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TV Reviews

The Queer Legacy of “Legacies”

Before we had queer witches, we had queer werewolves and Heretics, too.

Valerie Anne October 8, 2019 9 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“All American” Episode 201 Recap: Hustle & Motivate

Beyond just redefining what it means to be “All American,” this show also gave us one of the most groundbreaking depictions of a black lesbian on network television ever.

Natalie October 8, 2019 1 Comment
Politics + Activism

Supreme Court Hears Arguments Impacting Trans, Gay Civil Rights Forever

Today the Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 apply to trans, queer and gender nonconforming people, and their decision on it will impact us all.

Rachel October 8, 2019 9 Comments
Friendship

Reimagining Intimacy: Queer People on Touch and Closeness Outside Romance and Sex

We don’t ever grow out of our need for touch, though as we mature, that kind of intimacy tends to only be expressed sexually. But sexual intimacy isn’t the only type of intimacy there is.

Christina Tesoro October 8, 2019 14 Comments
Movie Reviews

Monsters & Mommis: Three Trips to Hill House

As The Haunting of Hill House has found new life across decades, the queerness has become more explicit yet less important to the overall work.

Drew Burnett Gregory October 8, 2019 11 Comments
Book Lists Halloween

8 Queer Halloween Reads for Your Gay Spooky Needs

Here are 8 queer books appropriate for the Halloween season, from the genuinely terrifying to funny and lightly macabre.

Casey October 8, 2019 14 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 501 Recap: Pants, Hope, and Trust

Kara and Lena set us up for a season of subtext and stress; Kelly & Alex and Nia & Brainy remain adorable.

Valerie Anne October 7, 2019 51 Comments
Music

PHOTOESSAY: Tove Lo’s New Album “Sunshine Kitty” and its Bisexual Heartbreak Anthem

Singer-songwriter Tove Lo dropped her newest album, Sunshine Kitty, on September 20th, and celebrated with an intimate album release show on New York City’s Lower East Side.

Erica Snyder October 7, 2019 2 Comments
Podcasts The L Word

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 211: Loud and Proud with Chingy

“If you’re doing an anal sex seminar, why are you eating chicken wings?”

Riese October 7, 2019 6 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV News & Trailers

New “L Word: Generation Q” Trailer Promises “Real Life From The L to The Q,” Just Like the MTA

A new teaser for “The L Word: Generation Q” ensures representation of Tops, Bottoms and Verses, as well as lovers, dreamers, activists, heartbreakers, non-conformists and side-hustlers!

Riese October 6, 2019 15 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Up All Night

The damage of the war on sex work, vintage period booklets, when your head is aroused but your body isn’t (or vice versa) and more.

Ryan Yates October 6, 2019 4 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday, Like Rachel Maddow, Is ALSO Joining The Cast Of Batwoman

Rachel Maddow on Batwoman, new queer music, lesbian style instagram accounts to follow, queer food, and more! Happy Sunday!

Ari October 6, 2019 12 Comments
Parenting & Family

Raising Baby T. Rex: The Art of Having A Good Time

Everything my toddler taught me about prioritizing play.

KaeLyn October 5, 2019 16 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Tess Pearson is the Coolest Gay Tween in America on “This Is Us”

Plus, Angelia Ross is killing it in American Horror Story: 1984 and updates on Why Women Kill!

The TV Team October 4, 2019 5 Comments
Food and Drink

Pansexual Pizza Sluts: Weigh In On The Gayest Agenda

What is the acid on a white pizza anyway?

Vanessa October 4, 2019 106 Comments
Music

MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: Lafemmebear’s “If” Embraces Black Queer Self-Love

“Many of Lafemmebear’s songs are full of righteous anger. This one is full of righteous caring, righteous love, righteous affection.”

Abbie Jones October 4, 2019 6 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Playing The Untitled Goose Game

“Untitled Goose Game has a title, and it’s BE GAY DO CRIMES.”

Darcy October 4, 2019 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

How the Supreme Court Ruling on October 8th Could Legalize LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination

“Should these nondiscrimination protections be struck down then LGBTQ people will no longer be protected by federal law against workplace discrimination.”

Kelly Wright October 4, 2019 6 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Gey in Kikh: Melon Seed Milk to Break the Yom Kippur Fast

Let’s end Yom Kippur with delicious, non-dairy milk made from melons!

Ari October 4, 2019 2 Comments
Halloween

15 Spooky Lesbian and Bisexual TV Characters to Prepare Your Heart for Halloween

October is upon us, which means it us our duty, as gays, to celebrate all entire 31 days of Halloween.

Heather Hogan October 3, 2019 10 Comments
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