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A black and white photo of a young Tina Turner screaming.
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May the queen of rock and roll forever have her well-deserved peace. And also let’s talk about Trans Prom, plus according to Google questions about gender and sexuality have gone up 1,300% since 2004.

Carmen Phillips May 25, 2023 13 Comments
Elliot Page opening up a box containing his new book Pageboy, Page smiles and tears up at the camera.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Elliot Page’s First Time Seeing His Memoir Is a Bright Light in a Dark World

Apparently, Taurus Szn is the best time of the year to be lazy and sexy, so buckle up for that. Also let’s start suing in response to these book bans. They’re violating 1st Amendment rights.

Carmen Phillips May 18, 2023 6 Comments
Lily-Rose Depp and 070 Shake are dating. In these photos, Depp is sitting down and smiling with her hands up in the air, and 070 Shake is performing at a concert.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Lily-Rose Depp Confirms Relationship With 070 Shake in “4-Month Anniversary” Instagram Post, That’s Gay

Being gay and messy in your 20s is fun if you let it, so I’m wishing Lily-Rose and 070 Shake all the best. Also: a new podcast about gay music culture that I think you’ll love, and spotting a toxic boss while applying for jobs.

Carmen Phillips May 16, 2023 8 Comments
A pixelated video game called Grave Seasons.
Geekery Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Hear Me Out, What if Stardew Valley but Also With a Serial Killer Whodunit?

Plus, a guide to watching Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour from your couch, Latine teen shows keep getting cancelled, and a beautiful investigation into why so Many Asian American women are named Connie?

Carmen Phillips May 11, 2023 3 Comments
Gillian Anderson in an orange dress holding a wine glass in Sex Education.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The MILF Aesthetic Is Deservedly Getting a Museum Treatment for Its Queer Icon Status

Congratulations to Andrea Long Chu for her Pulitzer Prize in Criticism, making ethical porn for Black women, and Republicans’ anti-trans assault actually has an Achilles heel.

Carmen Phillips May 9, 2023 14 Comments
A F train subway car pulling into the station.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Jordan Neely Deserved So Much More Than What We Gave Him

Jordan Neely should be who you’re thinking about today.

Carmen Phillips May 4, 2023 5 Comments
Brittney Griner in a Phoenix Mercury press conference, sitting at a podium table in a black t-shirt, smiling with her arms crossed.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Brittney Griner’s First Press Conference Will Leave You in Laughter, Tears, All the Emotions Really

Everything you might have missed from BG’s first press conference since returning home, Dwayne Wade moved out of Florida to protect Zaya, sobriety is good for your skin, and is it sexist to want Dianne Feinstein to retire?

Carmen Phillips April 27, 2023 2 Comments
Keke Palmer makes a kissy face at the camera at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Awards Gala.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: “I Never Felt Straight Enough; I Never Felt Gay Enough” Says Keke Palmer, That’s Relatable

And I don’t know how else to say this but ugh… for Lesbian Visibility Week, they invited Jennifer Beals to the White House??

Carmen Phillips April 25, 2023 21 Comments
The four women of the movie Girl's Trip laugh in bed while getting high.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: If You’re Not High Yet, You Should Read These Links

The history and advocacy behind 4/20, Black-owned Cannabusinesses to shop, Latina-owned dispensaries, and a perfect smoke session playlist. 🌱 🌱💨 

Carmen Phillips April 20, 2023 3 Comments
Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete arrives at court to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Megan Thee Stallion Genuinely Thought People Would Believe Her

It’s rare that we’re able to hear a Black woman speak about her survival with as much breadth, nuance, and abundance of care that we get here. Also, Molly Kearney — SNL’s first nonbinary cast member — calls out anti-trans laws on air, and it’s a must see.

Carmen Phillips April 18, 2023 3 Comments
Left to Right, various red carpet photos new: Drew Barry, Aubrey Plaza, Brittney Griner, and Imara Jones. All four are new lesbian, bisexual, or trans Time 100 2023 inductees.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The Time 100 Just Dropped, Lets See Who’s All Gay and Trans Here?

Congratulations to Drew Barrymore, Aubrey Plaza, Brittney Griner (written by Sue Bird), Imara Jones (written by Tourmaline) and more!

Carmen Phillips April 13, 2023 4 Comments
An Asian woman with glasses cannot sleep and is frustrated looking at a computer instead.
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Lorraine Hansberry’s family is seeking reparations from Chicago police over land rights. Also, let’s catch up on the best in butch fashion from last night’s WNBA Draft.

Carmen Phillips April 11, 2023 5 Comments
Three photos of Dylan Mulvaney drinking a Bud Light while dressed like Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Bud Light Affirms Trans Influncer Dylan Mulvaney’s Right to Secure That Beer Sponcon Bag

This Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light story goes back to 1977 and involves Harvey Milk, it’s a wild ride! Also, Reggaeton has a color blindness problem and parasocial relationships are the imaginary friends of adulthood.

Carmen Phillips April 6, 2023 19 Comments
A single solitary Cheeto.
Society + Culture

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The first time a former president has been charged criminally! What a fucking day.

Carmen Phillips March 30, 2023 9 Comments
Selena Gomez as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place, photoshopped in front of the bi pride colors with pink and blue fire balls above her hands.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Wizards of Waverly Place Showrunner Says “It’s Obvious” Selena Gomez’s Character Was Bisexual, 11 Years Later

To get into even more detail, Alex was supposed to have a relationship with Stevie (that’s Lesbian Jesus Hayley Kiyoko to you). Also: Papayas are standing in the gap of abortion trainings for med students.

Carmen Phillips March 28, 2023 3 Comments
In a side-by-side collage, Anne Hathaway with her hair swept to the side, staring directly into camera and Michaela Coel, with short red hair, looking over her shoulder.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel To Play Pop Star/Designer Girlfriends in New A24 Film “Mother Mary”

The way this movie is about to be my entire personality. Also: Black queer history is American History (always), the influencer economy of Parade panties, and get ready for the #TransRightsReadathon.

Carmen Phillips March 21, 2023 8 Comments
Two older black lesbians with short grey hair stare at each other lovingly.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Please Let Queer People Grow Old

A stunning photo essay of queer elders that will make your day. Also: Zaya Wade’s first magazine cover is here, crossword puzzles for abortion funds, and how far-right movements die.

Carmen Phillips March 16, 2023 10 Comments
A Black butch with an afro holds their white femme partner with red hair by the waist, both are in formal wear and are staring at the camera.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The Butches Are Back (In Style) (They Never Went Away)

A butch resurgence is among us. Also: Janelle Monáe being Black, queer, and free on the cover of Ebony Magazine, RuPaul on drag ban bills, and the Haitian Women’s Team qualified for the World Cup!

Carmen Phillips March 9, 2023 6 Comments
A florida gator has a pride flag in his hand that's been photoshopped, along with a party hat and the photoshopped words PRIDE.
Society + Culture

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Queer separatism never looked so good. Also: Honoring disability activist Judy Heumann.

Carmen Phillips March 7, 2023 12 Comments
Aubrey Plaza and Jenny Ortega make deadpan faces on stage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Aubrey's in a bronze dress that also exposes her midriff.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: On Aubrey Plaza’s Lasting Reign and the Legacy of “Moody, Deadpan Latinas”

Also, ICYMI, a round up of the highs and lows in this week’s rollercoaster LGBTQ state bills, a Black feminist on what monogamy misses about patriarchy and capitalism, and more!

Carmen Phillips March 2, 2023 7 Comments
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