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lgbt book reviews

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

59 Minutes

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

59 Minutes

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

4 Hours

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

8 Hours

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

The Roots of Anti-Trans Violence: Puerto Rico.

politics + activism

For Trans Puerto Ricans, Passing Laws Is Only Part of the Battle for Liberation

Trans activists in Puerto Rico insist they are not a distraction, but central to the struggle for independence.

Benji Hart

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Mar 31, 2021

A three-split collage of Janelle Monáe: In the first, she is in black and white in a tuxedo, in the second she is in a blue suit with a close up of her face, in the third she is in a black and white gown with red lipstick

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: How Can We Pick Between Photos of Janelle Monáe?

So look. At least half of this post is… uh…*counts* four images of Janelle Monáe. And then… a video. Of Janelle Monáe. I couldn’t pick! How was I supposed to…

Christina Tucker

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Mar 31, 2021

television

Netflix’s The One: A Lesbian Love Triangle Gets Lost in a Murder Mystery

Is love a lie or the ultimate truth? The One balks at exploring that fascinating question and cops out with a cliched murder storyline.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Mar 30, 2021

The Roots of Anti-Violence: New York is set against a green background.

politics + activism

The State of Trans Lives in the Birthplace of the American LGBTQ Movement

Despite New York’s progressive reputation, it ranks among the top states for anti-trans violence. What are the factors that contribute to the plight of trans New Yorkers?

xoai pham

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Mar 30, 2021

The Roots of Anti-Trans Violence against a pink and yellow background.

politics + activism

The Barriers that Keep Trans People From Thriving in Texas

The Lone Star state has repeatedly attempted to take life-saving resources away from trans people.

Crimson Jordan

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Mar 30, 2021

Two people curled up in bed lean into each other smiling as one reads a book and the other scrolls on their phone

relationships

You Need Help: How Do I Be a Good Partner to My Trans Girlfriend?

Being too eager or too worried about saying the right thing can be just as alienating as disapproval.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Mar 30, 2021

The 16 fanon and canon fantasy couples from our sci-fi/fantasy region of March Madness.

television

Autostraddle March Madness: Canon vs. Fanon – Sci-Fi/Fantasy

So many gays in superhero suits and space!

Natalie

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Mar 29, 2021

Demi Lovato is pansexual on the red carpet in a leopard print dress and large hoop earrings.

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Demi Lovato Is Feeling Pretty Good About “Pansexual” as a Label

Demi Lovato is pansexual, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird keep making headlines (and commercials), Chyler Leigh is coming back to Grey’s Anatomy, Lil Nas X is dancing with the devil,…

Heather Hogan

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Mar 29, 2021