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
‘Agatha All Along’ Considered a Cottagecore Lesbian Backstory for Agatha and Rio
Agatha All Along almost had cottagecore lesbians, a new Sex Lives of College Girls trailer, the new kids on the block on Gen V, and more queer pop culture stories for you!
How A 50-Year-Old Lesbian Magazine Is Surviving Despite It All
“Lesbian Connection was founded in a decidedly pre-internet era, when there were no lesbian characters on TV or in the movies, no lesbian stories on library bookshelves, no out queer pop stars on the radio. Finding another lesbian, another queer person, was always a victory.”
My Girlfriend and I Did a Boudoir Shoot With Our Gay Bestie and It Was Great for Self-Esteem
There was also something to be said for the beauty of women bonding platonically over sexuality.
Quiz: Which Queer-Coded Book Is Your Gay Root?
Maybe you noticed that frog and toad were totally together or perhaps you were doing a little Harriet the spy work. Regardless, you’re gay now!
Chappell Roan “Gets the Job Done” With a New Country Song on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Chappell Roan had a surprise saved for the viewers at home. But this wasn’t a surprise for the liberals eager to tear her down or the conservatives who would happily join in. This was a surprise for her fans.
Chloë Grace Moretz Officially Comes Out as a Gay Woman and an Early Voter
Chloë Grace Moretz, who has been dating model Kate Harrison since 2018, officially confirmed her status as a gay woman in an instagram post encouraging her followers to vote for Kamala Harris.
Trump’s Anti-Trans Ad Blitz Hopes To Trick Moderates and Football Fans Into Voting for Him
In the final days leading up to the election, Trump’s team is making a calculated and expensive effort to inspire votes by stoking hatred against transgender people. Why does he think it’s going to work?
The Recurring Dreams and Nightmares That Haunt Us
Gay people talking about their dreams? How groundbreaking.
Things I Read That I Love #339: Nerd Clusters, Love Is Blind, Competitive Cheerleading, the Free Returns Industry and More
Topics include “border theater” in Texas, the rise of Nerds Clusters, the WNBA, regional McDonalds’ cuisine, behind the scenes at Love is Blind, how the Fentanyl crisis is harming teens, the collapse of self-worth in the digital age, the competitive cheerleading monopoly and more!