doesn’t Have To Be Complete To Be Meaningful

Temim Fruchter’s debut novel is fueled by queer desire and queer investigation.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Mar 12, 2024

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pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Julianne Moore Plays Old-Timey Bisexual Mommi in “Mary & George”

There’s something about a woman who has 7 layers of petticoats you have to get through, ya know? Also: The Station 19 showrunners were shocked it got cancelled, and stop…

Valerie Anne

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Mar 11, 2024

A collage of birthday parties from TV Shows (Supergirl, Broad City, Riverdale, Legends of Tomorrow, One Day at a Time) collaged together in blue tones to look in the style of a horror movie. There are 15s strewn about in the background, for Autostraddle's 15th birthday.

tv lists

Top 15 TV Birthday Parties That I’ve Rewritten Into Horror Movies

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Valerie Anne

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Mar 11, 2024

parenting & family

Queer Mom Chronicles: I Have Mixed Feelings About Homework

As a parent who is making a concentrated effort to teach my child boundaries when it comes to helping manage burnout, homework doesn’t really fit in with that.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Mar 11, 2024