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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 Will Join Your Bechdel Brigade

Totally gay companies, a totally gay District Attorney, a bunch of totally gay policies at the state level, some totally gay women in theater, and also some good news about…

Carmen —

Jan 8, 2017

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

Donald Trump’s Cabinet Nominations, Ranked By Terror They Inspire In My Heart

[UPDATE: This post will continue to update as new appointments are made.] Here’s an in-depth explainer of Trump’s cabinet picks so far, people who range from “wolf in sheep’s clothing”…

Riese —

Jan 6, 2017

bathroom bills

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills Get A Makeover into “Privacy Acts,” Take Hold in These Six States

With just a few days into the new year, lawmakers in Alabama, Missouri, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas and Washington have introduced new bathroom bills they’re calling “privacy acts” and ensuring…

Yvonne —

Jan 6, 2017

#showerbeer

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society + culture

Also.Also.Also: The Lesbian Couple Who Brought You Home Ec and Other Stories You Shan’t Miss

Shower beer, a tiny letter I think you’ll like, this doula drama, tarot decks, do you want to see a bunch of queer kitchens?, identity politics amen, and so much…

Laneia —

Jan 5, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

Black Trans Woman Mesha Caldwell Is The First Trans Person Murdered in 2017

Five days into the new year, as the GOP ramps up its trans-scapegoating rhetoric and legislation around the country, we once again begin counting the trans women’s lives taken by…

Heather Hogan —

Jan 5, 2017

pop culture fix

regular

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Ruth Negga and Natalie Portman Almost Make Out On The Cover Of “W” For Some Reason

Also Ruby Tandoh’s book is out in the U.S., Ben Affleck’s first short film had a HILARIOUS name/premise, everybody’s getting in on Stef’s Kristen Stewart beat and more!

Heather Hogan —

Jan 4, 2017

be the change

donald trump

young Black woman shouting into a megaphone

politics + activism

Be the Change: 5 Tips for Queer Activists Charging Into 2017

If taking action against Trump’s presidency is part of your 2017 resolutions/game plan, consider these tips!

KaeLyn —

Jan 2, 2017

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday is Going to Fort Lauderdale, As Gay Dames So Often Do

Some woke carols you should still know all the words to, a new ad campaign featuring trans models in Fort Lauderdale, good news for LGBTQ youth in Maine, a rabbi…

Carmen —

Jan 1, 2017

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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

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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