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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.

Apr 28, 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

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

Apr 28, 2026

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

Apr 28, 2026

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

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

News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

Apr 27, 2026

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Kate McKinnon Returning to SNL To Make the Yuletide Gay With Billie Eilish

Kate McKinnon is gonna host SNL’s Christmas episode, Netflix’s trailer for its doc about the U.S Women’s Soccer Team’s 2023 World Cup tournament journey is here, Bella Ramsey is stoked…

Riese

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Nov 29, 2023

Mindy, Ali and Elliot yelling from the sidelines

movie reviews

“Ex-mas” Should Be About The Chaotic Lesbian Sister But Instead It’s About Straight People 😔

The new Prime Video / Freevee Christmas movie “Exmas” is a stirring tribute to the power of turtlenecks in Minnesota with a lesbian character who should be the star but…

Riese

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Nov 29, 2023

Jes Tom exists a black SUV smiling wearing a white shirt and an orange short sleeve overshirt.

comedy

Getting High With James Tom: Talking Comedy, Transmasculinity, and Taylor Swift

“Does Elliot Page give me notes? Elliot has not given me any notes but I would be open to hearing them.”

Reed Motti

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Nov 29, 2023

Janelle Monáe in a black strapless dress, twice.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Serving Up a Double Scoop of Janelle Monáe

Oh did you think Lena Waithe wasn’t going to stud stunt at the Renaissance premiere?

Christina Tucker

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Nov 29, 2023

The following skincare stocking stuffers: Supergoop Mineral Matte Screen sunscreen, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, and Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Skincare Enthusiasts

Featuring skincare gifts at three different price ranges!

ashni

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Nov 29, 2023

puzzles

Mini Crossword Won’t Take You 525,600 Minutes

What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo?

Kate Hawkins

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Nov 29, 2023

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Lesbian TikTok Mourns Shannon Beveridge and Becky’s Breakup While Analyzing Fletcher’s Social Media Activity

Lesbian TikTok is reeling from Shannon Beveridge and Becky Missal’s breakup and possibly related subsequent TikToks from Shannon’s ex-girlfriend, Fletcher.

Riese

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Nov 28, 2023

Actress Cynthia Nixon announces a hunger strike calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the White House on November 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Nixon, who was joined by state legislators, community leaders and activist, demands that President Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and stops military aid to Israel. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

politics + activism

Cynthia Nixon Joins Hunger Strike for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

More than a dozen activists and local lawmakers are hunger striking in Washington right now to call for President Biden and Congress commit to a permanent ceasefire, Cynthia Nixon is…

Carmen Phillips

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Nov 28, 2023