We do lose something when dedicated queer spaces like Into, Girlfriends and SheWired shutter or AfterEllen goes full TERF, but we also lose something when The Awl, The Hairpin and The Toast do. These were places where writers were free to experiment, to be weird, to make writer-first content that isn’t easily monetizable.

We live in a time when you can see yourself reflected in all kinds of media, from all kinds of corporations, who never liked to talk about us before. But when you click on those things, you are giving people money who are not part of our community.

“The world needs an all-queer band of string players called Homosexually Charged Violins now more than ever.”

“I am SO THANKFUL to be vaccinated and alive and gay as fuck.”

“Marry me so we can live in a tiny house!”

111. I wrote hundreds of love letters to Janet Jackson. I never sent them, but was convinced that we would end up married some day.

During Pride month, rural queer owned Juniper Moon Folk Art is doing weekly giveaways to raise funds for black-led organizations and bail funds working in antiracism and prison abolition.

“Wearing pants? In this economy?”

Elison’s latest novel, Find Layla, looks at the realities of poverty and neglect for teens in the age of social media.

What is in your lesbian canon? What books, movies and music do you consider essential lesbian material and/or lesbian art that is essential to your own understanding of your identity?

In a time when digital resources and connection are more vital than ever — including workplaces that employ LGBTQ people sustainably — Autostraddle wants to not only keep our lights on, but ensure they’ll keep burning as brightly as possible.

“Is there anything gayer than inventing AI in your basement so you have someone to talk to about your ex?”

The theme for the first issue is Seasons of a Dyke. Deadline to submit is Thursday, 8/15. See what it’s all about!

“There are gay rednecks, there have always been gay rednecks, and there always will be too.”

We’re very serious gay professionals.

“Leia…I am your mommi.”

YOU LETTERED IN BEING THIRSTY I LOVE IT I LOVE YOU!

“Hello, is this a safe space where we can discuss the complete emotional dismantling perpetrated by Heather Hogan’s letter accompanying the fundraiser?”

“I love being a humbled mermaid queen, it’s good for my Leo/Leo/Taurus self, it keeps me in check.”

How hard do you go on the Hayley Kiyoko when making your summer road trip playlist?