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How Three Anti-Trans Bills Were Struck Down in Montana

In a rare move, Republican legislators broke party lines to strike down the bills, following floor speeches from Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell.

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Out the Movies: Is Gay Sex a Radical Act?

Bruce LaBruce aims to rewrite a classic Pasolini film, but has queer sex lost its bite in this new context?

Drew Burnett Gregory April 10, 2025 2 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Are Still Out Here Supporting Each Other’s Art

And I’m EMOTIONAL about it. Plus, hot pics from the Hacks premiere party and more queer celeb happenings!

Christina Tucker April 9, 2025 4 Comments
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Identity

Arab Lesbianism Is Not an Oxymoron

The invention of homophobia is an inherently Western, colonialist ideal that was forced upon the SWANA world.

Noor Aldayeh April 9, 2025 5 Comments
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How Podcasters Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs Navigated Their Big Divorce Announcement

Read an exclusive excerpt about Kristin and Jenny’s divorce, followed by a clip from the audiobook.

Kristin April 9, 2025 3 Comments
Slayers Every One of Us by Kristen Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs
LGBT Book Reviews

From Wives to Exes to Friends: ‘Slayers, Every One of Us’ Tells the Tale of Two Queer Podcasters and Buffy

The joint memoir tells the emotional tale of Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs fighting to keep their labor of love alive through personal struggles, a global pandemic, and a hellmouth opening up around them.

Valerie Anne April 9, 2025
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Lesbian Sex

‘I Am Nervous About Having Sex With My Trans Girlfriend for the First Time’

I would love some insights from other trans women on what to expect when having sex with a trans woman, because I really want her to have a good time and feel comfortable despite my nerves.

Summer Tao April 8, 2025 1 Comment
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AF+ Queer Pregnancy

Our Birth Story Has Severe Features

Our birth story has everything: preclampsia with severe features, catheters, bloody explosions, ginger ale, nurses from heaven, a birthing ball used as a chair and the eventual debut of a really really cute little baby boy.

Riese April 8, 2025 30 Comments
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Book Features

The Ghostwriting Drama Surrounding Straight Influencer Tinx’s Lesbian Romance Novel, Explained

Many have wondered why straight influencer Tinx wrote lesbian romance novel, Hotter in the Hamptons. But did she even write it?

Drew Burnett Gregory April 8, 2025 10 Comments
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The Greatest Women Filmmakers Are Mad for a Reason

In her gorgeous new book, Cinema Her Way, writer and film critic Marya E. Gates interviews 19 female filmmakers — including Cheryl Dunye, Karyn Kusama, and Isabel Sandoval — about their work, and their experiences in the film industry.

Stef Rubino April 8, 2025 2 Comments
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AF+ Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Cowboy Clairvoyant: A Queer Dream Interpretation Series

Members can submit dreams and tarot questions to be answered in this new weekly newsletter, COWBOY CLAIRVOYANT! Check out the first three dream interpretations!

Autumn Fourkiller April 7, 2025 10 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Kesha Fought for Her Own Freedom and Vows To Fight for Everyone Else’s

Kesha talks about her new album and fighting for human rights, Jasmin Savoy Brown flirted with Hannah Einbinder, Kathryn Hahn loves her lesbian army, and more pop culture news for you

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Culture

Inside the Star-Studded Fashion Fundraiser To Support Trans Justice Funding Project

And how you can help contribute to the ongoing fundraiser for trans lives.

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Food Lists

A Queer Powerlifter’s Guide to the Perfect Protein Bar

Ranking some of the leading protein bar brands and flavors!

Stef Rubino April 7, 2025 22 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: Do You Have What it Takes To Be in a Lesbian Long Distance Relationship?

Long distance relationships are often considered lesbian culture, but not every queer has the ability to make it work. Do you?

Drew Burnett Gregory April 6, 2025 14 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Episode 1714 Recap: Anything Doesn’t Go

The double save last week meant this week had to have tougher judging than the sunshine and rainbows of many penultimate episodes.

Drew Burnett Gregory April 5, 2025 6 Comments
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TV Lists

The 40 Best LGBTQ+ TV Shows on HBO Max With Lesbian, Queer or Trans Characters

Come with me on a journey into the best of what HBO Max has to offer fans of lesbian, bisexual and queer television.

Riese and The TV Team
April 4, 2025 47 Comments
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AF+

My Girlfriend Hates That My Family Is White, But I Can’t Fix That

She roasts your family for being so white, and you’re like… yep we are, that’s true! So now what? Also, let us plan your trip to Italy!

the team April 4, 2025 6 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Yellowjackets Episode 309 Recap: Hero’s Journey

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya April 4, 2025 53 Comments
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Book Lists

Our Most Anticipated Queer Books for April 2025

April is a stacked month for LGBTQ+ books, so get in here and find out what to add to your TBR stack!

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