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Politics + Activism

Trump’s Anti-Trans Ad Blitz Hopes To Trick Moderates and Football Fans Into Voting for Him

In the final days leading up to the election, Trump’s team is making a calculated and expensive effort to inspire votes by stoking hatred against transgender people. Why does he think it’s going to work?

Riese November 2, 2024 3 Comments
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Community

The Recurring Dreams and Nightmares That Haunt Us

Gay people talking about their dreams? How groundbreaking.

the team November 2, 2024 1 Comment
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Book Features

Things I Read That I Love #339: Nerd Clusters, Love Is Blind, Competitive Cheerleading, the Free Returns Industry and More

Topics include “border theater” in Texas, the rise of Nerds Clusters, the WNBA, regional McDonalds’ cuisine, behind the scenes at Love is Blind, how the Fentanyl crisis is harming teens, the collapse of self-worth in the digital age, the competitive cheerleading monopoly and more!

Riese November 1, 2024 4 Comments
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Culture

Dolls on Tour Bring Trans Art Where It’s Needed Most

Sunny Laprade and Violet Stanza talk about their queer variety show, Dolls on Tour.

Motti November 1, 2024 3 Comments
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AF+

My Ex Would Rather I Rearrange My Entire Life Than Be Friends

Your ex doesn’t want to see you at public spaces, but is that your responsibility? Also, a reader wonders if it’s empty flirting or something more?

the team November 1, 2024 3 Comments
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Movie Lists TV Lists

November 2024: What’s New and Gay to Stream

We’ve got new queers in Sex Lives of College Girls (including Ruby Cruz!), the streaming debuts of My Old Ass and Emilia Perez, new seasons of Bad Sisters and Silo, and so much more!

Riese November 1, 2024 10 Comments
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Culture

The History and Future of Lesbian Art Communities

Dyke+ ArtHaus creates a community for dyke artists, specifically centering those over 40.

Gabrielle Grace Hogan November 1, 2024 1 Comment
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TV Reviews

With ‘Agatha All Along,’ the MCU Finally Lets Two Women Kiss

Agatha and Rio kiss like they’re drinking water after a year in the desert, with decades or maybe even centuries of built up tension and longing and heartache and love.

Valerie Anne October 31, 2024 17 Comments
Etaf
Music

Queer Arab Artist Etaf Dares To Deviate

Kuwaiti-born and with cultural roots from Palestine and Lebanon, Etaf is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, lawyer, lecturer, artist, and more.

Noor Aldayeh October 31, 2024 2 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

What’s the Truth Behind the Rumored 13th Zodiac Sign?

The rumor about Ophiuchus being the “13th sign” gained traction after a 2016 NASA post addressed its inclusion when recalculating the positioning of the constellations.

Deb Roe October 31, 2024 18 Comments
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First Person

I Got My Driver’s License Last Week, Just Like We Always Talked About

Or: A Love Letter to You and to the Moon (Who Does Not Wish To Be Photographed at This Time)

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 30, 2024 3 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Ali Krieger Soft Launches a New Boo!!

Also Chappell Roan is already working on a new record??

Christina Tucker October 30, 2024 3 Comments
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First Person

Cheers to the Birthday I Didn’t Think I’d Reach

I turned 30 last month. It was my first birthday in recent memory I actually planned for.

Summer Tao October 30, 2024 8 Comments
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AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Mini Crossword Flew Too Close to the Sun

But for one bright and glorious moment, it was perfect.

Rebecca Goldstein October 30, 2024
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Relationships

The Ultimate Guide To Being Happy in a Lesbian Long Distance Relationship

For as long as there are lesbians, there will be lesbians in long distance relationships it seems.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 29, 2024 2 Comments
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Dating

‘My Girlfriend Thinks About Her Ex More Than She Thinks About Me’

My girlfriend will say things like “I know you hate Halloween” but here’s the thing: I feel fine about Halloween. It’s her ex who hates Halloween.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 29, 2024 2 Comments
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Issues Movie Features

Evil Mothers Everywhere

Our latest horror movies depict mothers spiraling when left alone.

Nico October 29, 2024 4 Comments
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Halloween

My Girlfriend and I Went Viral for Dressing as Chappell Roan and a Passenger Seat for Halloween

It was settled as early as August: Britt would be Chappell, and I would be a literal passenger seat. 

Motti October 28, 2024 3 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Come On, Ilene! ‘The L Word’ Creator Co-Founds Queer Media Company With Jennifer Beals

Ilene Chaiken and Jennifer Beals have started a queer media company, The Legend of Vox Machina got renewed for a fourth season, a trailer for the SZA/Keke Palmer buddy comedy, Amber Benson reflects on Buffy, and more!

Valerie Anne October 28, 2024 1 Comment
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Book Features

Writing a Lesbian Novel Should Have Been Easier. It Wasn’t

Was it cowardice that kept us, in our debut, from writing a queer novel?

Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta
October 28, 2024 2 Comments
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