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Finding Truth, Power, and Humor in the Intergalactic Bathhouse of ‘Syrian Soap’

Taking the audience on a dynamic, interactive journey through time and space, this performance invites its viewers to reflect on…

Noor Aldayeh

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‘Tropical Park’ Paints a Real Portrait of Queer Miami

The film dives into familiar terrain to anyone queer with a Latin family, from capitalism…

Juan Barquin

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May 4, 2026

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MOVIE LISTS

10 Gay Films You Can Stream Free in the UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4)

From familiar classics to unfamiliar new discoveries, here’s what you could be watching on the…

Sally

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Apr 29, 2026

LGBT BOOK REVIEWS

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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Apr 28, 2026

movie features

‘Tropical Park’ Paints a Real Portrait of Queer Miami

The film dives into familiar terrain to anyone queer with a Latin family, from capitalism and public transit to familial obligation and gender/sexuality.

Juan Barquin

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May 4, 2026

movie lists

10 Gay Films You Can Stream Free in the UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4)

From familiar classics to unfamiliar new discoveries, here’s what you could be watching on the BBC, ITV or Channel 4 right this minute!

Sally

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Apr 29, 2026

lgbt book reviews

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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Apr 28, 2026

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Quiz: Which “Yellowjackets” Character Are You?

What choices would YOU make if you existed in the season’s buzziest 90s teen girl survival horror show?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Jan 16, 2022

drag race recap 1402: Maddy Morphosis in Guy Fieri drag holds a pair of sunglasses to her face.

tv show recaps

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1402 Recap: Making HIStory

The long-overdue addition of trans women to Drag Race is not about inclusivity — it’s about returning an artform to its inventors. Welcoming a cis straight man to the show…

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Jan 15, 2022

Naomi, Lourdes, Nathan and Anthony prepare to break into the local used car dealership.

tv show recaps

Ava DuVernay’s “Naomi” Is Here and Queer (and Absolutely Gorgeous)

It’s not the first time DuVernay has added queer characters to a pre-existing canvas: in 2016, she added Nova Bordelon, a bisexual journalist/activist, to the world Natalie Baszile created in…

Natalie

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Jan 15, 2022

Nancy Drew: Addy and Bess, still dressed up from the party, kiss in the dim light of the Historical Society

tv show recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: “Nancy Drew” Is Back With Shenanigans and Queer Kissing

Also, an update on the final season of Claws!

Natalie and Valerie Anne

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Jan 14, 2022

Amy grasps Kirsten's face and pulls her close, as she finally admits that she loves her.

tv show recaps

Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie Make Out, Solve Murders Together on “Vigil”

The UK hit is now available to stream on Peacock in the US.

Natalie

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Jan 14, 2022

The word "womxn" is spelled out in scrabble letters, against a green, pink, and blue background

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Sex With An X: The Perils Of Performative Spelling

Inclusive spellings have a long, meaningful history, but the current usage, especially replacing certain vowels in words with an “x,” leaves much to be desired – and might actually be…

Abbie Jones

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Jan 14, 2022

A small, brown and white dog peeking over their laptop screen, with a caption that says "Hey did you see that comment?!"

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The Comment Awards Are Arguing Over the Gayest American Girl Doll

“I humbly submit for consideration Molly’s extended meditation on why her teacher’s hair is so shiny.”

Darcy

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Jan 14, 2022

Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves in the first Matrix movie

movie features

Revisiting the Trans Metaphors, Fashion, and Horny Action of the Original Matrix Trilogy

Drew and Kayla discuss why they love the sequels, the first times they watched these movies, and the fact that Reloaded is the horniest Matrix installment.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya and Drew Burnett Gregory

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Jan 14, 2022