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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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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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Also.Also.Also: Amy Schneider’s “Jeopardy” Reign Is Over, but She’s the Forever Jeopardy Queen of Our Hearts

Encanto’s Jessica Darrow is ready to be your next queer crush, land dykes are ready for their great return (they never went anywhere), and welcome Girlboss Minnie Mouse??

Carmen Phillips

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Jan 27, 2022

tv show recaps

“And Just Like That” Miranda Is THAT Girl

Miranda continues to lose her mind over Che Diaz, Carrie struggles to take off her wedding ring, and Charlotte gives some very good lessons on the art of wearing tampons.

Heather Hogan

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Jan 27, 2022

Against a pink background, a person with black hair and dark brown skin wearing a purple sweater and pink mini skirt grinds on top of a person with half-shaved brown hair and light brown skin wearing a yellow T-shirt and a wrench pendant. A "Cass Auto Repairs" sign is visible in the background.

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S L I C K: Cass Auto Repairs

Noa tries to pick up her car at the auto shop and picks up her butch mechanic instead. “She buried her fingers in the dark locks of her mound and…

Lexie Barnes

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Jan 27, 2022

Alice and Ryan in the backseat of Renee's car; Renee in the front seat

tv show recaps

“Batwoman” Episode 310 Recap: I Will Be Your Safe Place

Get in, losers, we’re going to Lesbos.

Nic

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Jan 27, 2022

Legends of Tomorrow 710: Spooner and Zari smile and clink their glasses

tv show recaps

“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 710 Recap: Ace Up Her Sleeve

Ava gives Gwyn the love is love speech, Sara tries to unfix a fixed point, and Spooner comes out as asexual!

Valerie Anne

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Jan 27, 2022

Three images of the same young woman smiling at the camera

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Welcome Our New Director of Brand Partnerships, Anya Richkind!

I’m so excited to be here. Let’s build Autostraddle’s financial future into something stronger, steadier, and more exciting than we’ve ever imagined!

Anya Richkind

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Jan 27, 2022

A woman in ripped jeans and a flannel sits in a blue chair reading a book and holding a mug

literature

Rainbow Reading: A New Story Collection From Carmen Maria Machado Is Coming!

Plus, book awards for Torrey Peters, Sarah Schulman, Darcie Little Badger, and more!

Yashwina

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Jan 27, 2022

A close up of Aamu Milonoff and Linnea Leino staring at each other on the dance floor.

movie reviews

Sundance 2022: “Girl Picture” Has Queer Romance, Figure Skating, and Plenty of Teen Angst

These stories are reminiscent of other coming-of-age movies, but the performances and specificity of the characters — as well as the clever structure — elevate the film as a whole.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Jan 26, 2022