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White House divided by blue and red
Politics + Activism

Forget ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ States — Fascism Is Everywhere

Fascism cannot be defeated by the thing that helps fuel its perpetuation and its intensification.

Stef Rubino November 14, 2024 5 Comments
END TRUMP'S GLOBAL GAG RULE
Politics + Activism

I’m South African. Trump’s Presidency Affects Abortion Access in My Country, Too

The Global Gag Rule prohibits organizations receiving US foreign aid from providing abortion procedures, referrals, and information in their countries of operation. It applies regardless of the legal status of abortion in that country.

Summer Tao November 12, 2024 2 Comments
Grey's Anatomy: Sophia Bush's Cass kisses Teddy
Pop Culture Fix

Sophia Bush Kissed a Girl on Grey’s Anatomy and I Liked It

Sophia Bush is kissing girls on TV again, queer Grammy noms, hopeful Agatha All Along news, and more!

Valerie Anne November 11, 2024 3 Comments
A group of women look shocked as they add cartoon characters to their Hear Me Out cakes.
Society + Culture

I Watched 47 Hear Me Out Cake Videos and This Is What I Learned About Straight People

Why were these coworkers gathering to discuss how much they want to fuck Spirit, the stallion of the Cimarron?

Drew Burnett Gregory November 8, 2024 7 Comments
Two people organize cans and bags of food in cardboard contianers.
Politics + Activism

Here’s How We Can Help Each Other in Trump’s America (and Beyond)

These are things to care for yourself, to feel better, to look out for others, to continue to fight against fascism and for a better world for everyone.

Nico November 7, 2024 8 Comments
a pro Palestine activist faces off with a cop
Politics + Activism

Only Palestine Can Save America From Fascism

Fascism was here, ripe and ready, growing steadily but profoundly in our own backyard.

Elena Dudum November 7, 2024 26 Comments
WEST PALM BEACH,FL - NOVEMBER 5: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump cheer as results are announced during an election night watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Politics + Activism

Bigoted Demagogue Donald Trump Re-Elected as U.S. President

Donald Trump has once again won the presidential election, riding a wave of hatred and bigotry towards women, immigratns, LGBTQ+ people and people of color. Where can we go from here?

Riese November 6, 2024 15 Comments
End Florida's Abortion Ban YES ON 4
Politics + Activism

Despite Majority Support, Abortion Rights Failed in Florida Due to a Stupid Rule — That’s Bad for Everyone

Due to a 2006 rule that requires a 60% approval rating for constitutional amendments in Florida, the abortion rights amendment did not pass despite majority support. This outcome is bad for Florida but also for everyone and points toward a trend of the ruling class making it harder and harder to enact change.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 6, 2024 5 Comments
Latoya Nugent smiles with her arm around someone for Rainbow Railroad.
Politics + Activism

LGBTQ+ People Are Under Attack Worldwide — Latoya Nugent and Rainbow Railroad Want To Help

“The community is pushing back hard. And what that tells me is that across the United States, there is widespread support for the rights of people and that the community and allies of the community are fully activated.”

Gabe Dunn November 5, 2024 3 Comments
rio and agatha in "agatha all along"
Pop Culture Fix

‘Agatha All Along’ Considered a Cottagecore Lesbian Backstory for Agatha and Rio

Agatha All Along almost had cottagecore lesbians, a new Sex Lives of College Girls trailer, the new kids on the block on Gen V, and more queer pop culture stories for you!

Valerie Anne November 4, 2024 2 Comments
screenshot from ad saying "kamala supports taxpayer funded sex changes"
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
Ilene Chaiken and Jennifer Beals pose at the original L Word premiere. They have recently started a queer media company together called Run-A-Muck.
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
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Audible Original “Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory” Series Stars Melanie Scrofano and Katherine Barrell at “Welcome Back to Purgatory” Fan Event at NYCC on October 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Audible)
Pop Culture Fix

More WayHaught Stories in the Wynonna Earp Universe and Other Gay Updates From NYCC

More queer Wynonna Earp stories in a new medium, queer updates from NYCC, THREE queer artists dropping albums on Friday, and more!

Valerie Anne October 21, 2024
elisabeth finch
Society + Culture

Elisabeth Finch Lied About Having Cancer and We Watched It On Grey’s Anatomy

Peacock’s docuseries “Anatomy of Lies” is a searing look at TV writer Elisabeth Finch, who lied about being sick and suffering assorted traumas. Your complete guide to Finch’s story and others like her, inside.

Riese October 16, 2024 30 Comments
TODAY -- Pictured: Kate McKinnon on Monday, September 30, 2024 -- (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC)
Pop Culture Fix

Kate McKinnon Moved to the Woods, Grows Her Own Food, Got Into Carpentry and Wrote You a Book

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Valerie Anne October 7, 2024 3 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

‘All Things Go’ Had Everything Gay: Reneé Rapp, Janelle Monáe, Julien Baker, Drag Queens Lip Syncing to Chappell Roan

At ‘All Things Go’, Renee Rapp brought her girlfriend onstage, Janelle Monáe brought the house down and drag queens brought Chappell Roan to the fans. Also: Rebel Wilson got married, Jenny Shimizu opens up about banging Madonna and more queer pop culture news!

Valerie Anne September 30, 2024 10 Comments
A collage of Kelley Heyer doing the Apple dance
Society + Culture

Meet Kelley Heyer: Actor, Fashion Queer, and Creator of the “Apple” Dance

“When I posted the first video, there were about 200 videos under the sound… today it has 400,000.”

Drew Burnett Gregory September 24, 2024 6 Comments
All six Pretty Little Liars in the pool at a Pride party, smiling at each other now that Mouse and Noa are both out and proud
Pop Culture Fix

Max Joins ‘Cancel Your Gays’ Trend by Not Renewing ‘Pretty Little Liars’

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Valerie Anne September 23, 2024 2 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pixar Really Didn’t Want ‘Inside Out 2’ To Be Gay but Let’s Be Honest It Was Still Pretty Gay

Employees working on ‘Inside Out 2’ report a grueling work schedule and an intentional push to avoid “LGBT themes.” Also — Britney Spears wonders why Sabrina Carpenter kissed an alien instead of a girl, Ariana Debose getting that haunted chef gig and more pop culture news for your day!

Valerie Anne September 16, 2024 5 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Sasheer Zamata Realizes She’s As Gay as the Characters She’s Played

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