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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

According to GLAAD, Social Media Companies Are Failing LGBTQ+ People

GLAAD released its 2022 Social Media Safety Index report, and all major social media networks – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube – earned below a 50% score out of…

Katie —

Jul 13, 2022

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link roundup

A lonely queer person in a button down and black suspenders, with slicked back blonde hair, looks on longingly in a black and white photo.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: What to Do When You Get the ‘I’m Not Gay Enough’ Blues

“Raven’s Home” made history with the Disney Channel’s first trans character, the WNBA All Stars said “We are not going to stop until everyone understands how serious this really is,”…

Carmen Phillips —

Jul 12, 2022

pop culture fix

How Gay Is It? A Handy Visual Guide For Straights

Straight actors keep describing their projects as “very gay,” when they are, in fact, not! And so I have made a handy chart to help straights answer the question: How…

Heather Hogan —

Jul 12, 2022

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Anne Lister and Ann Walker in period costumes against a red background

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: “Gentleman Jack” Is Cancelled, Music Is No Longer Jaunty

Plus, first looks of Rosie O’Donnell in A League of Their Own, Florence Pugh freeing the nipple and taking down the patriarchy, a new Harley Quinn trailer, and more!

Valerie Anne —

Jul 11, 2022

brittney griner

politics + activism

Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russia, We Hold Our Breath for What Comes Next

End this nightmare. Bring BG home.

Carmen Phillips —

Jul 7, 2022

link roundup

pop culture fix

Valkyrie licks a green dagger in Thor: Love and Thunder

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: “Thor: Love and Thunder” Says No Girlfriend For Valkyrie AGAIN

A new a first-generation Muslim-American character on grown-ish, Emma Corrin on their sexual and gender fluidity, and Jasmin Savoy’s very gay new music video!

Heather Hogan —

Jul 6, 2022

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brittney griner

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Brittney Griner Writes to Joe Biden, ‘I’m Terrified I Might Be Here Forever’

As many updates about Brittney Griner that I could fit in one link roundup.

Carmen Phillips —

Jul 5, 2022

link roundup

pop culture fix

Three characters played by Ashly Burch: Rachel from Mythic Quest, Aloy from Horizon, and Chloe from Life Is Strange

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Every Queer Nerd’s Favorite Nerd, Ashly Burch, Is Pansexual!

Cynthia Erivo reconfirms her queerness, another sweet tearjerker from Brandi Carlile, Hayley Kiyoko is making the reality show of her dreams, and more!

Heather Hogan —

Jul 4, 2022

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

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