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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

A close up of Samira Wiley looking very tired in a blue hoodie with her newborn daughter, George, in her arms.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Yes, Samira, “All the Way Tired” Seems like the Right Vibe for a New Parent

Personally I am scared of how gorgeous Hayley Kiyoko looks!! Also, I am thrilled to report that the soccer MILFs continue to be MILFs and Quinn Wilson, ever the innovator,…

Christina Tucker

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May 19, 2021

Two Penguins Hold Hands on a beach at sunset.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Even Lesbian Penguins Are Shacking Up, I Guess Everyone’s Ready For Hot Vax Summer

Police banned from NYC Pride until 2025, the joy of Black hair, the forgotten women who changed the face of journalism, we’re (probably) really gonna lose Roe v. Wade this…

Carmen Phillips

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May 18, 2021

Katie Mitchell in a red hoodie holding a puppet against a rainbow background with pizza and her dog

movie reviews

The Mitchells vs. The Machines: Abbi Jacobson Is The Queer All-Ages Hero We’ve Been Waiting For

The Mitchells vs. The Machines is genuinely hilarious and actually for really real gay.

Heather Hogan

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May 18, 2021

A composite photo of author A.E. Osworth and the cover of their book, WE ARE WATCHING ELIZA BRIGHT.

book features

“We Are Watching Eliza Bright'”s Sixsterhood Is a Collective Narrator of Queer Possibility: An Interview with A.E. Osworth

When queer voices — especially those of trans people, and Black and brown people — are so frequently ignored or actively silenced, centering a narrator made up of them turned…

Lindsay Lee Wallace

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May 18, 2021

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Sue Bird Grapples With Being Hot Mom Age

The WNBA is back! Owl House is back! Janelle Monáe joins Knives Out 2! Good news abounds!

Heather Hogan

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May 17, 2021

Batwoman 214: Ryan and Sophie hold hands

tv show recaps

“Batwoman” Episode 214 Recap: And Justice for Some

I believe in loving loud and hard, but also holding the things you love accountable, especially when you know they’re capable of being Great. This show has given us greatness…

Nic

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May 17, 2021