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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

5 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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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

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News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

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a woman holds her face in her hands while memories from her past float up from the photos overlaying the image

friendship

You Need Help: Do I Owe a Girl From My Past an Apology in the Present?

Treat people better than you did in your early twenties, and eventually you’ll realize that you have nothing to feel guilty about anymore.

Abbie Jones

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Aug 23, 2022

geekery

Flirt With the Cute Video Store Clerk and Deliver People’s Mail in Cozy Game “Lake”

Have you ever wanted to play a mail delivery simulator that moonlights as a wholesome version of Grand Theft Auto? Lake might be for you!

Julie Gentile

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Aug 23, 2022

A collection of various tarot cards are strewn on a grey wood tabletop surface, shot from above. In the center is a card with the word "Virgo" in large print and small print description text that is not visible. There are also various crystals.

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes for Virgo Season 2022: How Can You Create The Space You Need?

After months of historic heat waves, we’re eager to feel the promise of autumn and (hopefully) cooler weather, with the transition from fiery Leo season to our last sign of summer:…

meg

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Aug 22, 2022

Aubrey Plaza in a Phillies baseball jersey with a bat slung over her shoulders

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Aubrey Plaza Is Giving “A League of Their Own” on “Celebrity Sluggers”

The best LGBTQ+ anime, Hayley Kiyoko on the origins of Lesbian Jesus, Sue Bird makes history AGAIN, and more!

Heather Hogan

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Aug 22, 2022

Photo 1: A black and white colorblocked turtleneck. Photo 2: Red straight legged pants. Photo 3: A floral maxi dress. Photo 4: A cropped cream colored cardigan with wide buttons.

queer fashion

Five Outfits for Being the Main Character in a Lesbian Romantic Comedy

This lead is sexy, vibrant, maybe a little clumsy, and heartwarming. If you don’t fall in love with her, you definitely want to be her.

danijanae

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Aug 22, 2022

Lydia Conklin wears large rectangular framed glasses and has a swoopy short haircut and wears a shortsleeved blue buttonup.

book features

Author Lydia Conklin on Being Queer in the 90s and Writing Characters in Transitional Moments

“Somebody told me that pretty much everyone who grew up queer, especially in our generation, is a secretive person or has an ability for secrecy.”

Annie Liontas

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Aug 22, 2022

beauty

Put This on Your Face: Lashes

From primers to mascaras to falsies, here’s a quick guide to what to do with your lashes if you’re feeling overwhelmed by how many products there are out there.

ashni

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Aug 22, 2022