Remember When They Arrested George Michael for Being Gay?
Michael’s arrest and his subsequent public coming out shook pop culture for months in ways that I can only now fully understand.
Quiz: Which Queer Movie About Resisting State Violence Should You Watch?
There is a lot of work to do, as there is always work to do, and there is also a need for entertainment and inspiration.
Anatomy of a Queer Sex Scene: Lesbian Sex Marathons Are Political in 2015 French Film ‘Summertime’
The closeted farm girl has way more to teach about queerness and lesbian sex than the slick, vocally feminist city girl.
Dorothy Allison, Lesbian and Feminist Writer and Activist, Has Died. We Must Keep Learning From Her Life’s Work and ‘Remake the World’
Dorothy Allison died at the age of 75 from cancer earlier this week. Some of my favorite teachers in the world are people I’ve never shared a classroom with, and Allison is undoubtedly one of them.
Want To Learn What It’s Like To Be Queer in America? Watch ‘Somebody Somewhere’
Somebody Somewhere is a show about building strong relationships — building an actual, healthy community — in a place where many might think it’s an impossible task to accomplish.
How Can I Convince My Girlfriend To Accept Her Shot at Financial Freedom?
Your parents can help your girlfriend achieve some financial freedom, but she super doesn’t see it that way. Plus, a reader wonders if cis people can use “they/them”?
I Watched 47 Hear Me Out Cake Videos and This Is What I Learned About Straight People
Why were these coworkers gathering to discuss how much they want to fuck Spirit, the stallion of the Cimarron?
Here’s How We Can Help Each Other in Trump’s America (and Beyond)
These are things to care for yourself, to feel better, to look out for others, to continue to fight against fascism and for a better world for everyone.
BREAKING: Extremely Hot and Talented WNBA Star Courtney Williams Is Engaged!
Minnesota Lynx point guard Courtney Williams did a really cute engagement to make it official with her girlfriend, real estate agent Shya.
Only Palestine Can Save America From Fascism
Fascism was here, ripe and ready, growing steadily but profoundly in our own backyard.
With ‘High Art’ Finally Restored, Lisa Cholodenko Is Looking to the Past and the Future
“I saw people coming out of Columbia or NYU who were actually getting distribution and having a viable start… I had taken out quite a bit of a loan to go to Columbia so I wrote High Art while I was a student to get going.”
For Many Queer People, Cutting Off Family Is Hard but Vital
My wife, novelist Kristen Arnett, hasn’t had any real contact with her parents for about eight years.
Bigoted Demagogue Donald Trump Re-Elected as U.S. President
Donald Trump has once again won the presidential election, riding a wave of hatred and bigotry towards women, immigratns, LGBTQ+ people and people of color. Where can we go from here?
Despite Majority Support, Abortion Rights Failed in Florida Due to a Stupid Rule — That’s Bad for Everyone
Due to a 2006 rule that requires a 60% approval rating for constitutional amendments in Florida, the abortion rights amendment did not pass despite majority support. This outcome is bad for Florida but also for everyone and points toward a trend of the ruling class making it harder and harder to enact change.
‘Time Cut’ Is a Silly Slasher with a Sapphic Subplot
The queer reveal is presented as a twist, and while I’m sure it surprised straight viewers, sleuthy queers will probably pick up on it.
Annie Baker’s ‘Janet Planet’ Captures the Beautiful Hell of Queer Childhood
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Annie Baker’s plays, or meeting her work for the first time, Janet Planet is a rapturous cinematic experience.
60 Best Lesbian Movies on Tubi
Everything from indie movies to docs to romance to horror and more — Tubi’s got lots of queer streaming options!
LGBTQ+ People Are Under Attack Worldwide — Latoya Nugent and Rainbow Railroad Want To Help
“The community is pushing back hard. And what that tells me is that across the United States, there is widespread support for the rights of people and that the community and allies of the community are fully activated.”
‘How Can I Dress Kinky and Androgynous at Play Parties?’
The context to this question is that my partner and I are both kinky (privately? I guess?), and we’re interested in feeling out the kink scene locally a bit more.
Free Dog Name Ideas That Are Just the Names of Lesbian Movie Characters
4. Corky, for a dog with a tough exterior and a tender heart like Gina Gershon in Bound