Natalie

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A black biracial, bisexual girl raised in the South, working hard to restore North Carolina’s good name. Lover of sports, politics, good TV and Sonia Sotomayor. You can follow her latest rants on Twitter.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: The New York Liberty, including (L-R) Jonquel Jones #35, Kayla Thornton #5 and Breanna Stewart #30, celebrate on the court after defeating the Las Vegas Aces 76-62 in Game Four of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs semifinals to win the series three games to one at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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My 5 Favorite and 5 Least Favorite Things About the 2024 WNBA Season

New York Liberty cinching their first title. An incredible rookie class. Charter flights for players. There was a lot to celebrate in the WNBA this year. There was also a…

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Oct 21, 2024

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28 LGBTQ+ Women and Trans People Competing in the 2024 Paralympics

The 2024 Paralympics in Tokyo kick off this week, and we’ve found all the queer and trans athletes to watch — including the first trans woman to compete and the…

Natalie and Riese

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Aug 28, 2024

PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 11: Brittney Griner takes a selfie of The United States team of Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Sabrina Ionescu, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, A'Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Diana Taurasi, Jackie Young, and Alyssa Thomas as they celebrate with their gold medals after the Women's Basketball Medal Games at the Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 11th, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

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55 LGBTQ+ Women Athletes Won Medals In the 2024 Paris Olympics

Over out LGBTQ+ women won medals in the 2024 Olympics — we ran, we hooped, we kicked, we swam, we rowed, we rugbied, we boxed, we fenced, we cycled, we…

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Aug 12, 2024

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - JULY 31: Lea Schueller #7 of Team Germany runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Kabange Mupopo #9 of Team Zambia during the Women's group B match between Zambia and Germany during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on July 31, 2024 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) // Australia's forward #02 Michelle Heyman celebrates her team's victory after the women's group B football match between Australia and Zambia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Nice Stadium in Nice on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images) // LYON, FRANCE - JULY 28: Leicy Santos of Colombia runs with the ball during the Women's Football Group A match between New Zealand and Colombia during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Lyon on July 28, 2024 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

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Can We Take a Minute To Agree That the Olympics’ Women’s Football Gays Are Playing So Amazing

We’re one week into the Olympic Games in Paris and it’s time to get deep into the state of the women’s football tournament. Also: How many medals the gays have…

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Aug 1, 2024

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All 150+ Gay Women and Trans Athletes Competing In the 2024 Paris Olympics

There are over 150 gay, lesbian and bisexual women and trans people competing in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Let’s meet them!

Natalie and Riese

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Jul 26, 2024

Every Gay Basketball Player Competing in the Paris Olympics

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Here’s All 17 Gay Women’s Basketball Players Going to the 2024 Paris Olympics

The United States’ women’s national basketball team has more gay players on it than any other U.S. sports team — here’s who all’s gay there and in the 2024 Paris Olympics…

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Jul 26, 2024

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All 45 Gay Women’s Soccer Players Competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Women’s Football is, as usual, the Olympics’ gayest sport. Who are the gay and non-binary athletes playing Women’s Soccer in Paris and who are they dating?

Natalie

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Jul 25, 2024

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Boob(s On Your )Tube: ‘All American’ Ends With Spencer and Coop, Just As It Began

In the two-part ‘All-American’ finale, Coop is pushed to believe in herself and her future, but her relationships remain sidelined. Also; news about Bel-Air, Criminal Minds: Evolution and 90 Day…

Natalie and Riese

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Jul 19, 2024

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Boob(s On Your )Tube: ‘The Chi’s Thanksgiving Finale Underwhelms But Sticks The Landing

‘The Chi’s rainbow coalition gets the short shrift in its finale episode, Coop and Patience are making big moves in All-American, and Criminal Minds continues to be stressful.

Natalie and Valerie Anne

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Jun 28, 2024

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Boob(s on Your) Tube: In ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Finale, Luckily Nobody’s Girlfriend Or Boyfriend Is Bloody Rose

Pretty Little Liars: Summer School wraps up with a big reveal and an affirmation of Ash as a perfect boyfriend beyond suspicion and Fatima returns to The Chi for its…

Natalie and Valerie Anne

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Jun 21, 2024

Bridgerton sapphic - Francesca meets Michaela and can't remember her name

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Should Bridgerton’s Sapphic Couple Be the Focus of Next Season?

The moment we’ve been waiting for since our first visit to 19th Century Regency London has finally arrived: Bridgerton has gotten gay.

Natalie

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Jun 21, 2024

Power of the Dream documentary: five WNBA players link arms wearing shirts that say ARREST THE COPS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR

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New Documentary ‘Power of the Dream’ Is a Reminder of the WNBA’s Core Values

It’s important for new and old fans of the WNBA to understand that while this league has 144 of the best women and nonbinary basketball players in the world, it’s…

Nic and Natalie

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Jun 18, 2024

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