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Society + Culture

Ohio Loses Prizm Magazine, the State’s Last LGBTQ+ Publication, in Wake of COVID-19

It’s a tragedy when any publication shuts down, but for the state of Ohio, Prizm Magazine was the lifeblood of the LGBTQ+ community in an area still lacking statewide LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections; losing it is an example of what we’re losing in the world of arts and media due to COVID-19.

By BJ Colangelo| March 31, 2020 | 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Wmn Zine: What It Means To Be A “Rural Lesbian”

Wmn Zine, the love letter to lesbians created by Jeanette Spicer, Florencia Alvarado, and Sarah Duell, is the exploring the radical nature of the word “lesbian.”

By Lauren Parker| December 14, 2019 | 13 Comments
Straddleverse

GIVEAWAY: Snag the Second Issue of “Good Company,” Featuring Rhea Butcher, Blair Imani, Desiree Akhavan and More!

Want to win a FREE COPY of lesbian-owned magazine Good Company? Come chat among friends about rallying together and conquering our fears!

By Carmen Phillips| November 5, 2018 | 49 Comments
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Herstory

Raging Against Cultural Amnesia: tatiana de la tierra and Latina Lesbian Herstory

In the 90s, a collective of Latina lesbians founded two radical, bilingual zines. They made culture, connected activists, and scared the sh*t out of the patriarchy.

By Sara Gregory| June 19, 2018 | 7 Comments
Business + Work

“Good Company” Is the Best Magazine a Queer Aspirant Could Ever Dream Of

“Good Company,” a new magazine from Design*Sponge’s Grace Bonney, is a radically diverse incredible new project you should support ALSO I JUST SO HAPPEN TO BE FEATURED IN ONE OF THE ARTICLES.

By Riese| May 7, 2018 | 6 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture Fake News

If Women’s Magazine Covers Were Aimed at Queer Women, Pt. 4

Join us for our October through December covers featuring Ruby Rose, Sarah Paulson, and Samira Wiley!

By Erin| October 9, 2017 | 46 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: The Legend of Gay Zelda: A Fanzine is Gay, Geeky and Great

The Legend of Gay Zelda will capture your attention and pull on your heart with its adorably nerdy stories of queer love between video game characters.

By Mey| September 12, 2017 | 7 Comments
A+ Sex + Relationships

More Real Live Lesbian Sext(ing the Zine)

“You are so so soft and just achingly warm and good and I’m just dying with the urge to pin and grind and tease and make you even wetter for me, taste you in your bed.”

By Carolyn Yates| July 27, 2017 | 5 Comments
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A+ Sex + Relationships

Real Live Lesbian Sext(ing the Zine)

“Something about our conversations just makes me want to take off my underwear. And by ‘something’ I mean ‘everything.'”

By Carolyn Yates| May 9, 2017 | 11 Comments
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Books Sex + Relationships

“Sex Etc” Is Changing The Conversation Around Femme Sexuality

“One way we can change the narratives around our sexuality and our erotic bodies is by taking up space as sexual beings and celebrating other women and femmes doing the same.” This zine is on it.

By Carolyn Yates| April 11, 2017 | 10 Comments
Society + Culture

Sara Quin, Ruby Tandoh and Others Share Their Mental Health Stories in “Do What You Want” Zine

“With a strong intersectional focus, this is a zine about mental health for all people, in all walks of life. We believe that mental health care and support should be a right for all.”

By Beth| March 7, 2017 | 9 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture Fake News

If Women’s Magazine Covers Were Aimed at Queer Women, Pt. 3

Featuring Hannah Hart, a carabiner and Sara Ramirez.

By Erin| March 3, 2017 | 99 Comments
Society + Culture

Monstering Magazine Turns Our Pain as Disabled Women and Nonbinary People Into Power

Monstering is the first ever magazine for disabled women and nonbinary people — and if that’s you, they want to see your work!

By Carrie| December 13, 2016 | 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

49 Tremendously Vulgarious Ways “Spy Magazine” Described Casino Operator Donald Trump, 1986-1994

“The world’s top judge of architecture”

By Riese| November 28, 2016 | 13 Comments
Society + Culture

Bright Lite Magazine Empowers Preteen Girls, Restores Our Faith in Humanity

Enter Bright Lite — the badass magazine for girls that, true to its name, will bring light to your world, a grin to your face, and much-needed hope to your heart.

By Carrie| November 23, 2016 | 7 Comments
Books Herstory

38 Lesbian Magazines That Burned Brightly, Died Hard, Left A Mark

AfterEllen is a part of a legacy of brilliant publications created by passionate lesbian, queer and bisexual women that unfortunately no longer exist, but were cool for a while.

By Riese| October 12, 2016 | 30 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

If Women’s Magazine Covers Were Aimed at Queer Women, Pt. 2

Featuring: Evan Rachel Wood, Kate McKinnon and Stephanie Beatriz!

By Erin| September 22, 2016 | 67 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

If Women’s Magazine Covers Were Aimed at Queer Women

25 Undercuts That Will Come Out for You

By Erin| July 14, 2016 | 62 Comments
Straddleverse

BETTER TOGETHER: You’ll Wanna Buy This ‘Zine Autostraddle and Everyone is Gay Made For You

The first issue of this new ‘zine collaboration is about Coming Out To Yourself and it’s SO COOL and you WANT ONE. Or more than one.

By Riese| November 24, 2014 | 23 Comments
Books Camp

Pioneers Press Distro Has Every Zine Your Heart Might Need

Pioneers Press was a sponsor for A-Camp 5.0 and we love them so so much! Come on in and find a new favorite zine to ease you into autumn.

By Laneia| September 16, 2014 | 9 Comments
Books

Zine Crush: I Love You Queerly

I Love You Queerly is a collaborative zine being sold for charity that celebrates queer expressions of love! It’s by queers, for queers, and for a good cause.

By Monique| February 19, 2014 | 12 Comments
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