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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 and Keira Knightley Want a Lesbian “Bend It Like Beckham” Sequel

Plus: Adorable lions and cows and misandry! And: Good equality news from India and Romania!

Ari —

Sep 30, 2018

link roundup

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Tessa Thompson Will Star in “Avengers 4,” According to Social Media Sleuths

Plus: Mel and Sue are getting their own TV show (they’re assassins!), the Charmed trailer is here, Kate McKinnon has joined the Fox News sex scandal movie, Lena Waithe’s new…

Heather Hogan —

Sep 26, 2018

criminal justice reform

prison-industrial complex

politics + activism

15 Years Later, Has PREA Protected LGBTQ Prisoners Against Sexual Assault?

A disproportionate number of prisoners identify as LGBTQI. On the 15th anniversary of the Prison Rape Elimination Act, we look at what the bill has done to protect them —…

Sydney —

Sep 24, 2018

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is a Girl Picking Another Girl At “The Bachelor: Vietnam” Rose Ceremony

One contestant professes her love for another contestant on The Bachelor Vietnam, art from the 70s, horny pop, non-binary ID markers, and more. Happy Sunday!

Ari —

Sep 23, 2018

muppets

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: The Gay Bert and Ernie Story Is Missing the Point of the Interview That Started It and Other Illuminating Journeys

A closer look at the Bert & Ernie kerfuffle, Cher’s incredibly queer new music video, Amandla Stenberg covers Seventeen Magazine, Alyson Stoner talks to Into about her sexuality, Desiree Akhavan’s…

Riese —

Sep 19, 2018

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Bewitched, (un)Bothered, and Bewildered

All about Ellen, an opportunity to hear the shofar in the new year, a bewitching new show (that’s gay), and cute wildlife photography to give you a break from the…

Ari —

Sep 16, 2018

2018 election

cynthia nixon

politics + activism

We Would Like to Endorse Cynthia Nixon, a Very Qualified Queer

We like Cynthia Nixon for the job of New York governor and we think you will too.

A.E. Osworth —

Sep 11, 2018

link roundup

regular

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Celebrating Samira Wiley’s First Emmy Award Win!

Plus: Queer kids books, drag queen story hour, better laws for LGBTQ elders, queer designers at New York Fashion week, and more!

Ari —

Sep 9, 2018

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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

pop culture fix

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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

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

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