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Puzzles

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Queer Fashion

The Queer Legacy Behind Chappell Roan’s Fashion Choices

Known for her queer pop anthems as much as for her drag-inspired looks, this past year has seen Chappell Roan evolve her style with a decidedly 80s twang.

Freya Robinson May 30, 2024 3 Comments
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First Person

Untethered: Between the Mobile Dungeon and the Infamous Adult Store, Longing for a Safe Third Space

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Nico May 30, 2024 2 Comments
The 7-10 Split and A Little Kissing Between Friends
LGBT Book Reviews

This Month, We Get Two Sapphic Romances Featuring Black Main Characters

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Sa'iyda Shabazz May 30, 2024
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TV Show Recaps

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A breakup scene between Deborah and Ava almost hits harder than a dramatic romantic breakup.

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10 Queer Movies to Watch to Turn Your Straight Friends Gay Before Pride
Movie Lists

10 Queer Movies to Turn Your Straight Friends Gay Before Pride

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Drew Burnett Gregory May 30, 2024
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Pop Culture Fix

Google AI Overviews Thinks We Were Serious About All Mario Kart Characters Being Gay (We Were)

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Riese May 29, 2024 3 Comments
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Comedy

I’m A Whole Milk Gay and I’m Not Ashamed

I’ve tried my best to like alternative milks! I really have.

ashni May 29, 2024 11 Comments
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Comedy LGBT Pride

10 Ways To Avoid Running Into Your Ex During Pride

Hold a casting call for folks who look just like you and hire 10-20 of them to dress up like you and then release them into the wild.

Motti May 29, 2024 1 Comment
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Leisha Hailey and Rosie O’Donnell Enjoy a Sparks Game

Also, sometimes I am legit emotional about how much I love Megan Thee Stallion?

Christina Tucker May 29, 2024 1 Comment
Making Gaybies by Jaya Keaney
Book Features Parenting & Family

When it Comes to Queer Fertility, There Are No Perfect Choices

I was 22 years old when I donated my eggs anonymously at a fertility clinic in New York City.

Lauren Herold May 29, 2024
1 across / 4 letters / "___ Lives" (2023 film featuring Greta Lee)
Puzzles

Mini Crossword Comes With a Note From the Editor

We just wanted to acknowledge the clear yet inexplicable meta theme in recent puzzles.

Kate Hawkins May 29, 2024
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LGBT Pride Politics + Activism

Pride Is Still a Protest

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 28, 2024 40 Comments
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Dating

How To Soothe the Sting of Romantic Rejection Real Quick

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 28, 2024
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Breakups

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 28, 2024 3 Comments
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LGBT Book Reviews

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Drew Burnett Gregory May 28, 2024 4 Comments
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LGBT Pride

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Comedy TV Feature

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Riese May 27, 2024 30 Comments
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Puzzles

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