Getting High With Jes Tom: Talking Comedy, Transmasculinity, and Taylor Swift
“Does Elliot Page give me notes? Elliot has not given me any notes but I would be open to hearing them.”
No Filter: Serving Up a Double Scoop of Janelle Monáe
Oh did you think Lena Waithe wasn’t going to stud stunt at the Renaissance premiere?
Holigay Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Skincare Enthusiasts
Featuring skincare gifts at three different price ranges!
Mini Crossword Won’t Take You 525,600 Minutes
What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo?
Lesbian TikTok Mourns Shannon Beveridge and Becky’s Breakup While Analyzing Fletcher’s Social Media Activity
Lesbian TikTok is reeling from Shannon Beveridge and Becky Missal’s breakup and possibly related subsequent TikToks from Shannon’s ex-girlfriend, Fletcher.
Cynthia Nixon Joins Hunger Strike for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza
More than a dozen activists and local lawmakers are hunger striking in Washington right now to call for President Biden and Congress commit to a permanent ceasefire, Cynthia Nixon is one of the them.
Also.Also.Also: Queer Palestinian Professor on Resurgence of Global Queer Solidarity With Palestine
“Because I’m simultaneously queer and Palestinian, I can’t sever parts of my body and self,” says Dr. Sa’ed Atshan in an interview with Them.
Don’t Say Gay Was Never About Children — But We Already Knew That
With new proposed legislation, Florida is ushering in a new Lavender Scare.
You Need Help: My Work Mentee Came Out to Me but I Didn’t Come Out to Her
There’s definitely a middle ground here: You can come out but also be clear about your boundary of not wanting to discuss your own identity in depth.
Attention Lesbians! “Wingwomen” on Netflix Is like French Charlie’s Angels but Gayer
If you want a movie where hot women fight men while celebrating chosen family then you’re going to love this.
Soul Train Awards Reject the Cis-Tem, Rename Gendered Award for Janelle Monáe
And ICYMI, they also won a top-off with Usher in Vegas right before Thanksgiving. Big week for Janelle Monáe.
Pop Culture Fix: Maybe This Time We’ll Be Lucky, Maybe This Time “The Color Purple” Will Be Gay
The Color Purple’s gay screenwriter, Marcus Gardley, spoke at a screening about his desire to prioritize Shug and Celie’s romantic love story in the new film. Also: Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” premiere, JoJo Siwa on an old video that’s funny now, Yasmin Finney’s Doctor Who episode and more!
Author Mac Crane on the Eroticism of Basketball and Writing Queer and Trans Pleasure
“Basketball is extremely hot, and I wanted that to come through in the book.”
Editor’s Notes: BEGIN AGAIN
Because time is a flat circle and we are, if anything, cyclical beings.
Becoming Myself Post-Divorce Through Drag
“Po’Chop asks us to list adjectives we associate with masculinity. I think of men I want to emulate — Stanley Tucci, Mandy Patinkin, my dad. We pace and pose with these adjectives in mind, cheer each other on through acting out these poses. It’s the most I have thought about existing in my body in a long time, and the awkwardness starts to give way to appreciation, and even a bit of confidence.”
How To Create Queer Spaces Through Art
The significance of purchasing directly from artists is heightened when we think about our current climate of unregulated AI.
Uncommon Pairings: Bubbles Are Forever
There’s way more to sparkling than just Champagne! Let’s delve into the world of sparkling wines.
Mini Crossword Crosses the Pond
Did you hear the one about the statistician?
Quiz: Write a Gay Romcom, I’ll Tell You Which Iconic Christmas Movie Is Your Destiny
What happens if we write the cheesy made-for-cable romcom of our dreams, and an iconic Christmas movie pops out instead?
19 Disabled LGBT Fashion Icons Defying Stereotypes
This collection of style icons isn’t just about showcasing people with disabilities; it’s about challenging preconceived notions. It’s about celebrating those who blend their queer and disabled identities with unapologetic authenticity.