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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

Taking our time breaking down Sally Yates’ report on abuse in the NWSL, Brittney Griner has an appeal date in…

Carmen Phillips

Oct 4, 2022

A group of protestors stand outside R. Kelly's hearing, a black woman speaks into a microphone as another black woman holds a sign that says "Ariel and Jocelyn, two of R Kelly's victims, with hearts around them"

NEWS

On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different…

danijanae

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Oct 8, 2021

A memorial assembled for children found at Kamloops Residental School, featuring flowers, stuffed animals and children's toys, as well as signs that read REST IN PEACE KAMLOOPS and EVERY CHILD MATTERS

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of…

the team

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Jun 18, 2021

A woman in professional dress looks unsettled while wearing a disposable paper mask over her nose and mouth.

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing…

the team

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May 28, 2021

NEWS

Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

Wow the new L Word reboot is really taking things to the next level!!!!

Stef

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Aug 25, 2019

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different for everyone.

danijanae —

Oct 8, 2021

news

Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of residential schools in Canada against Indigenous people, many major decisions from the US Supreme Court,…

the team —

Jun 18, 2021

news

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing failures of America’s criminal justice system one year after George Floyd’s murder, the latest round…

the team —

May 28, 2021

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society + culture

Sunday Funday Made A Double-Womb Gayby

Let’s wrap up the week with SCIENCE, a transmasc photo gallery, art by undocumented queers, Jupiter said trans rights!, and so much more!

Ro White —

Dec 8, 2019

link roundup

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: DC’s Gays Are Geared Up for Crisis on Infinite Earths

Lena Waithe’s Twenties trailer is here, more Generation Q news than you can honestly probably use, Laura Dern on The Puppy Episode, and Ryan Murphy’s Netflix adaptation of The Prom…

Heather Hogan —

Dec 4, 2019

2020 election

2020 presidential campaign

politics + activism

Take Autostraddle’s Politics Survey: We Want Your Queer Opinions

What are the political issues in the US you are most concerned about? What are your priorities for securing LGBTQ+ rights? And if it were up to you, dear reader…

himani —

Dec 3, 2019

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday is Celebrating Goth Lesbian Love and Babies

Happy Sunday! We’ve almost made it 525,600 minutes into the year, Billy Dee Williams is gender fluid, Senegalese folklore is on Netflix, a GSC is raising money for their students,…

Ari —

Dec 1, 2019

batwoman

link roundup

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Batwoman and Supergirl Crossovering, T-O-U-C-H-I-N-G

Viola Davis ships Tegan and Annalise too, Olaf weighs in on Elsa’s sexuality, Lena Waithe is still hustling harder than anyone in Hollywood, a sneak peek at Stef and Lena…

Heather Hogan —

Nov 27, 2019

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link roundup

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Online Boundaries! Get Some!

Queer women in crime fiction, a queer take on “A Different World”, YouTube, online boundaries, and more!

Laneia —

Nov 25, 2019

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday Would Rather Not Choose Between Lena Waithe and Young M.A

Happy Sunday, we’ve got chihuahuas, Cincinnati, King Princess, astrology queers and more!!

Ari —

Nov 24, 2019

2020 presidential campaign

debates

politics + activism

Democratic Debate #5 Recap: It’s Kamala Harris and Cory Booker’s Time to Shine

In most primary campaigns, staffers and consultants tell candidates not to do what Kamala Harris did last night — but I think she edged out Cory Booker for winner of…

Natalie —

Nov 21, 2019

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reality tv

New Reality Show ‘You Hauled’ Puts Single Lesbians Together in One Mansion, What Could Go Wrong?

A new lesbian dating show called You Hauled, a queer romcom called The Wedding Banquet, Janelle Monáe's graphic novel, and more queer news for you!

Valerie Anne

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lady gaga

pop culture fix

Lady Gaga Is Fly and Bi As the Host of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Lady Gaga sings her heart out on SNL, The Last of Us drops a trailer, The Wiggles said “gay rights” and more queer news for you.

Valerie Anne —

Mar 10, 2025

One Thing the Far-Right Loves Despite Their Desire for a “Free” Country? A Snitch

Moms of Liberty and the Trump Administration have teamed up for a new website where people can anonymously snitch on their children’s teachers or fellow educators and co-workers at publicly…

Stef Rubino —

Mar 4, 2025

chappell roan

pop culture fix

Queer Icons Chappell Roan and Elton John Sang a Duet of ‘Pink Pony Club’ and It Was So Very Gay

Chappell Roan duetting with Elton John, Cynthia Erivo and Rebecca Black release new music, Reneé Rapp being coy about HER new music, Natalie Morales’ latest movie, and more!

Valerie Anne —

Mar 3, 2025

the oscars

Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, and All the Best Queer Parts of the 2025 Oscars Ceremony

And can we talk about Paul Tazewell, first Black Queer man to win an Oscar for costume design?

Christina Tucker —

Mar 3, 2025

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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

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Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

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Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

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