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TV Feature

“Carol & The End of the World” Teaches Us How to Survive the Apocalypse

While many apocalyptic shows offer the idea that love is salvation, they often focus on romantic love. Carol & The End of the World rejects that idea.

Rowan Zeoli February 1, 2024 4 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: We Are Not Ready For Maya and Carina’s Final Season of “Station 19”

Trailers have dropped for all the ABC LGBT-inclusive shows (including Station 19’s final season), gay Grammy predictions, Noted Bisexual Evan Rachel Wood is headed to Broadway, Ayo Edebiri’s fantastic SNL promo video, our regularly scheduled check-in on Reneé Rapp and more pop culture news!

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Em Win January 31, 2024 1 Comment
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Victoria Monét Knows She Has the Privilege to Go Where Whitney Houston Couldn’t

In a new interview, Victoria Monét pays tribute to the queer, if closeted, legend who paved the way.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 31, 2024 2 Comments
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Music

What Little Mix’s “Secret Love Song Pt. 2” Meant to Queer Fans in 2017

When I found this album, I was beginning to abstractly explore my sexuality for the first time since I was a teenager.

Sa'iyda Shabazz January 31, 2024 1 Comment
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No Filter: The World Is Megan Thee Stallion’s Oyster

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TV Reviews

Yes, “Griselda” On Netflix Is Bisexual — But Does That Matter?

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Carmen Phillips January 31, 2024 1 Comment
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Speed-Solving This Puzzle

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As a plus sized baddie on a budget, I’ve listed these gay wedding outfit options from least expensive to most expensive. It’s hard to be gay and look cool and not be broke!

Em Win January 30, 2024 7 Comments
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Book Lists

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When I find myself needing comfort from the atrocities of being an adult, these are the books I usually turn to.

Sa'iyda Shabazz January 30, 2024 10 Comments
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Friendship

You Need Help: I’m Too ‘Old’ for This New Generation of Queers

I’m so sorry the people you’re around have made you feel unwelcome because you don’t follow their narrow definition of what being a queer woman looks like.

Sa'iyda Shabazz January 30, 2024 15 Comments
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Movie Features

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Rendy Jones January 30, 2024 6 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

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Carmen Phillips January 29, 2024 5 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

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Valerie Anne January 29, 2024 2 Comments
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Book Features

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The Critical Role Team January 29, 2024 5 Comments
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LGBT Book Reviews

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