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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

6 Hours

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

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tv show recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Kat and Adena Reunite, Take Down Powerful White Men on “The Bold Type”

We have arrived at The Bold Type mid-season finale. Plus updates on: Boomerang, Twenties, and Legacies.

The TV Team

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Mar 27, 2020

tv show recaps

Welcome to Club Bisexual, Dr. Teddy Altman! You Can Hang Your Scrubs in the Back

For ten years we’ve watched fan favorite Dr. Teddy Altman on Grey’s Anatomy. Still, there’s so much we don’t know. For starters, she’s BISEXUAL! (Bring tissues, this is one for…

Carmen Phillips

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Mar 27, 2020

food and drink

Happy Hour at Home: How to Have Afternoon Tea Service at Home

Tiny sandwiches! Cookies! Cake! How to serve fancy-ish afternoon tea service from the safety and comfort of home.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Mar 27, 2020

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: A Socially Distant Democracy

This week’s Extra! Extra! considers the shocking indictment against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and what democratic action looks like during social distancing.

the team

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Mar 27, 2020

straddleverse

You Should Make A Blanket Fort This Weekend

Literally why not?

Molly

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Mar 27, 2020

Mae Martin in "Feel Good." Mae Martin is sitting in her bed, in front of a blue wall

tv feature

Mae Martin on “Feel Good,” Dating, and What They’re Doing In Quarantine

“Everyone is going to want to have orgies after this.”

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Mar 27, 2020

straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Taking It One Day At A Time

“I have never been as concerned about our community as I am to hear that pool sex came in 8th place instead of 1st.”

Darcy

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Mar 27, 2020

af+

Into the A+ Advice Box #11: Meeting the Parents, Department Drama, Friend Breakups and More!

Recovering after being ghosted, dealing with queer tokenism, knowing if you’re a top or a bottom, straight people are STILL not ok, and did that organizer ask you for an…

the team

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Mar 26, 2020