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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

Apr 28, 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

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

The Latest

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

Apr 28, 2026

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Ran a Marathon Faster Than It Takes To Watch Both ‘Wicked’ Movies

News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

Apr 27, 2026

Drew Barrymore dancing around in her sunlight living room on TikTok

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Famed 90s Bisexual Drew Barrymore Dances to Gen Z Queer Anthem “Girl in Red” on TikTok

Some “Judith Butler Got Censored And We’re Still Not Over It” updates! Also, reflecting on the fierce, enduring legacy of America’s Anti-Afghanistan War Protests on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Carmen Phillips

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Sep 9, 2021

A collage of four shows featured on this list: She-Ra, Victor and Valentino, OK, KO! Let's Be Heroes!, and Adventure Time

tv lists

30 of the Best Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Animated TV Episodes

I’ve never grown out of my love for cartoons, and it’s a good thing because I firmly believe some of the best LGBTQ+ storytelling to ever grace our teevees has…

Heather Hogan

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Sep 9, 2021

Alice dresses up as her mother for her sketch with Lindsay Brady during the comedy showcase.

tv show recaps

“Good Trouble” Episode 319 Recap: It’s Closing Time

Good Trouble’s season three finale is overstuffed, but super gay.

Natalie

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Sep 9, 2021

The countess, a woman with pink skin and red hair, wraps her arm around the maid, a woman with pink skin, green hair and a maid's hat, against a black background.

af+

S L I C K: The Gambling Countess

A young trans woman moves to Severton Manor to serve a Countess with sexual favors. “‘Ahhhh!’ the Countess cried, rubbing her lips on the maid’s face like a boot stomping…

June Amelia Rose

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Sep 9, 2021

The band MUNA recreates a scene from But I'm a Cheerleader in all pink

music

MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers Pay Tribute to “But I’m a Cheerleader” in “Silk Chiffon”

Welcome back to Jesus Camp! Let’s get gay!

Heather Hogan

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Sep 9, 2021

literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Ground Yourself

Creating work while living with chronic pain, a brief grounding exercise, the state of ambiguous loss and more.

Ryan

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Sep 9, 2021

dating

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 105: Best Sex Ever

Our episode topic this week is Best Sex Ever so we are talking about… the best sex we’ve ever had! We’re joined by Autostraddle writer, poet, and journalist Dani Janae…

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Sep 8, 2021