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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

2 Hours

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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Elliot Page attends the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 05, 2022

movie news & trailers

Drag Queens, Lesbian Conductors, and Elliot Page: 5 Queer Films Playing at TIFF 2023

The initial lineup was released today and it looks to be another strong year with a mix of celebrated titles from previous festivals and new premieres.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Jul 24, 2023

Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty warms up prior to the game against the Indiana Fever at Barclays

sports

WNBA Week 8: The Wings Soar and The Liberty Finally Look Like a Superteam

Also more queer W love and Carmen’s Fits of the Week.

Natalie, Heather Hogan, and Carmen Phillips

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Jul 24, 2023

The Marvels stand in formation, ready to fight!

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: The Gay, Gender-Bent, and Lady-Led Trailers From Comic-Con

Harley Quinn! Cake & Fiona! Wheel of Time! And the day Ao3 went down.

Heather Hogan

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Jul 24, 2023

Vicky Knight and Esme Creed-Miles in Silver Haze

movie reviews

“Silver Haze” Finds Devastation and Beauty in a New Kind of Lesbian Romance

There are plenty of movies with characters who have scars, but very few that don’t use them for either horror or inspiration.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Jul 24, 2023

food and drink

Four Three-Ingredient Dips to Whip Up While Gay Gossiping

Easy, breezy summer dips that’ll take your porch/yard/stoop/patio hang to the next level!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Jul 24, 2023

a crying clown, a woman crying on her steering wheel, a woman taking a selfie with a friend while crying, and a woman crying on the couch into her dog

quizzes

Quiz: Where Should You Cry Right Now?

Crying is cheaper than brunch!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Jul 23, 2023

food and drink

Messy Kitchen: I’ve Been Making Clam Pasta for Nearly a Decade, and It’s Different Every Time

There’s a difference between comfort and pleasure.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Jul 23, 2023

movie reviews

‘Chasing Chasing Amy’ Is Not the Fluffy Love Letter to the Problematic Film You’d Expect

It’s hard to put yourself out there, especially when you’re talking about something that means a lot to you. But the only reason Chasing Chasing Amy works as a documentary…

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Jul 23, 2023